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Reputation:

Currently this is for the Developer user only. When a template modification references a non-existent template, XenForo displays:
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The problem:
This error message, while technically accurate, doesn't provide actionable guidance for developers, especially those new to XenForo development. The message simply states the template is "unknown" without explaining the potential causes or solutions.

Suggested improvement:
The error message should be more...

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