Improve multiple strings in en-US locale

options/locale/locale_en-US.ini

@@ -170,7 +170,7 @@ string.desc = Z - A
 
 [error]
 occurred = An error occurred
-report_message = If you are sure this is a Gitea bug, please search for issues on <a href="https://github.com/go-gitea/gitea/issues" target="_blank">GitHub</a> or open a new issue if necessary.
+report_message = If you believe that this is a Gitea bug, please search for issues on <a href="%[1]s" target="_blank">GitHub</a> or open a new issue if necessary.
 missing_csrf = Bad Request: no CSRF token present
 invalid_csrf = Bad Request: invalid CSRF token
 not_found = The target couldn't be found.
@@ -360,7 +360,7 @@ remember_me = Remember This Device
 forgot_password_title= Forgot Password
 forgot_password = Forgot password?
 sign_up_now = Need an account? Register now.
-sign_up_successful = Account was successfully created.
+sign_up_successful = Account was successfully created. Welcome!
 confirmation_mail_sent_prompt = A new confirmation email has been sent to <b>%s</b>. Please check your inbox within the next %s to complete the registration process.
 must_change_password = Update your password
 allow_password_change = Require user to change password (recommended)
@@ -622,11 +622,11 @@ delete = Delete Account
 twofa = Two-Factor Authentication
 account_link = Linked Accounts
 organization = Organizations
-uid = Uid
+uid = UID
 webauthn = Security Keys
 
 public_profile = Public Profile
-biography_placeholder = Tell us a little bit about yourself
+biography_placeholder = Tell us a little bit about yourself! (You can use Markdown)
 profile_desc = Your email address will be used for notifications and other operations.
 password_username_disabled = Non-local users are not allowed to change their username. Please contact your site administrator for more details.
 full_name = Full Name
@@ -691,7 +691,7 @@ emails = Email Addresses
 manage_emails = Manage Email Addresses
 manage_themes = Select default theme
 manage_openid = Manage OpenID Addresses
-email_desc = Your primary email address will be used for notifications and other operations.
+email_desc = Your primary email address will be used for notifications and Git operations made using the web interface.
 theme_desc = This will be your default theme across the site.
 primary = Primary
 activated = Activated
@@ -797,9 +797,9 @@ ssh_disabled = SSH Disabled
 ssh_signonly = SSH is currently disabled so these keys are only used for commit signature verification.
 ssh_externally_managed = This SSH key is externally managed for this user
 manage_social = Manage Associated Social Accounts
-social_desc = These social accounts are linked to your Gitea account. Make sure you recognize all of them as they can be used to sign in to your Gitea account.
+social_desc = These social accounts can be used to sign in to your account. Make sure you recognize all of them.
 unbind = Unlink
-unbind_success = The social account has been unlinked from your Gitea account.
+unbind_success = The social account has been removed successfully.
 
 manage_access_token = Manage Access Tokens
 generate_new_token = Generate New Token
@@ -833,8 +833,8 @@ remove_oauth2_application_desc = Removing an OAuth2 application will revoke acce
 remove_oauth2_application_success = The application has been deleted.
 create_oauth2_application = Create a new OAuth2 Application
 create_oauth2_application_button = Create Application
-create_oauth2_application_success = You've successfully created a new OAuth2 application.
-update_oauth2_application_success = You've successfully updated the OAuth2 application.
+create_oauth2_application_success = You have successfully created a new OAuth2 application.
+update_oauth2_application_success = You have successfully updated the OAuth2 application.
 oauth2_application_name = Application Name
 oauth2_confidential_client = Confidential Client. Select for apps that keep the secret confidential, such as web apps. Do not select for native apps including desktop and mobile apps.
 oauth2_redirect_uris = Redirect URIs. Please use a new line for every URI.
@@ -849,18 +849,18 @@ oauth2_application_create_description = OAuth2 applications gives your third-par
 oauth2_application_remove_description = Removing an OAuth2 application will prevent it to access authorized user accounts on this instance. Continue?
 
 authorized_oauth2_applications = Authorized OAuth2 Applications
-authorized_oauth2_applications_description = You've granted access to your personal Gitea account to these third party applications. Please revoke access for applications no longer needed.
+authorized_oauth2_applications_description = You have granted access to your personal Gitea account to these third party applications. Please revoke access for applications you no longer need.
 revoke_key = Revoke
 revoke_oauth2_grant = Revoke Access
 revoke_oauth2_grant_description = Revoking access for this third party application will prevent this application from accessing your data. Are you sure?
-revoke_oauth2_grant_success = You've revoked access successfully.
+revoke_oauth2_grant_success = Access revoked successfully.
 
 twofa_desc = Two-factor authentication enhances the security of your account.
 twofa_is_enrolled = Your account is currently <strong>enrolled</strong> in two-factor authentication.
 twofa_not_enrolled = Your account is not currently enrolled in two-factor authentication.
 twofa_disable = Disable Two-Factor Authentication
 twofa_scratch_token_regenerate = Regenerate Scratch Token
-twofa_scratch_token_regenerated = Your scratch token is now %s. Store it in a safe place.
+twofa_scratch_token_regenerated = Your scratch token is now %s. Store it in a safe place, it will never be shown again.
 twofa_enroll = Enroll into Two-Factor Authentication
 twofa_disable_note = You can disable two-factor authentication if needed.
 twofa_disable_desc = Disabling two-factor authentication will make your account less secure. Continue?
@@ -890,7 +890,7 @@ remove_account_link_success = The linked account has been removed.
 hooks.desc = Add webhooks which will be triggered for <strong>all repositories</strong> owned by this user.
 
 orgs_none = You are not a member of any organizations.
-repos_none = You do not own any repositories
+repos_none = You do not own any repositories.
 
 delete_account = Delete Your Account
 delete_prompt = This operation will permanently delete your user account. It <strong>CANNOT</strong> be undone.
@@ -914,7 +914,7 @@ visibility.private = Private
 visibility.private_tooltip = Visible only to organization members
 
 [repo]
-new_repo_helper = A repository contains all project files, including revision history.  Already have it elsewhere? <a href="%s">Migrate repository.</a>
+new_repo_helper = A repository contains all project files, including revision history.  Already hosting one elsewhere? <a href="%s">Migrate repository.</a>
 owner = Owner
 owner_helper = Some organizations may not show up in the dropdown due to a maximum repository count limit.
 repo_name = Repository Name
@@ -972,8 +972,8 @@ mirror_interval_invalid = The mirror interval is not valid.
 mirror_sync_on_commit = Sync when commits are pushed
 mirror_address = Clone From URL
 mirror_address_desc = Put any required credentials in the Authorization section.
-mirror_address_url_invalid = The provided url is invalid. You must escape all components of the url correctly.
-mirror_address_protocol_invalid = The provided url is invalid. Only http(s):// or git:// locations can be mirrored from.
+mirror_address_url_invalid = The provided URL is invalid. You must escape all components of the url correctly.
+mirror_address_protocol_invalid = The provided URL is invalid. Only http(s):// or git:// locations can be used for mirroring.
 mirror_lfs = Large File Storage (LFS)
 mirror_lfs_desc = Activate mirroring of LFS data.
 mirror_lfs_endpoint = LFS Endpoint
@@ -1005,8 +1005,8 @@ transfer.accept = Accept Transfer
 transfer.accept_desc =  Transfer to "%s"
 transfer.reject = Reject Transfer
 transfer.reject_desc =  Cancel transfer to "%s"
-transfer.no_permission_to_accept = You do not have permission to Accept
-transfer.no_permission_to_reject = You do not have permission to Reject
+transfer.no_permission_to_accept = You do not have permission to accept this transfer.
+transfer.no_permission_to_reject = You do not have permission to reject this transfer.
 
 desc.private = Private
 desc.public = Public
@@ -1027,8 +1027,8 @@ template.issue_labels = Issue Labels
 template.one_item = Must select at least one template item
 template.invalid = Must select a template repository
 
-archive.title = This repo is archived. You can view files and clone it, but cannot push or open issues/pull-requests.
-archive.title_date = This repository has been archived on %s. You can view files and clone it, but cannot push or open issues/pull-requests.
+archive.title = This repo is archived. You can view files and clone it, but cannot push or open issues or pull requests.
+archive.title_date = This repository has been archived on %s. You can view files and clone it, but cannot push or open issues or pull requests.
 archive.issue.nocomment = This repo is archived. You cannot comment on issues.
 archive.pull.nocomment = This repo is archived. You cannot comment on pull requests.
 
@@ -1045,7 +1045,7 @@ migrate_options_lfs = Migrate LFS files
 migrate_options_lfs_endpoint.label = LFS Endpoint
 migrate_options_lfs_endpoint.description = Migration will attempt to use your Git remote to <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="%s">determine the LFS server</a>. You can also specify a custom endpoint if the repository LFS data is stored somewhere else.
 migrate_options_lfs_endpoint.description.local = A local server path is supported too.
-migrate_options_lfs_endpoint.placeholder = Leave blank to derive from clone URL
+migrate_options_lfs_endpoint.placeholder = If left blank, the endpoint will be derived from the clone URL
 migrate_items = Migration Items
 migrate_items_wiki = Wiki
 migrate_items_milestones = Milestones
@@ -1421,7 +1421,7 @@ issues.filter_sort.moststars = Most stars
 issues.filter_sort.feweststars = Fewest stars
 issues.filter_sort.mostforks = Most forks
 issues.filter_sort.fewestforks = Fewest forks
-issues.keyword_search_unavailable = Currently searching by keyword is not available. Please contact your site administrator.
+issues.keyword_search_unavailable = Searching by keyword is currently not available. Please contact your site administrator.
 issues.action_open = Open
 issues.action_close = Close
 issues.action_label = Label
@@ -1564,7 +1564,7 @@ issues.due_date_form = "yyyy-mm-dd"
 issues.due_date_form_add = "Add due date"
 issues.due_date_form_edit = "Edit"
 issues.due_date_form_remove = "Remove"
-issues.due_date_not_writer = "You need repository write access to update an issue's due date."
+issues.due_date_not_writer = "You need write access to this repository in order to update the due date of an issue."
 issues.due_date_not_set = "No due date set."
 issues.due_date_added = "added the due date %s %s"
 issues.due_date_modified = "modified the due date from %[2]s to %[1]s %[3]s"
@@ -1700,12 +1700,12 @@ pulls.is_empty = "The changes on this branch are already on the target branch. T
 pulls.required_status_check_failed = Some required checks were not successful.
 pulls.required_status_check_missing = Some required checks are missing.
 pulls.required_status_check_administrator = As an administrator, you may still merge this pull request.
-pulls.blocked_by_approvals = "This Pull Request doesn't have enough approvals yet. %d of %d approvals granted."
-pulls.blocked_by_rejection = "This Pull Request has changes requested by an official reviewer."
-pulls.blocked_by_official_review_requests = "This Pull Request has official review requests."
-pulls.blocked_by_outdated_branch = "This Pull Request is blocked because it's outdated."
-pulls.blocked_by_changed_protected_files_1= "This Pull Request is blocked because it changes a protected file:"
-pulls.blocked_by_changed_protected_files_n= "This Pull Request is blocked because it changes protected files:"
+pulls.blocked_by_approvals = "This pull request doesn't have enough approvals yet. %d of %d approvals granted."
+pulls.blocked_by_rejection = "This pull request has changes requested by an official reviewer."
+pulls.blocked_by_official_review_requests = "This pull request has official review requests."
+pulls.blocked_by_outdated_branch = "This pull request is blocked because it's outdated."
+pulls.blocked_by_changed_protected_files_1= "This pull request is blocked because it changes a protected file:"
+pulls.blocked_by_changed_protected_files_n= "This pull request is blocked because it changes protected files:"
 pulls.can_auto_merge_desc = This pull request can be merged automatically.
 pulls.cannot_auto_merge_desc = This pull request cannot be merged automatically due to conflicts.
 pulls.cannot_auto_merge_helper = Merge manually to resolve the conflicts.
@@ -1772,7 +1772,7 @@ pulls.auto_merge_has_pending_schedule = %[1]s scheduled this pull request to aut
 
 pulls.auto_merge_cancel_schedule = Cancel auto merge
 pulls.auto_merge_not_scheduled = This pull request is not scheduled to auto merge.
-pulls.auto_merge_canceled_schedule = The auto merge was canceled for this pull request.
+pulls.auto_merge_canceled_schedule = The auto merge was cancelled for this pull request.
 
 pulls.auto_merge_newly_scheduled_comment = `scheduled this pull request to auto merge when all checks succeed %[1]s`
 pulls.auto_merge_canceled_schedule_comment = `canceled auto merging this pull request when all checks succeed %[1]s`
@@ -1788,7 +1788,7 @@ milestones.update_ago = Updated %s
 milestones.no_due_date = No due date
 milestones.open = Open
 milestones.close = Close
-milestones.new_subheader = Milestones organize issues and track progress.
+milestones.new_subheader = Milestones can help you organize issues and track their progress.
 milestones.completeness = <strong>%d%%</strong> Completed
 milestones.create = Create Milestone
 milestones.title = Title
@@ -2308,17 +2308,17 @@ settings.matrix.room_id = Room ID
 settings.matrix.message_type = Message Type
 settings.archive.button = Archive Repo
 settings.archive.header = Archive This Repo
-settings.archive.text = Archiving the repo will make it entirely read-only. It is hidden from the dashboard, cannot be committed to and no issues or pull-requests can be created.
+settings.archive.text = Archiving the repo will make it entirely read-only. It will be hidden from the dashboard. Nobody (not even you!) will be able to make new commits, or open any issues or pull requests.
 settings.archive.success = The repo was successfully archived.
 settings.archive.error = An error occurred while trying to archive the repo. See the log for more details.
 settings.archive.error_ismirror = You cannot archive a mirrored repo.
 settings.archive.branchsettings_unavailable = Branch settings are not available if the repo is archived.
 settings.archive.tagsettings_unavailable = Tag settings are not available if the repo is archived.
-settings.unarchive.button = Un-Archive Repo
-settings.unarchive.header = Un-Archive This Repo
-settings.unarchive.text = Un-Archiving the repo will restore its ability to receive commits and pushes, as well as new issues and pull-requests.
-settings.unarchive.success = The repo was successfully un-archived.
-settings.unarchive.error = An error occurred while trying to un-archive the repo. See the log for more details.
+settings.unarchive.button = Unarchive repo
+settings.unarchive.header = Unarchive this repo
+settings.unarchive.text = Unarchiving the repo will restore its ability to receive commits and pushes, as well as new issues and pull-requests.
+settings.unarchive.success = The repo was successfully unarchived.
+settings.unarchive.error = An error occurred while trying to unarchive the repo. See the log for more details.
 settings.update_avatar_success = The repository avatar has been updated.
 settings.lfs=LFS
 settings.lfs_filelist=LFS files stored in this repository
@@ -2442,7 +2442,7 @@ release.edit_release = Update Release
 release.delete_release = Delete Release
 release.delete_tag = Delete Tag
 release.deletion = Delete Release
-release.deletion_desc = Deleting a release only removes it from Gitea. Git tag, repository contents and history remain unchanged. Continue?
+release.deletion_desc = Deleting a release only removes it from Gitea. It will not affect the Git tag, the contents of your repository or its history. Continue?
 release.deletion_success = The release has been deleted.
 release.deletion_tag_desc = Will delete this tag from repository. Repository contents and history remain unchanged. Continue?
 release.deletion_tag_success = The tag has been deleted.
@@ -2463,7 +2463,7 @@ branch.already_exists = A branch named "%s" already exists.
 branch.delete_head = Delete
 branch.delete = Delete Branch "%s"
 branch.delete_html = Delete Branch
-branch.delete_desc = Deleting a branch is permanent. Although the deleted branch may exist for a short time before cleaning up, in most cases it CANNOT be undone. Continue?
+branch.delete_desc = Deleting a branch is permanent. Although the deleted branch may continue to exist for a short time before it actually gets removed, it CANNOT be undone in most cases. Continue?
 branch.deletion_success = Branch "%s" has been deleted.
 branch.deletion_failed = Failed to delete branch "%s".
 branch.delete_branch_has_new_commits = Branch "%s" cannot be deleted because new commits have been added after merging.

templates/status/500.tmpl

@@ -42,7 +42,7 @@
 				{{end}}
 				<div class="center gt-mt-5">
 					{{if or .SignedUser.IsAdmin .ShowFooterVersion}}<p>{{.locale.Tr "admin.config.app_ver"}}: {{AppVer}}</p>{{end}}
-					{{if .SignedUser.IsAdmin}}<p>{{.locale.Tr "error.report_message" | Str2html}}</p>{{end}}
+					{{if .SignedUser.IsAdmin}}<p>{{.locale.Tr "error.report_message" "https://github.com/go-gitea/gitea/issues" | Str2html}}</p>{{end}}
 				</div>
 			</div>
 		</div>