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As this is an English-language wiki, there is the potential for disagreements regarding the use of certain versions of English. For example, the difference between American English and British English in the spelling of common words (color/colour) or the use of certain phrases not well-known in other English-speaking locations. In cases of mere spelling discrepancies, articles should be made uniform in spelling, but edits should not be made simply to change the spelling of words to reflect an editor's native spelling. However, if a phrase or term is used that is not widely-known in other parts of the English-speaking world, words or phrases that are more universally-understood should be used instead. |
As this is an English-language wiki, there is the potential for disagreements regarding the use of certain versions of English. For example, the difference between American English and British English in the spelling of common words (color/colour) or the use of certain phrases not well-known in other English-speaking locations. In cases of mere spelling discrepancies, articles should be made uniform in spelling, but edits should not be made simply to change the spelling of words to reflect an editor's native spelling. However, if a phrase or term is used that is not widely-known in other parts of the English-speaking world, words or phrases that are more universally-understood should be used instead. |
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===Terminology for Article Titles, Ride Boxes, Images ect.=== |
===Terminology for Article Titles, Ride Boxes, Images ect.=== |
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Many similar [[rides]] and [[:Category:Shops and Stalls|shops]] go with different names in various versions of RCT. These are caused by differences in British and American versions, and variations between [[RCT1]] and [[RCT2]]. |
Many similar [[ride|rides]] and [[:Category:Shops and Stalls|shops]] go with different names in various versions of RCT. These are caused by differences in British and American versions, and variations between [[RCT1]] and [[RCT2]]. |
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Major or controversial names or moves were open to community discussion and decision. After a discussion among the most active editors the issue was resolved by the following rule: |
Major or controversial names or moves were open to community discussion and decision. After a discussion among the most active editors the issue was resolved by the following rule: |
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