History:Prefer Specific Relationship Types Proposal
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This proposal adds the following section to Advanced Relationship Style.
Prefer Specific Relationship Types
You should make a best effort to make the relationship type as specific as possible. This means that you should avoid any of the generic types, if:
- The liner or another source specifies which of the subtypes apply, or
- You can easily deduce which of the subtypes apply.
In these cases you should use the specific relationship types, and omit a relationship of the generic type. If you feel the generic type is more appropriate - for example, if the evidence provides conflicting information - then add your reasons and supporting information to the edit note and an annotation. This will help voters confirm your analysis and will make sure other editors are aware of the background when doing later edits.
This guideline applies to the following generic types:
- Arranger
- Engineer
- Engineer Position
- Performer
- Writer (proposed)
Examples (todo):
- (example liner): liner explains Engineer role
- (deduce): writer on instrumental track
- (unclear): controversial writer
