MediaWiki talk:Bad image list

MediaWiki:Bad image list prevents the transclusion of certain images when linked to in files, except for specified pages (i.e. [[File:Example.jpg]] would be rendered as File:Example.jpg instead of being embedded in the article if on this list).
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Description

The images and other media files listed on MediaWiki:Bad image list are prohibited by technical means from being displayed inline on pages, besides specified exceptions. Images on the list have normally been used for widespread vandalism where user blocks and page protections are impractical.

Instructions

Making requests

Requests for additions, removals, or exceptions may be made on this page. Any administrator can make changes to the list. If there is no response after a reasonable time, consider repeating a request at the Administrators' noticeboard. If the file in question has no foreseeable good faith use, consider nominating it for deletion rather than requesting its addition to this list.

Posting to the list

The format is as follows: Only bulleted list items (lines starting with "*") are considered. The first link on a line must be the link to the high-risk image. It is recommended that you use an initial colon in this link, so people can view this page without seeing all the restricted images. Any subsequent links on the same line are exceptions, i.e. articles where that image is allowed to be displayed inline. Text outside of links is ignored and can be used for comments. Piped links cannot be used. Please check the spelling of potential duplicate images before removing.

Image description page

A bot will place {{Restricted use}} on the image description page. This will advise users how to request that the image to be allowed on articles (that is, to expand the except list for it).

Removal from the list

When removing deleted images from the list, please double-check that the relevant image talk page has been deleted as well.

This page was nominated for deletion on 2006-02-16. The result of the discussion was keep.

Archives

Index

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Image of a pig's rear-end

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Found an edit which used File:Sus scrofa Złotnicka biała.jpg for vandalism: [1]. It's an image of a sow's anus and labia. –LaundryPizza03 (d c̄) 07:34, 30 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Not done as not found in that edit. KylieTastic (talk) 11:53, 30 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]
No wait, it was one of the edits to Nafa Urbach that is now RD2'd. –LaundryPizza03 (d c̄) 20:51, 30 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Protected edit request on 31 August 2025

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Of the six edits at Nafa Urbach that got RD2'd recently, which images were used and can be added to this list? –LaundryPizza03 (d c̄) 04:04, 31 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

My understanding is that images added here are used for widespread vandalism or longterm abuse, not just once or twice by a drive-by vandal — Martin (MSGJ · talk) 07:06, 2 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

I would say images of genitalia or other NSFW subjects can get added after one use, so I've added two images of penises that were used in that vandalism spree to the list. For images of more anodyne subjects, I agree with MSGJ, so I've not added the remaining images, which are of Mia Khalifa (the 2016 photo used in that article), a monkey, a pig, and a government poster advocating for the eradication of rats. * Pppery * _{it has begun...} 14:27, 8 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

But the pig image prominently features her genitalia. –LaundryPizza03 (d c̄) 05:31, 9 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

File:A male wearing fishnet underpants (cropped).jpg

Used for vandalism here. Entranced98 (talk) 23:22, 1 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Request for legitimate use of Kynodesme.jpg

I think Kynodesme.jpg is the correct photo to use on part of the Foreskin Restoration page. Requesting it be allowed for use on that page. GlowingLava (talk) 05:34, 9 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@GlowingLava

Done. HJ Mitchell | Penny for your thoughts? 08:17, 10 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Lynching of women in the United States

I am requesting that the image of the lynching of Laura Nelson - File:Lynching of Laura Nelson, May 1911.jpg - be permitted for the article on the Lynching of women in the United States. Bohemian Baltimore (talk) 08:10, 10 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@Bohemian Baltimore

Done. HJ Mitchell | Penny for your thoughts? 08:16, 10 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Addition request

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Kindly add File:Shaved Vulva with Anus and Buttocks.jpg to the list. Used for image vandalism here. randomdude121 15:32, 13 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Done * Pppery * _{it has begun...} 18:16, 20 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you, much appreciated. randomdude121 02:33, 21 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

File:Charlie Kirk shooting zoomed out 2025-09-10.webm

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@Zzuuzz, @Bishonen (or any admin that sees this) I know it's possibly wack-a-mole, but it might make sense to add File:Charlie Kirk shooting zoomed out 2025-09-10.webm as well. Like the other file already in the list, it's up for FFD but likely won't close for a few more days. —Locke Cole • t • c 06:25, 16 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Done. -- zzuuzz ^(talk) 10:42, 16 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Anti-vandalism tool with significant overlap

While it has been rarely maintained in the past few years, the page User:Lupin/badwords contains a list of images alongside potential vandalism words, and predates both this list and AbuseFilter. Some images on this list may be now deleted, relatively tame (such as old paintings) or not actively used to vandalise, but should some entries on that page that are not already on this list be added? Xeroctic (talk) 13:02, 23 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]