#Usage of third-person language in the wiki + Creation of a Manual of Style

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tropic storm
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On most wikis (notably Wikipedia), it is common practice to use third person or impersonal language in order to create a more professional-style text. However, I have noticed that this idea has not been followed on this wiki, notably regarding the image captions on the Trading page (see image attached), which contain many instances of second-person language such as "your".

As a result, I am suggesting to implement regulations for a style of language similar to that of the terms specified in Wikipedia's Manual of Style. This would allow for a unified language style throughout the wiki (e.g. no mix of British/American English or informal/formal language), and a better reading experience overall.

This Manual of Style (MoS or MOS) is the style manual for all English Wikipedia articles (though provisions related to accessibility apply across the entire project, not just to articles). This primary page is supported by further detail pages, which are cross-referenced here and listed at Wikipedia:Manual of Style/Contents. If any contradiction...

native pawn
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a link to the wikipedia manual of style could be included in the wiki standards

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although i dont make that

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is there any other case of second person language?

faint pulsar
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yeah for the guides “Player 1” and “Player 2” or something similar could work

tropic storm
native pawn
# tropic storm would be nice if we could just outright create one (doesn't need to be really lo...

This Simplified Manual of Style is an overview of commonly used style guidelines taken from the Wikipedia Manual of Style and its subpages (together called the MoS). When a MoS guideline offers a choice of styles, choose one and use it consistently throughout an article, and do not unreasonably alter a choice that has already been made. The MoS ...

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although the main issues are second person language and excessive bolding

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