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==Writing style== | ==Writing style== | ||
*Style of writing should be semi-formal, with no silly remarks or slang. | *Style of writing should be semi-formal, with no silly remarks or slang. | ||
*Initials and abbreviations should not be used in lieu of the proper name within articles. A shortened name can be acceptable however if the full name was already used in the article or section. For the original ''Super Smash Bros.'', ''Smash 64'' | *Initials and abbreviations should not be used in lieu of the proper name within articles. A shortened name can be acceptable however if the full name was already used in the article or section. For the original ''Super Smash Bros.'', ''SSB'' or ''Smash 64'' are acceptable shortened name. | ||
**Example: "[[MK]] is the best character in ''[[SSBB]]''" is never proper. | **Example: "[[MK]] is the best character in ''[[SSBB]]''" is never proper. | ||
**Example: "{{SSBB|Meta Knight}} is the best character in ''[[Brawl]]''" is proper, if the full title ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'' was already used in the article. | **Example: "{{SSBB|Meta Knight}} is the best character in ''[[Brawl]]''" is proper, if the full title ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'' was already used in the article. | ||