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'''But this is not true.''' Instead you should stick to this principle. |
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==The Style Principles== |
==The Style Principles== |
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* If no definite proof can be found for the correct spelling/punctuation, the '''most common version''' should be used. |
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* '''Follow the [[Style|style guidelines]].''' |
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# If 1 is not applicable, '''follow [[Strong Guideline|StrongGuideline]]s.''' |
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# If neither 1 nor 2 are applicable, '''use [[Consistent Original Data|ConsistentOriginalData]].''' |
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# If none of 1, 2 nor 3 are applicable, '''follow the [[Style Guideline|StyleGuideline]]s.''' |
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===Alternative phrasing=== |
===Alternative phrasing=== |
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This can also be explained from the bottom upwards: |
This can also be explained from the bottom upwards: |
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* (3) If, however, something is consistently labelled in a different style on official sources, then this classifies as [[Consistent Original Data|ConsistentOriginalData]] and overrules the [[Style Guideline|StyleGuideline]]s. Note that you need to provide some evidence for [[Consistent Original Data|ConsistentOriginalData]] (ideally in the [[Edit Note|EditNote]]), or your edits will most likely be voted down. |
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* (2) There are, however, some [[Strong Guideline|StrongGuideline]]s, which overrule even such consistent official style. An example is the [[Abbreviation Style|AbbreviationStyle]], which states that most abbreviations are to be spelled out. |
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* If you are still unsure how to enter something because it is labelled inconsistently on official sources, use the most common version. |
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Latest revision as of 13:02, 2 October 2011
| Status: This is an official style guideline. |
Users of MusicBrainz and the members of the Style Council put some great efforts in working out detailed style guidelines, which state how data should be formatted.
The Style Principles
If you ask yourself in what style something should be entered into MusicBrainz, the following principles apply:
- Follow Artist intent.
- If no definite proof can be found for the correct spelling/punctuation, the most common version should be used.
- Follow the style guidelines.
Alternative phrasing
This can also be explained from the bottom upwards:
- Usually you stick to the style guidelines.
- If you are still unsure how to enter something because it is labelled inconsistently on official sources, use the most common version.
- Finally there is the notion of Artist intent. If you can show that the artist intended something to be stylized a special way, then you should enter it like that into the database.
