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I propose we use hard-coded numbers for setlists and tracklisting, so that when one copies a list, they get the numbers too. This | I propose we use hard-coded numbers for setlists and tracklisting, so that when one copies a list, they get the numbers too. This is uncoventional I know, but it drives me nuts when I copy a setlist and then have to renumber it. If we do it once, it will save others from having to type in the numbers following a cut and paste. | ||
'''I'd like to see us code it like this:''' | '''I'd like to see us code it like this:''' | ||
Revision as of 06:06, 30 March 2006
Until we have a style guide, here's a link to Wikipedia's Style Guide.
Date Format
- YYYY-MM-DD format to be used, e.g. 2006-03-27 is the representation for 27 March 2006.
Song and Album Titles
- In song titles, all words should be capitalized. Use all punctuation and (parenthesis). For instance:
- (I Don't Want To Go To) Chelsea
- (The Angels Wanna Wear My) Red Shoes
- (What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love And Understanding?
- ...And In Every Home
- Dust 2...
- ...Dust
- ...This Town...
- Hurry Down Doomsday (The Bugs Are Taking Over)
- Pads, Paws & Claws
- Pony St.
- Radio Radio - note no comma is present
- Speak Darkly, My Angel
- Tear Off Your Own Head (It's A Doll Revolution)
- What's Her Name Today?
- When Did I Stop Dreaming?
- When I Was Cruel No. 2
- In album titles, all words should be capitalized. Use all punctuation, including colons and slashes. For instance:
Naming Conventions for Images
This section moved to its own page: Naming Conventions for Images
Track numbering
I propose we use hard-coded numbers for setlists and tracklisting, so that when one copies a list, they get the numbers too. This is uncoventional I know, but it drives me nuts when I copy a setlist and then have to renumber it. If we do it once, it will save others from having to type in the numbers following a cut and paste.
I'd like to see us code it like this:
01. Still[br] 02. Upon A Veil Of Midnight Blue[br] 03. Veronica[br] 04. Speak Darkly My Angel[br] 05. Almost Blue[br]
to get this:
01. Still
02. Upon A Veil Of Midnight Blue
03. Veronica
04. Speak Darkly My Angel
05. Almost Blue
instead of this:
# Still # Upon A Veil Of Midnight Blue # Veronica # Speak Darkly My Angel # Almost Blue
to get this:
- Still
- Upon A Veil Of Midnight Blue
- Veronica
- Speak Darkly My Angel
- Almost Blue
(which, when you select with a mouse, does not grab the numbers)
