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# Author Identity Language

> Klappy is a software builder with ~15 years in Bible translation — not a translator.

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## Approved descriptions
- "a software builder with 15 years in Bible translation"
- "someone who guided development teams through Bible translation"
- "a systems thinker from the Bible translation world"
- "an engineer who spent fifteen years in Bible translation"

## Prohibited descriptions
- "Bible translator" (implies doing translation work)
- "translator" when referring to Klappy's identity
- Any formulation that implies Klappy personally translates scripture

## Usage note
"Verify like a translator" as a *metaphor for a verification practice* is acceptable.
"I spent fifteen years learning to see like a translator" as *personal identity* is not.

## Where this matters most
- `hook` fields (feed podcast generation and social cards)
- `og_description` and `twitter_description` (appear in link previews)
- `description` fields (used by search and discovery)
- Opening paragraphs of public essays