[openstreetmap/openstreetmap-website] Improve Diary text editor interface (Issue #7044)

[Ilias]

ilias52730 created an issue (openstreetmap/openstreetmap-website#7044)

The current OSM Diary editor discourages users from contributing detailed posts. The interface is outdated and lacks basic safeguards, making the writing process frustrating.

## Problems
* **No auto-save:** If a tab is accidentally closed, the page refreshes, or the browser crashes, all written text is permanently lost. This actively penalizes users who want to write in-depth posts such as mapping guides.
* **No formatting toolbar:** Adding links, images, or basic formatting requires typing manual Markdown syntax with brackets and parentheses. This creates unnecessary friction and makes the diary feel archaic, especially when compared to the smooth editor on the OSM Community forum.

## Solutions
* **Add draft auto-save:** The editor needs a basic safety net that temporarily saves the text locally as the user types. A simple page reload should never wipe out an entire draft.
* **Add a standard toolbar:** Implement a simple row of buttons above the text box for common actions like Bold, Italic, Link, and Image. Users should be able to click a button to insert a link or image without memorizing syntax.

Fixing the data loss issue and reducing the formatting friction would make the diary a much more useful and accessible tool for the community.

https://www.openstreetmap.org/diary/new

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