[Suggestion]Allow to write posts on any language in main areas of the forum

[andreszs]

andreszs last edited by leocg

I was astonished to find that your staff has simply blocked a topic because the user asked a question in spanish about adding search engines into his Opera browser.

As of 2024, translation services are implemented into most browsers, except those that lag behind. Instead of simply locking/erasing topics, why not start working on innovative ways to workaround the language barrier, instead of enforcing it with extremist methods?

Eg:

• The Opera browser user could right click selected text and show an option "Translate to [user's OS language name]"
• Detect that portions of the page are in a language other than English and show a small top bar "Translate contents in [detected language] to [user's OS language] - Close". Include an option «Never on this page», in case the user is multilingual and is using a dictionary or language learning website.
• Auto-highlight in light yellow posts or blocks of text in languages other than English (for pages in English) or user's language and show a small button "Translate" to translate it to the user's OS/browser language.
• Move posts to the dedicated language forum rather than locking topics with an english message. With your current policy, the user is guaranteed never to return here.

As a senior PHP developer, these are just the options I can think of while composing this post in my coffee break. Surely your developers could come up with much better ideas to overcome the language barrier in a more efficient way than implementing language-specific forums and locking posts without further ado.

Also, these are the Opera forums for Opera users, so concentrate in what Opera browser can do to improve this, and ignore the features from other browsers like Edge - if they can or cannot auto-translate posts in foreign languages, that is their problem, not yours.

If you want to promote Opera Aria AI, why not start by using it to improve your own services and applications?

[abuislam]

abuislam Banned @andreszs last edited by

It's unfortunate to hear about the topic being blocked due to a language barrier. Your suggestions for leveraging browser capabilities to translate content or move posts to dedicated language forums are practical solutions. Encouraging the use of Opera's features, like Opera Aria AI, within the browser ecosystem is a great idea. Let's focus on making forums more inclusive and user-friendly.

[Sarah-Peter-Smith]

Sarah-Peter-Smith @andreszs last edited by

@andreszs said in [Suggestion]Allow to write posts on any language in main areas of the forum:

I was astonished to find that your staff has simply blocked a topic because the user asked a question in spanish about adding search engines into his Opera browser.
As of 2024, translation services are implemented into most browsers, except those that lag behind. Instead of simply locking/erasing topics, why not start working on innovative ways to workaround the language barrier, instead of enforcing it with extremist methods?
Eg:

The Opera browser user could right click selected text and show an option "Translate to [user's OS language name]"
Detect that portions of the page are in a language other than English and show a small top bar "Translate contents in [detected language] to [user's OS language] - Close". Include an option «Never on this page», in case the user is multilingual and is using a dictionary or language learning website.
Auto-highlight in light yellow posts or blocks of text in languages other than English (for pages in English) or user's language and show a small button "Translate" to translate it to the user's OS/browser language.
Move posts to the dedicated language forum rather than locking topics with an english message. With your current policy, the user is guaranteed never to return here.

As a senior PHP developer, these are just the options I can think of while composing this post in my coffee break. Surely your developers could come up with much better ideas to overcome the language barrier in a more efficient way than implementing language-specific forums and locking posts without further ado.
Also, these are the Opera forums for Opera users, so concentrate in what Opera browser can do to improve this, and ignore the features from other browsers like Edge - if they can or cannot auto-translate posts in foreign languages, that is their problem, not yours.
If you want to promote Opera Aria AI, why not start by using it to improve your own services and applications?

I understand your frustration regarding the topic block. Implementing features like right-click translation or auto-highlighting could indeed enhance user experience without resorting to locking topics. Moving posts to dedicated language forums rather than blocking them outright could also foster inclusivity. As a senior PHP developer, your suggestions for leveraging technology like Opera Aria AI to improve service and application functionalities are valuable for enhancing user interaction within the Opera community.

[Jennifer-Waltz]

Jennifer-Waltz last edited by

The suggestion to allow posts in any language on forums, particularly for a global product like Opera, raises a valid point. With modern browsers offering built-in translation services, there's a compelling case for embracing multilingual content rather than restricting it. Here are some solutions:

Implement In-Browser Translation: Most browsers, including Chrome and Edge, already offer right-click translation options. Opera could integrate a similar feature, allowing users to translate posts on the forum without relying on third-party services.

Automatic Language Detection: Opera could detect when a post is written in a language different from the forum's default and offer a translation option at the top of the page, as seen in other browsers. This would provide a seamless experience for non-English speakers.

Highlighting and Auto-Translate Options: Highlighting non-English posts in a subtle color and providing an immediate "Translate" button would allow users to access content without manually copying and pasting text into translation tools.

Redirecting Instead of Locking: Instead of locking posts, the forum could automatically move them to a language-specific section or provide a translation so that the conversation can continue without barriers. This ensures users feel included and are more likely to engage.

Incorporating these features would not only make the forum more accessible but also align with Opera's innovation-focused identity. Promoting Opera Aria AI for translation could be a strong value-add to this approach, showing practical application within the browser's own ecosystem.

Addressing the language barrier with tools like these would encourage a more inclusive and user-friendly environment, ensuring that non-English-speaking users remain engaged and supported.