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Old Feb 6, 2010, 03:52 PM
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Default Romanizations and translations in album titles

Just a quick question to be sure.
The current policy is to avoid literal translations in titles and use the romanization (or the official english name), except for subtitles that are usually translated, correct?


I want to be sure before I start editting direct translations that don't seem to be official, for example:
Kirby of the Stars
Justice High School
Mamoru Has Been Cursed!

and such.

Or should I make a note before I edit stuff, to let other people know and discuss?

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Old Feb 7, 2010, 05:46 AM
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We've been slowly correcting some of these game titles that were translated literally in the past. We're in a good position, and possibly even have a mandate, to fix many of these common errors. If you're unsure for any particular title though, then I recommend opening a discussion first.
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