The Rochestarian
Cuff-linked
Rules of the house
April 18, 2014
Alright. Let’s begin.
This project is not intended to be a one man operation. The opinion of one person is, simply put,
singular. Under the proper
circumstances, the confluent views of many foster true novelty and realization. My goal is to find interesting, motivated,
and considerate people to contribute to the haberdashery and let them write
about the topics they care about. Then
we see what transpires.
How do we guarantee an iota of consistency without stifling
the process? That is simple. We have a
header on the top of each entry. Its purpose
is to give the reader a few details so they know how to approach what lies
ahead.
The basic format is as follows:
Author
Off-the-cuff or Cuff-linked
Succinct purpose of the entry
Date(s) written
Let’s look at a brief description of each line.
Author: Identify who you are.
The Cuff: There are two possibilities here. The first is ‘off-the-cuff.’ These entries are exactly as described. They are written on the fly, without
preparation or research, and only very generally preconceived. The true gentleman excels at spontaneous
conversation. We can foster this
attitude with off-the-cuff remarks. ‘Cuff-linked’
is the opposite. It is studied,
researched, carefully considered, and properly referenced when
appropriate. When an entry is marked
this way, expect careful attention to details, well-constructed arguments, and
accurate information.
Purpose: In very few
words, describe why the entry exists. It
can be indicated as a part of a series or a standalone record of ideas. It is
a statement of intentions, so to speak. If
it cannot be described succinctly, consider why the entry lacks focus before
proceeding.
Dates: Conception, writing, editing, and posting may occur
at different times. Provide the history
of your words. Generally, list the date
you began the entry and the date you completed it. A single date generally indicates a
single-sitting writing event.
All I ask is that each entry posted provide this header. The rest is up to you.
Cheers and happy writing!
