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{{Official style}}
{{Official style}}


This page is for small guidelines that don't need their own wiki page.
This page is for small guidelines that don’t need their own wiki page.


==Use of special characters==
==Use of special characters==
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Use of basic ASCII punctuation characters such as ' and " is allowed, but typographically-correct punctuation is preferred. The [[Classical Style Guide]] has its own rules about punctuation in titles; please follow that guideline where it applies. As always, [[Style/Principle/Artist intent|Artist intent]] overrides this guideline.
Use of basic ASCII punctuation characters such as ' and " is allowed, but typographically-correct punctuation is preferred. The [[Classical Style Guide]] has its own rules about punctuation in titles; please follow that guideline where it applies. As always, [[Style/Principle/Artist intent|Artist intent]] overrides this guideline.


=="Top something" Playlists==
==“Top something” Playlists==


Bootleg torrents that are compilations based on playlists of charts authorities (like Billboard's) should not be stored in MusicBrainz as releases. These playlists are often copyrighted by their issuers.
Bootleg torrents that are compilations based on playlists of charts authorities (like Billboard’s) should not be stored in MusicBrainz as releases. These playlists are often copyrighted by their issuers.





Revision as of 18:40, 7 July 2012

Status: This is an official style guideline.

This page is for small guidelines that don’t need their own wiki page.

Use of special characters

Use of basic ASCII punctuation characters such as ' and " is allowed, but typographically-correct punctuation is preferred. The Classical Style Guide has its own rules about punctuation in titles; please follow that guideline where it applies. As always, Artist intent overrides this guideline.

“Top something” Playlists

Bootleg torrents that are compilations based on playlists of charts authorities (like Billboard’s) should not be stored in MusicBrainz as releases. These playlists are often copyrighted by their issuers.


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