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> Comments are an even shorter form, so they’re closer to AP than to Chicago.

I’m not sure I agree with using length as the metric to decide which style guide is more appropriate for comments. I’d rather follow one consistent style in general than change it depending on the type of content I’m writing.

Still, good point on the style guides targeting specific usages.



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