Seems there is a bit of disagreement over Skip's contribution where he corrects the title of Star Wars: Episode II: Attack of the Clones  to just Star Wars II: Attack of the Clones.

The argument against this is a section of the rules where it says:

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Episode descriptors are part of the title; separate them with a colon and space; e.g. "Star Trek III: The Search for Spock". For multiple descriptors, use a colon and space for each break, e.g. "Star Wars: Episode I: The Phantom Menace".

Well, in my opinion, what this means is that if there is an episode descriptor on the front cover, it should be included in the title. The part about multiple descriptors has an unfortunate example, but I think the intention is clear - if there are multiple descriptors on the front cover, they should be included separated with a colon and a space.

In this case, though, "Episode II" is not on the cover, therefore Skip's interpretation is valid.

The Title as contributed is indeed correct (whether we like it or not).

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In this case, though, "Episode II" is not on the cover, therefore Skip's interpretation is valid.

It is, just not on the front. At least two times in the overview and once in the credits block, and of course in the film itself. I think that should be enough to overrule your "interpretation".

Except the rules state to get the title from the front cover... and only exception to that listed is for possessives... so it don't matter is it is in the overview, credit block or film credits. Strictly per the rules. Which is what we need to follow for online database.

Patsa:

We don't do IMPLIED, sor4ry guy.

Skip

Skip: Why the cry baby, I thought insults was your game.

Skip: You can drop the hypocrisy, you're not fooling anyone. You got exactly what you wanted out of this, another of your vile attempts to stir up trouble.

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I must admit I do so enjoy ramming the majority's bad rules back down their throats

That is what you do best after all, indeed I'd say you are very good at it. I hope you enjoy the taste of it.

One difference between me and thee is I recognize that no matter what we do, there is never going to be a PERFECT answer, we have to simply take the Rulkes and dealwith what they tell us to do, even if we don't like the result necessarily, be it a possessive or Lucas' removal oe Episode,, or some other weird thing we will run into. I don't interpret data, I do not pretend to be smarter than the data or the filmmakers, I deal with what is presented, and I am secure in the knowledge that IF I REALLY don't like the answer PERSONALLY I can deal with it locally in any way I wish, I do not labor under any misconception that the Online has to reflect what I want. I don't go running around trying to standardize names in the Online, or any of the other of numerous ways in whcih users desperately try to leave their particular thumbprint on the Online data. I simply do what the Rules dictate. Does that make me smarter than most users, i don't think so, but maybe so.

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