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+flarum-akismet:
+
+  ##
+  # UNIQUE KEYS - The following keys are used in only one location each.
+  ##
+
+  # Translations in this namespace are used by the admin interface.
+  admin:
+
+    # These translations are used in the Akismet Settings modal dialog.
+    akismet_settings:
+      api_key_label: API Key
+      title: Akismet Settings
+
+  # Translations in this namespace are used by the forum user interface.
+  forum:
+
+    # These translations are used by the frame displayed around flagged posts.
+    post:
+      akismet_flagged_text: Akismet flagged as spam
+      not_spam_button: Not Spam
+