User talk:Dl2000/Australia MoS draft

Currency
When the dollar came in we were taught to write it as $$\mathrm{S}\!\!\!\Vert$$ with two vertical strokes. However I cannot find a reference for this. Is there a correct way to write the symbol, rather than the customary $ ? Graeme Bartlett (talk) 03:20, 15 April 2009 (UTC)
 * I also don't have an immediate reference, other than the general history of the dollar sign. Seems that modern Australian sources tend to use the regular dollar sign in typography anyway e.g. Reserve Bank of Australia. Dl2000 (talk) 03:50, 15 April 2009 (UTC)

Seasons
Seasons are another commonly error opportunity from those in the northern hemisphere. so we should mention the official dates for spring etc. Graeme Bartlett (talk) 03:22, 15 April 2009 (UTC)
 * Good reminder about the inversion of seasons between south and north. There is a short discussion of this situation at WP:SEASON which suggests neutral wording in place of seasons e.g. use months or relative location of a calendar year for benefit of international audiences, unless this is in a quote or the context clearly identifies the timing involved. Dl2000 (talk) 03:50, 15 April 2009 (UTC)

More issues
We may also need to explain cultural sensitivities of some indigenous Australians, with pictures or names of dead people appearing on Wikipedia. Should we (or not) have a warning? Graeme Bartlett (talk) 03:59, 15 April 2009 (UTC)
 * The Content disclaimer covers this adequately: "Articles may contain audio, visual, or written representations of people or events which may be protected by some cultures." I don't think it is wise to second-guess over and above the disclaimer. -- Mattinbgn\talk 05:44, 15 April 2009 (UTC)
 * In that case our statement of style can mention and reference this! Graeme Bartlett (talk) 06:19, 15 April 2009 (UTC)


 * We could also have a mention of standard abbreviations for timezones AEST or AEDST or what?
 * reflecting another discussion, as to what use is made of official versus traditional versus aboriginal names for places etc.
 * I think it is a good idea and ready enough to slip into project space and be more critically and aggressively discussed. Graeme Bartlett (talk) 03:50, 17 April 2009 (UTC)

New draft - archiving this talk
A new and more formal draft was created at WikiProject Australia/Conventions. Please join the continued discussion there. Dl2000 (talk) 22:24, 17 April 2009 (UTC)