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GUEST,Prof Ethics problem Discogs Database (16) RE: Ethics problem Discogs Database 25 Jul 15


Alan: "So is it ethical to put in the correct author/composer..."

A. Off-site ethics take a backseat to Discogs style guidelines at all times. Write this on the palm of your hand.

B. NEVER alter or remove data that appears on the release. DO submit/revise submissions exactly as it appears on the release.

C. Confine observations and retrospective corrections to the "Reviews" section at the very bottom of the release page. Avoid the "Notes" if you can and NEVER in the "Track Credits."

D. Use formal (ie: Chicago Style) references in the private edit histories and expect others to validate your findings and/or correct your style.

E. Use the public "Artist Profiles" for complete biographies and links to supporting websites.

F. Put everything you edit/submit on your watchlist and watch it like a hawk.


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