Translating:StatusNet/Terms

Notes on some specialized terms...


 * notice
 * (noun)
 * Generally 'notice' should be used for status updates that are sent into the public stream. Terms such as "tweet" or "dent" are service-specific and should usually be avoided in the software.


 * message
 * In contrast to a 'notice', a 'message' is a private communication between two people. Direct messages do not appear in public notice streams.


 * block
 * (to block; blocking a user; Bob is / has been blocked)
 * Action available to all... When you block someone, they are unsubscribed from you, and you will no longer see any @-replies from them


 * unblock
 * Reverse action of blocking.


 * silence
 * (to silence; silencing a user; Bob is / has been silenced)
 * Administrative action used against abusive accounts. When you silence someone, they are no longer able to post.


 * unsilence
 * Reverse action of silencing.


 * sandbox
 * (to sandbox; sandboxing a user; Bob is / has been sandboxed)
 * Administrative action used against abusive accounts. Someone who is sandboxed can post, but their posts will not appear on the public timeline.


 * unsandbox
 * Reverse action of sandboxing.


 * Welcome to %$1, @%$2!
 * Some people have translated this like "message to on ". It's meant as a welcome, coming from a welcome account. Also, the "@" makes the username a link, so other people can click through to see the welcome. It also makes sure the message is "directed" to the new user.