Re: [mb-users] Should "vol." always be expanded? -- intent?

On 08/24/2014 12:25 PM, lixobix wrote:
> And the release itself is generally the strongest evidence of artistic 
> intent anyway. 

That's not my understanding of "artist intent". I mean, yes, it's a 
source to consider if you're trying to prove artist intent, but I don't 
think it's sufficient. If it is, then we should just say "enter 
everything as on cover".

So, for example, if I wrote 'K.D. Lang', I'd expect the artist to 
correct me. ("Actually, I prefer 'k.d. lang' if it's all the same to 
you" or whatever).

But if I wrote 'Volume VI', would the artist correct me? ("Um, not to be 
rude, but it's just 'Vol. VI'. Thanks.")

I'm not saying that expanding is right or wrong. Either way, I don't 
know if it rises to the level of "artist intent". Opinions welcome.

Alex / caller#6