[wp-trac] [WordPress Trac] #16433: Extend function to optionally include commenter name in comment_reply_link

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#16433: Extend function to optionally include commenter name in comment_reply_link
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 Reporter:  Elpie          |      Owner:
     Type:  defect (bug)   |     Status:  new
 Priority:  normal         |  Milestone:  Awaiting Review
Component:  Accessibility  |    Version:  3.0.4
 Severity:  normal         |   Keywords:
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 Screen readers recognize links and make them searchable. Unique names
 facilitate that search. Links need to have unique names that are
 descriptive and make sense when read out of context. WordPress allows
 users to set the text they want to display on the comment_reply_link but
 then this text is repeated for every comment on a post.

 WCAG Checkpoint 13.1 says: Clearly identify the target of each link.
 [Priority 2]

 For improved accessibility it is far better to have the comment_reply_link
 include the commenter name. "Reply to Tom Thumb" and ideally, include a
 title on the link that includes both the commenter name and comment
 number. Users should have the option to filter for their custom text and
 to include (or not include) the commenter name.

 At the moment, anyone who wants to present an accessible front-end cannot
 use threaded comments unless they are prepared to generate masses of the
 same, generic, unhelpful link.

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