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SpankMe

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12. This isn't a style guide issue

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Sat Jan 25, 2025, 01:25 PM

Jan 25

The gulf and mountain haven't been re-named, so there's no need to say that you're going to continue referring to them by their old names. Organizations should wait until the various formal and official organizations that assign names to these things actually change the name, and then announce how you're going to refer to them.

On the other hand, if it's that easy to just rename things, then I'm going to push for a state government order to rename Mar-a-Lago as Shitberg and demand that the AP use that from now on.

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AP Issues New Style Guidance -- Won't Follow Trump's Renaming of Gulf of Mexico [View all] BumRushDaShow Jan 25 OP

I would feel better RockCreek Jan 25 #1

The AP's explanation makes perfect sense. Think. Again. Jan 25 #2

I see their reason, but not their reasoning. Jakes Progress Jan 25 #19

Since it only affects the U.S., they would respect the new name. Think. Again. Jan 25 #20

That'll sure show him! (sarcasm) Woodycall Jan 25 #3

Welcome to DU orangecrush Jan 25 #6

Thank you, AP. (nt) Paladin Jan 25 #4

This message was self-deleted by its author JohnnyRingo Jan 25 #8

AP can go to hell. Their last sliver of integrity died on the slopes Denali. hunter Jan 25 #5

You're blacklisting a powerful ally JohnnyRingo Jan 25 #9

King Fuckwit can call the mountain whatever he likes. hunter Jan 25 #13

The free press followed when it was renamed Denali. JohnnyRingo Jan 25 #18

Until they do? Marthe48 Jan 25 #7

So brave. travelingthrulife Jan 25 #10

Really they just don't give a shit but had to say something. twodogsbarking Jan 25 #11

This isn't a style guide issue SpankMe Jan 25 #12

"Organizations should wait until the various formal and official organizations that assign names to these things..." BumRushDaShow Jan 25 #14

I expect him to rename the Grand Tetons the Grand Trumps any day now. flashman13 Jan 25 #15

Trump will anglicize it by adding an "a" to Tetons or the less classy option: replace "e" with an "i" LeftInTX Jan 25 #17

The Grand Tatas? Still too classy. hay rick Jan 25 #21

And besides that, he should be working on the price of groceries he GoodRaisin Jan 25 #16

I really don't care what trump calls anything, do you? Linda ladeewolf Jan 26 #22

So he declares that New York is now Trumplandia Jakes Progress Jan 28 #23

Nawh, Karma13612 Jan 29 #24