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`$wgThanksSendToBots` should be set to `true` on Wikimedia wikis. This: * allows analytics of how many thanks each bot receives, facilitating evidence-based decisions on the relative importance of each bot and allowing prioritization of development * lets the bot operator view which task receives the most thanks, again allowing for prioritization * gives some motivation and recognition to bot operators that their work is appreciated, improving editor retention * makes the ability to thank users more consistent and across-the-board * promotes a sense of camaderie and community, and adds a bit of fun to the movement Meta RFC: https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Requests_for_comment/Allow_thanking_bots

`$wgThanksSendToBots` should be set to `true` ~~on Wikimedia wikis~~ by default in the Thanks extension. This: * allows analytics of how many thanks each bot receives, facilitating evidence-based decisions on the relative importance of each bot and allowing prioritization of development * lets the bot operator view which task receives the most thanks, again allowing for prioritization * gives some motivation and recognition to bot operators that their work is appreciated, improving editor retention * makes the ability to thank users more consistent and across-the-board * promotes a sense of camaderie and community, and adds a bit of fun to the movement Meta RFC: https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Requests_for_comment/Allow_thanking_bots

`$wgThanksSendToBots` should be set to `true` ~~on Wikimedia wikisis~~ by default in the Thanks extension. This: * allows analytics of how many thanks each bot receives, facilitating evidence-based decisions on the relative importance of each bot and allowing prioritization of development * lets the bot operator view which task receives the most thanks, again allowing for prioritization * gives some motivation and recognition to bot operators that their work is appreciated, improving editor retention * makes the ability to thank users more consistent and across-the-board * promotes a sense of camaderie and community, and adds a bit of fun to the movement Meta RFC: https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Requests_for_comment/Allow_thanking_bots