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[grendel627]

Ok. From a conventional standpoint would people file A Tribe Called Quest under A or T?

I’ve always had them under T as I’ve treated the A in A Tribe almost like, for example, the T in The Doors, The Strokes etc and dismissed it. But now I’m thinking that’s just not right!

A

I think it's pretty standard practice to ignore articles ("a" and "the") when alphabetizing. The "T" section would be crazy if everything that started with "The" was filed there. And then there's the issue of a band like Smashing Pumpkins--sometimes the cover has a "The" and other times it doesn't.

 

[Skalap]

I think it's pretty standard practice to ignore articles ("a" and "the") when alphabetizing. The "T" section would be crazy if everything that started with "The" was filed there. And then there's the issue of a band like Smashing Pumpkins--sometimes the cover has a "The" and other times it doesn't.

I actually ignore The but save A.

 

[Nee Lewman]

Ok. From a conventional standpoint would people file A Tribe Called Quest under A or T?

I’ve always had them under T as I’ve treated the A in A Tribe almost like, for example, the T in The Doors, The Strokes etc and dismissed it. But now I’m thinking that’s just not right!

It’s correct.

 

[avecigrec]

I actually ignore The but save A.

I know it irks @TrainFan73 but I'm with @Skalap on this one. A in a band's name typically reads very different to me, and less optional than The.

 

[Nee Lewman]

I know it irks @TrainFan73 but I'm with @Skalap on this one. A in a band's name typically reads very different to me, and less optional than The.

As a poet you should know that they are both articles and should be ignored for alphabetization! Where the hell is @jamieanderson1968 ?!?!!

 

[jamieanderson1968]

I know it irks @TrainFan73 but I'm with @Skalap on this one. A in a band's name typically reads very different to me, and less optional than The.

I am actually neutral on it. I know it does not follow ALA Filing Rules, but dammit break the fucking rules and Library of Congress be damned and file them under A. (this might be because it is a holiday, and I am enjoying a really nice coffee kombucha right now so I am feeling a little anti-establishment)

 

[Nee Lewman]

I am actually neutral on it. I know it does not follow ALA Filing Rules, but dammit break the fucking rules and Library of Congress be damned and file them under A. (this might be because it is a holiday, and I am enjoying a really nice coffee kombucha right now so I am feeling a little anti-establishment)

 

[Nee Lewman]

Use the Dewey decimal system or gtfo

 

[Hemotep]

As a poet you should know that they are both articles and should be ignored for alphabetization! Where the hell is @jamieanderson1968 ?!?!!

Do what makes you happy, but is correct.

 

[jamieanderson1968]

I will probably fee differently tomorrow and rule against filing under A. I am off the clock today

 

[Nee Lewman]

Do what makes you happy, but is correct.

I have no problem with people doing whatever makes sense to them and helps them find things, but one way is correct!

 

[avecigrec]

As a poet you should know that they are both articles and should be ignored for alphabetization! Where the hell is @jamieanderson1968 ?!?!!

As a poet, part of my job is to fuck with language. Period. Point blank.

 

[Nee Lewman]

I will probably fee differently tomorrow and rule against filing under A. I am off the clock today

I feel like your answer was more “I CAN’T AGREE WITH NEWMAN!” than anything else. @Colonel_Angus will be proud of you!

 

[Hemotep]

I have no problem with people doing whatever makes sense to them and helps them find things, but one way is correct!

Yep. Plus since The is a definite article and A is an indefinite article it actually would make more sense (in crazy town) to ignore A and use The.

 

[Nee Lewman]

As a poet, part of my job is to fuck with language. Period. Point blank.

 

[Nee Lewman]

Yep. Plus since The is a definite article and A is an indefinite article it actually would make more sense (in crazy town) to ignore A and use The.

 

[avecigrec]

As a poet, part of my job is to fuck with language. Period. Point blank.

As with many cases for me, I know what is "correct" and what I prefer. As I said before, if the abbreviations for the band didn't always include the A, I might feel differently but ATCQ, ASMZ and APC all lead me to believe that in these cases, regardless of linguistic rules, the A holds more importance to the overall name than The typically does.

 

[Rowan]

So does the A in A Tribe hold specific importance in relation to the overall name. Like is there a reason they went with A that indicates an intent you wouldn’t get with a random The. They had options ‘A Tribe’ ‘The Tribe’ ‘Tribe’ maybe there was a specific filing methodology in mind when they arrived at that specific name that I’ve disregarded for 30 years in favour of a consistent filing system?

 

[Nee Lewman]

 

[Hemotep]

As with many cases for me, I know what is "correct" and what I prefer. As I said before, if the abbreviations for the band didn't always include the A, I might feel differently but ATCQ, ASMZ and APC all lead me to believe that in these cases, regardless of linguistic rules, the A holds more importance to the overall name than The typically does.

You zoomers with your "feelings"