Mojira Archive
MCL-23707

Split infinitive in Community Standards string creates ambiguity

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.

Fixed

Kyle Cuthbert

2023-08-30, 11:48 AM

2023-10-17, 10:49 PM

2023-10-17, 10:49 PM

2

4

Confirmed

1104389

grammar, text

2.7.12 (Win 10/11), 2.8.2 (Win 10/11)

2.11.24 (Win 10/11), 2.11.24 (Linux), 2.11.24 (Mac), 2.11.24 (Legacy Windows)