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| Parameter | Description | Type | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Checked | checked | Is this manually checked?
| String | optional |
| Need help? | needhelp | Is set to a value other than "helped" if help is needed | String | optional |
Parameters
checked
Indicates edit was reviewed, and was correct
trueTrueTRUEyesYesYES
Indicates edit was reviewed, and was incorrect
failedFailedFAILED
Edit not reviewed
false, or any other value.
needhelp
Indicates help request is, or was, unanswered
Indicates help request is open
foobarbaz
Indicates help request was answered
helped
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