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MOS:THEINST, for names of institutions, organizations, companies, etc:
The word the at the start of a name is uncapitalized, regardless of the institution's own usage (members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints not members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints).
We should therefore write "the CW" in running prose, not "The CW". Popcornfud ( talk) 00:32, 1 January 2024 (UTC)
We came to the conclusion that the logo needed a makeover, and the "The" is not readable. [...] We're not "The CW Sports". We're "CW Sports". We're not presenting "The CW Original", we’re presenting a "CW Original". But we are still very much "The CW". That's how people refer to us. That's how the press refers to us. Even if I tried to drop "The", it would be impossible because in the culture, we're always "The CW". It's not "The NBC" or "The ABC", so it kind of differentiates us.
– Chris Spadaccini, chief marketing officer of the CW
this station is sister to CW affiliate WXXX-TV (channel 37) in Metropolis
"). It does also not help that many affiliates of The CW will brand as "CW (channel number or city/region)", a naming and branding convention inherited directly from predecessor network
The WB.Based on the conversation above it seems like there's a consensus to lowercase per MOS:THEINST. Are we OK to make the change now? Popcornfud ( talk) 12:05, 1 March 2024 (UTC)
The fact that 2023–24 CW affiliation realignment still exists is baffling. I've merged in some of the things that were missing from this article but which that one had. But it's undue to have it in a separate article. Yes, this article is too long and hitting a point at which WP:SIZESPLITs should be considered (the history section screams for one, and we can have a reduced summary in this article). However, that is not a standalone article that should continue to exist. Sammi Brie (she/her • t • c) 06:04, 29 January 2024 (UTC)
Sports Business Journal has stated that Paramount sold its stake in The CW last year, but I've been unable to find any other source for this. And given it's a sports journal and not a TV dedicated outlet, I don't think we should take it at its word without salt. A single source from a sports journal anyway is not enough for a definite proof or reliable enough to mention something as a fact in my opinion. Linkin Prankster ( talk) 08:35, 6 February 2024 (UTC)
What does "linear" mean? The word appears three times (including a section title) with no explanation or link. —Tamfang ( talk) 06:04, 16 May 2024 (UTC)
I think that the history section should be split into its own page. It has been brought up before with no movement, so I am SODOINGIT. I intend to nominate this article for GA but I believe that it would be a far more ataible task if the article were smaller. I am not yet creating a formal proposal I am mearly informing those intrested that I have begun a sand box found here. It is very bare bones just the standered history for now. But I intend to source it throughly and expand the lead. If anyone wishes to work on this with me feel free. Questions? four Olifanofmrtennant (she/her) 04:06, 21 May 2024 (UTC)
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MOS:THEINST, for names of institutions, organizations, companies, etc:
The word the at the start of a name is uncapitalized, regardless of the institution's own usage (members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints not members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints).
We should therefore write "the CW" in running prose, not "The CW". Popcornfud ( talk) 00:32, 1 January 2024 (UTC)
We came to the conclusion that the logo needed a makeover, and the "The" is not readable. [...] We're not "The CW Sports". We're "CW Sports". We're not presenting "The CW Original", we’re presenting a "CW Original". But we are still very much "The CW". That's how people refer to us. That's how the press refers to us. Even if I tried to drop "The", it would be impossible because in the culture, we're always "The CW". It's not "The NBC" or "The ABC", so it kind of differentiates us.
– Chris Spadaccini, chief marketing officer of the CW
this station is sister to CW affiliate WXXX-TV (channel 37) in Metropolis
"). It does also not help that many affiliates of The CW will brand as "CW (channel number or city/region)", a naming and branding convention inherited directly from predecessor network
The WB.Based on the conversation above it seems like there's a consensus to lowercase per MOS:THEINST. Are we OK to make the change now? Popcornfud ( talk) 12:05, 1 March 2024 (UTC)
The fact that 2023–24 CW affiliation realignment still exists is baffling. I've merged in some of the things that were missing from this article but which that one had. But it's undue to have it in a separate article. Yes, this article is too long and hitting a point at which WP:SIZESPLITs should be considered (the history section screams for one, and we can have a reduced summary in this article). However, that is not a standalone article that should continue to exist. Sammi Brie (she/her • t • c) 06:04, 29 January 2024 (UTC)
Sports Business Journal has stated that Paramount sold its stake in The CW last year, but I've been unable to find any other source for this. And given it's a sports journal and not a TV dedicated outlet, I don't think we should take it at its word without salt. A single source from a sports journal anyway is not enough for a definite proof or reliable enough to mention something as a fact in my opinion. Linkin Prankster ( talk) 08:35, 6 February 2024 (UTC)
What does "linear" mean? The word appears three times (including a section title) with no explanation or link. —Tamfang ( talk) 06:04, 16 May 2024 (UTC)
I think that the history section should be split into its own page. It has been brought up before with no movement, so I am SODOINGIT. I intend to nominate this article for GA but I believe that it would be a far more ataible task if the article were smaller. I am not yet creating a formal proposal I am mearly informing those intrested that I have begun a sand box found here. It is very bare bones just the standered history for now. But I intend to source it throughly and expand the lead. If anyone wishes to work on this with me feel free. Questions? four Olifanofmrtennant (she/her) 04:06, 21 May 2024 (UTC)