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action=strikevote

(main | strikevote)
  • This module requires read rights.
  • This module requires write rights.
  • This module only accepts POST requests.
  • Source: SecurePoll
  • License: GPL-2.0-or-later

Allows admins to strike or unstrike a vote.

Specific parameters:
Other general parameters are available.
option

Which action to take: strike or unstrike a vote.

strike
Strike a vote (remove it from the count).
unstrike
Unstrike a vote (restore it to the count).
This parameter is required.
One of the following values: strike, unstrike
reason

The reason for striking or unstriking the vote.

This parameter is required.
voteid

The ID of the vote to be struck or unstruck.

This parameter is required.
Type: integer
token

A "csrf" token retrieved from action=query&meta=tokens

This parameter is required.
Examples:
Strike vote 1, giving the reason duplication.
[open in sandbox]
Unstrike vote 1, giving the reason mistake.
[open in sandbox]