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Should category names be singular or plural?
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Eg. [[Category:Veteran]] or [[Category:Veterans]]?
[[Category:Prime Minister of Canada]] or [[Category:Prime Ministers of Canada]]?
[[Category:Painter]] or [[Category:Painters]]?
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Currently, most (but not all) of the categories to which this question applies are plural. Also, Wikipedia categories are always plural. So those two points make me vote for plural. :)
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Jun 30, 2012
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Lianne Lavoie
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I would say plural... I wouldnt put you in a category of awesome person, but awesome people... because its a list of people, you are just a part of it ;)
Either way consistency is key...
I vote plural, though
lol! Best. Example. Ever. :P
I'd say this question is now settled. Please add it to the style sheet. Thanks!
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