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The variable `wgContentTranslationPublishRequirements` should define the user rights which users would have permission to save the translated articles directly to main namespace (i.e., in Wikipedia to article namespace). Setting is defined in [[ https://github.com/wikimedia/operations-mediawiki-config/blob/master/wmf-config/InitialiseSettings.php#L8323 | InitialiseSettings.php ]] For example, in Finnish Wikipedia we added the requirement for autoreview on Jun 8, 2023 (see phab T337412). However, there are still continuous hits in the [[ https://fi.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Toiminnot:Väärinkäyttöloki&wpSearchFilter=180 | abusefilter log ]] from new users who are trying to save pages to article namespace. We [[ https://fi.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Kahvihuone_(tekniikka)#Tuoreen_käyttäjän_käännöksiä_päänimiavaruuteen | noticed ]] this as there were also translations from mobile users without the autoreview right which didn't match the abusefilter rule and were saved to article namespace. (see [[ https://quarry.wmcloud.org/query/94346 | quarry 94346 ]]) Similarly, in English Wikipedia there are hits to [[ https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:AbuseLog&wpSearchFilter=782 | abusefilter ]].

The variable `wgContentTranslationPublishRequirements` should define the user rights which users would have permission to save the translated articles directly to main namespace (i.e., in Wikipedia to article namespace). Setting is defined in [[ https://github.com/wikimedia/operations-mediawiki-config/blob/master/wmf-config/InitialiseSettings.php#L8323 | InitialiseSettings.php ]] For example, in Finnish Wikipedia we added the requirement for autoreview on Jun 8, 2023 (see phab T337412). However, there are still continuous hits in the [[ https://fi.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Toiminnot:Väärinkäyttöloki&wpSearchFilter=180 | abusefilter log ]] from new users who are trying to save pages to article namespace. We [[ https://fi.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Kahvihuone_(tekniikka)#Tuoreen_käyttäjän_käännöksiä_päänimiavaruuteen | noticed ]] this as there were also translations from mobile users without the autoreview right which didn't match the abusefilter rule and were saved to article namespace. (see [[ https://quarry.wmcloud.org/query/94346 | quarry 94346 ]]) Similarly, in English Wikipedia there are hits to [[ https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:AbuseLog&wpSearchFilter=782 | abusefilter ]]. == Design Details == === Stage 1: Initial Warning (Translation Start) === When users begin a translation, they will see an informative message that: * Appears immediately when translation begins * Explains the publishing restrictions upfront * Provides a "Learn more" option for detailed information * Can be dismissed via a close icon (X) * Is non-blocking - allows users to continue translating === Stage 2: Publishing Error (At Publish Attempt) === When restricted users attempt to publish: * We utilize the existing review and error panel infrastructure (implemented in T260134) * **This publishing restriction error takes precedence over all other error messages** ** Shown as the first error (1/n) when multiple issues exist ** Users must acknowledge this restriction before seeing any other validation errors * The error message reinforces why publication is restricted * Provides clear alternatives: ** **"Save as draft"** - Saves the article to user namespace by: *** Automatically prefixing the article title with the username *** Publishing to user's personal namespace instead of main namespace ** **"Learn more"** - Links to the wiki's Content Translation help page (e.g., [[Wikipedia:Content_translation_tool]] on English Wikipedia)

The variable `wgContentTranslationPublishRequirements` should define the user rights which users would have permission to save the translated articles directly to main namespace (i.e., in Wikipedia to article namespace). Setting is defined in [[ https://github.com/wikimedia/operations-mediawiki-config/blob/master/wmf-config/InitialiseSettings.php#L8323 | InitialiseSettings.php ]] For example, in Finnish Wikipedia we added the requirement for autoreview on Jun 8, 2023 (see phab T337412). However, there are still continuous hits in the [[ https://fi.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Toiminnot:Väärinkäyttöloki&wpSearchFilter=180 | abusefilter log ]] from new users who are trying to save pages to article namespace. We [[ https://fi.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Kahvihuone_(tekniikka)#Tuoreen_käyttäjän_käännöksiä_päänimiavaruuteen | noticed ]] this as there were also translations from mobile users without the autoreview right which didn't match the abusefilter rule and were saved to article namespace. (see [[ https://quarry.wmcloud.org/query/94346 | quarry 94346 ]]) Similarly, in English Wikipedia there are hits to [[ https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:AbuseLog&wpSearchFilter=782 | abusefilter ]]. == Design Details == === Stage 1: Initial Warning (Translation Start) === When users begin a translation, they will see an informative message that: * Appears immediately when translation begins * Explains the publishing restrictions upfront * Provides a "Learn more" option for detailed information * Can be dismissed via a close icon (X) * Is non-blocking - allows users to continue translating === Stage 2: Publishing Error (At Publish Attempt) === When restricted users attempt to publish: * We utilize the existing review and error panel infrastructure (implemented in T260134) * **This publishing restriction error takes precedence over all other error messages** ** Shown as the first error (1/n) when multiple issues exist ** Users must acknowledge this restriction before seeing any other validation errors * The error message reinforces why publication is restricted * Provides clear alternatives: ** **"Save as draft"** - Saves the article to user namespace by: *** Automatically prefixing the article title with the username *** Publishing to user's personal namespace instead of main namespace ** **"Learn more"** - Links to the wiki's Content Translation help page (e.g., [[Wikipedia:Content_translation_tool]] on English Wikipedia)