Reported by @codenamenoreste at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Edit_filter_noticeboard#Update_regarding_the_temporary_account_option_in_GlobalPreferences_and_protected_filters
Steps to replicate the issue (include links if applicable):
- Be an edit filter helper or edit filter manager
- In Special:GlobalPreferences, make sure "Temporary account IP reveal" is unticked
- Go view a protected filter (a filter with protected variables)
What happens?:
- Vague, inaccurate error message: "You may not view details of this filter, because it uses protected variables and is hidden from public view."
What should have happened instead?:
- Precise, accurate error message: "You may not view details of this filter, because it uses protected variables and you have not enabled "Temporary account IP reveal" in your Special:GlobalPreferences"
Software version (on Special:Version page; skip for WMF-hosted wikis like Wikipedia):
Other information (browser name/version, screenshots, etc.):