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  1. Minecraft Launcher
  2. MCL-23707

Split infinitive in Community Standards string creates ambiguity

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      The Bug:

      The string is unclear whether the user is intended to submit a case review or to follow the link to view the community standards, or if both can be done through the link.

      Below is a table highlighting this error. You can find information about what the current and expected string is and would be, some context regarding it, and a link to the appropriate string on Crowdin.

      Affected String:

      Before reading the table, please note the following:

      • Words colored in GREEN are correct.
      • Words colored in RED are incorrect.

       

      Current String Expected String String Context String URL on Crowdin
      This skin violates our Community Standards. Please select a different skin to join a multiplayer game. %1$sClick here%2$s to view our Community Standards or submit a case review for the skin you're trying to use. This skin violates our Community Standards. Please select a different skin to join a multiplayer game. %1$sClick here%2$s to view our Community Standards or to submit a case review for the skin you're trying to use. #: ..\logic\src\CoreError\index.tsx:467 https://crowdin.com/translate/minecraft-launcher/9420/en-enca#5359315

      Steps to Reproduce:

      • Locate the affected string as listed above in the launcher.
      • Take note as to whether or not this string is ambiguous.

      Observed Behavior:

      This string is ambiguous due to a split infinitive.

      Expected Behavior:

      This string is grammatically correct, and unambiguous as to the user's options and instructions.

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            cultist_o Kyle Cuthbert
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