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* Optional
* A list of significant objects, locations, events, themes, etc that are depicted in the contents of the sequence.  Due to database limitations, the items in the list shall be separated by semi-colons.  No grouping of items, within parentheses or brackets, is allowed.
* Characters or portrayals of real persons are not included here.  Those are listed in the characters field.


* Examples:
'''Definition:''' A list of significant objects, locations, events, themes, etc that are apply to the Publisher, Brand, Indicia/Colophon Publisher, Series, Issue or Story. Do not put anything in the keyword field that *should* be put in another field.
 
'''Option:''' Optional
 
'''Data Entry:''' Longtext field allowing for multiple keywords separated by semi-colons.
 
'''Disallowed characters''' The following characters can not be used in the keyword field: < > { } : / \ | @ , ;
 
'''Notes:''' 
* See also [https://docs.comics.org/wiki/Style_Guide#Keywords the GCD Style Guide] for general information on the style of Keyword entries.
* Indexers must limit the Keyword size to 100 characters.
* Indexers must '''''NOT''''' group items with paraentheses or brackets.
* Keywords that are clearly spam and/or trolling, including but not limited to the use of derogatory language such as slurs based on race, ethnicity, religion, or sexual orientation are not allowed.
* Keywords for issues and stories are linked on a page showing all issues or stories, respectively, with the same keyword. The system generates the links automatically from a list of properly formatted Keywords.
** Go to any issue and story with a keyword, click on the keyword and a list of all issues or stories with the same keyword will be generated.
* Enter non-proper noun keywords in the plural, e.g. automobiles; beaches. But, sciences, philosophies, activities etc. should be in the singular, e.g. communism; physics; photography; surfing.
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'''Keyword Examples:'''
  * Batcave
  * Batcave
  * Wand of Watoomb
  * Wand of Watoomb
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  * golf
  * golf
  * geometry; mathematics; rulers; compasses
  * geometry; mathematics; rulers; compasses
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== Policy Votes Affecting This Topic ==
https://www.comics.org/voting/ballot/91/ - 2011-08-24
https://www.comics.org/voting/ballot/90/ - 2011-08-23
https://www.comics.org/voting/ballot/89/ - 2011-08-23
https://www.comics.org/voting/ballot/86/ - 2011-08-11
https://www.comics.org/voting/ballot/85/ - 2011-08-11
https://www.comics.org/voting/ballot/84/ - 2011-08-11
https://www.comics.org/voting/ballot/83/ - 2011-08-11
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Definition: A list of significant objects, locations, events, themes, etc that are apply to the Publisher, Brand, Indicia/Colophon Publisher, Series, Issue or Story. Do not put anything in the keyword field that *should* be put in another field.

Option: Optional

Data Entry: Longtext field allowing for multiple keywords separated by semi-colons.

Disallowed characters The following characters can not be used in the keyword field: < > { } : / \ | @ , ;

Notes:

  • See also the GCD Style Guide for general information on the style of Keyword entries.
  • Indexers must limit the Keyword size to 100 characters.
  • Indexers must NOT group items with paraentheses or brackets.
  • Keywords that are clearly spam and/or trolling, including but not limited to the use of derogatory language such as slurs based on race, ethnicity, religion, or sexual orientation are not allowed.
  • Keywords for issues and stories are linked on a page showing all issues or stories, respectively, with the same keyword. The system generates the links automatically from a list of properly formatted Keywords.
    • Go to any issue and story with a keyword, click on the keyword and a list of all issues or stories with the same keyword will be generated.
  • Enter non-proper noun keywords in the plural, e.g. automobiles; beaches. But, sciences, philosophies, activities etc. should be in the singular, e.g. communism; physics; photography; surfing.


Keyword Examples:

* Batcave
* Wand of Watoomb
* Nazis
* Cold War
* French Revolution
* Latveria
* snow
* golf
* geometry; mathematics; rulers; compasses

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Policy Votes Affecting This Topic

https://www.comics.org/voting/ballot/91/ - 2011-08-24

https://www.comics.org/voting/ballot/90/ - 2011-08-23

https://www.comics.org/voting/ballot/89/ - 2011-08-23

https://www.comics.org/voting/ballot/86/ - 2011-08-11

https://www.comics.org/voting/ballot/85/ - 2011-08-11

https://www.comics.org/voting/ballot/84/ - 2011-08-11

https://www.comics.org/voting/ballot/83/ - 2011-08-11


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