[wp-trac] Re: [WordPress Trac] #5296: "Login" used in place of "Log In" (Grammar error)

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#5296: "Login" used in place of "Log In" (Grammar error)
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 Reporter:  doug         |        Owner:  anonymous
     Type:  enhancement  |       Status:  new      
 Priority:  normal       |    Milestone:  2.4      
Component:  Template     |      Version:  2.3      
 Severity:  minor        |   Resolution:           
 Keywords:               |  
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Comment (by doug):

 I'm not talking about Oxford English, just English. :) As you say, "log
 in" and "login" are different words (whether used on the Internet or not),
 and I think it's important to use the right one.

 Replying to [comment:8 Viper007Bond]:
 > It would make sense for the button on the form to say "log in" as that's
 what you are doing -- logging in, but the link on the homepage is taking
 you to the "login form" and clicking it isn't logging you in.

 I'm glad you agree the button on the login form should say "Log In"
 because it is indeed performing an action and thus requires a verb.

 As for the link on the homepage, it's less clear, but I would argue that a
 typical user sees this and thinks "I need to click here to log in," not "I
 need to click here because this takes me to the login form, which will let
 me log in." It's a subtle difference, but users tend to think in actions,
 not objects. You (or the application) would tell someone: "Log in [to do
 more stuff]" not "go the login form."

 And again, this is the approach the WordPress forums take.

 Thanks for considering.

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