- Rules for How We Use Words at HackerNoon
- We (generally) use American English spelling conventions.
- We (Generally) Capitalize Story Titles.
- We’re aware that English is not everybody’s first language.
- HackerNoon Specific Words
Rules for How We Use Words at HackerNoon
We (generally) use American English spelling conventions.
If you’re from a former English colony that’s not America, that means a ‘Z’ where you think an ‘S’ should go in words like “organization” and “realize”.
It also means there’s no “U” in the word “color”, etc.
We (Generally) Capitalize Story Titles.
E.g.: How To Stay Human in the Digital Era: A Series of Fortunate Tips for Shaping the Next Generation
We’re aware that English is not everybody’s first language.
We serve a global audience, so we're not Grammar Tyrants, as a publication.
Our Editors ask:
“What improvements can I make here to ensure this story is generally understood?”
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HackerNoon Specific Words
👍 Hacker Noon Contributors (preferred) / Bloggers / Writers
👎 Bloggers / Writers for Hacker Noon (we work together)
👍 Hacker Noon Stories
👎 Hacker Noon Articles / Posts