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· Föderation GL Di 04.02.2025 23:24:00 It is not easy to accidently turn on Translate in Mastodon. You have to go a layer deep in settings, to set your posting language to the language your mastodon app uses. It doesn't say it's to turn on "offering to translate" - click here. It doesn't announce you turned on translate for your readers, your posts. Mastodon should have an obvious button, "TURN ON Translate" or some such, in a platonic way. |
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Föderation EN Mi 05.02.2025 00:02:49 @kevinrns really sorry mate but I have no idea what you're talking about |
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Föderation EN Mi 05.02.2025 00:07:52 I am offering coders of Mastodon insight into why I have to explain how to turn on translate so often. Your post doesn't offer "Translate" at the bottom of your post, likely because the option was never obvious. Instead of telling you how to go into settings and set posts to the language of your app, I'm trying to get #Mastodon #coders to simplify and highlight the feature. |
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Föderation EN Mi 05.02.2025 00:14:36 @kevinrns AFAIK my post not offering a Translate option isn't in my control, right? I usually just copy the text and paste into whatever translator I use though |
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Föderation EN Mi 05.02.2025 00:42:08 Mastodon Browser version instructions. 1 - Go to Preferences. "Translate" will now appear on the bottom of your posts for your readers. You might not see it on your posts, IDK. You MUST save changes at top of page. #Mastodon coders should make this simple and obvious. Promoted. Medien: 1 |
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Föderation EN Mi 05.02.2025 00:45:43 @kevinrns yeah I did that when I set my account up, all my posts are set to Galizan, account set to Galizan, definitely not my fault if the translator isn't working, you could've said "hey my translator isn't working, could you help me understand?" but you chose to think I did something wrong |
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Föderation EN Mi 05.02.2025 00:50:02 No, I do not think you have done something wrong. Your instance "mastodon.gal" -- may not have turned on the translate APIs in their install of Mastodon, for example. @FediTips is a wonderful account, they may be able to explain how better than I. Good luck on reaching more readers. 👍 |
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Föderation EN Mi 05.02.2025 01:05:23 @kevinrns I honestly have no interest in reaching more readers but thanks |
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Föderation EN Mi 05.02.2025 15:22:23 If your server offers translation features, there will be a "translate" button at the bottom of posts in other languages. However, the translate feature depends on people choosing their own posting language correctly. Also, your admin has to pay for the translation service as it depends on a third party service, so some of them may have it switched off. Ask your server's admin if you're not sure. |
