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-# UGI — Unified Geek Identifier
+# UGI: Unified Geek Identifier
 
 **Version: 0 (Draft) · 2026-03-28 · MIT License**
 
@@ -16,10 +16,10 @@ UGI takes the cultural breadth of the Geek Code, the numeric compactness of the
 
 ### Design goals
 
-1. Single-letter field codes — 24 active, 2 reserved
-2. Octal (0–7) rating scale
-3. URI-safe characters only — no percent-encoding needed
-4. Dual format — URI for machines, block for humans
+1. Single-letter field codes: 24 active, 2 reserved
+2. Octal (0-7) rating scale
+3. URI-safe characters only, no percent-encoding needed
+4. Dual format: URI for machines, block for humans
 5. Case-insensitive
 6. Extensible via `~` custom sub-IDs
 
@@ -49,7 +49,7 @@ Block → URI: remove header/footer, merge repeated field codes, replace spaces
 
 URI → Block: split on commas, expand merged sub-IDs by repeating field codes, add header/footer.
 
-No modifier or character changes are needed — both formats use identical symbols.
+No modifier or character changes are needed; both formats use identical symbols.
 
 ### Mandatory fields
 
@@ -62,15 +62,15 @@ No modifier or character changes are needed — both formats use identical symbo
 <field_code><sub_id><digit>[<modifier>]...
 ```
 
-- **Field codes** — single letter (a–z), case-insensitive
-- **Sub-IDs** — 1–4 lowercase alpha chars
-- **Ratings** — single octal digit (0–7), required on every sub-ID
-- **Custom sub-IDs** — `~` prefix: `~fermenting5`
-- **Modifiers** — after the digit:
-  - `$` — paid
-  - `+` followed by digit — aspiring toward that level
-  - `$+` combined — paid and aspiring
-- **Alternatives** — `/` between two digits on direct-value fields: `c3/6`
+- **Field codes**: single letter (a-z), case-insensitive
+- **Sub-IDs**: 1-4 lowercase alpha chars
+- **Ratings**: single octal digit (0-7), required on every sub-ID
+- **Custom sub-IDs**: `~` prefix: `~fermenting5`
+- **Modifiers**: after the digit:
+  - `$`: paid
+  - `+` followed by digit: aspiring toward that level
+  - `$+` combined: paid and aspiring
+- **Alternatives**: `/` between two digits on direct-value fields: `c3/6`
 
 ### Special formats
 
@@ -134,14 +134,14 @@ After each comma or space, read a single letter (field code). Then:
 | `k` | Books | Direct | Entertainment |
 | `l` | Spoken Languages | Multi (ISO) | Identity |
 | `m` | Music | Multi | Entertainment |
-| `n` | *(reserved)* | — | — |
+| `n` | *(reserved)* | - | - |
 | `o` | Operating System | Multi | Tech |
 | `p` | Programming Languages | Multi | Tech |
 | `q` | Security / Hacking | Direct, `/` ok | Tech |
 | `r` | Religion | Single | Stance |
 | `s` | Sex / Relationships | Direct, `/` ok | Lifestyle |
 | `t` | TV / Film | Multi | Entertainment |
-| `u` | *(reserved)* | — | — |
+| `u` | *(reserved)* | - | - |
 | `v` | Politics | Special (s/e) | Stance |
 | `w` | Hardware | Direct | Tech |
 | `x` | Comics / Manga | Multi | Entertainment |
@@ -153,20 +153,20 @@ After each comma or space, read a single letter (field code). Then:
 
 ---
 
-### a — Age
+### a: Age
 
-0. **Under 10** — Still loading. Baby Shark has more life experience.
-1. **10-14** — Old enough for Linux opinions, too young to drive to the meetup.
-2. **15-19** — Convinced you know everything. Might be right about the tech stuff.
-3. **20-24** — Student loans arrived but so has 3am pizza freedom.
-4. **25-34** — Peak earning-to-caring ratio. GitHub green, back complaining.
-5. **35-49** — You remember dial-up noises. Kids ask what a floppy disk is.
-6. **50-64** — You were there when it happened. All of it.
-7. **65+** — Living legend. Your software runs on OSes born decades after you.
+0. **Under 10**: Still loading. Baby Shark has more life experience.
+1. **10-14**: Old enough for Linux opinions, too young to drive to the meetup.
+2. **15-19**: Convinced you know everything. Might be right about the tech stuff.
+3. **20-24**: Student loans arrived but so has 3am pizza freedom.
+4. **25-34**: Peak earning-to-caring ratio. GitHub green, back complaining.
+5. **35-49**: You remember dial-up noises. Kids ask what a floppy disk is.
+6. **50-64**: You were there when it happened. All of it.
+7. **65+**: Living legend. Your software runs on OSes born decades after you.
 
 ---
 
-### b — Build
+### b: Build
 
 Format: `b<height>/<width>`. Each 0–7. 0 = extremely small, 4 = average, 7 = extremely large. `+` modifier permitted.
 
@@ -174,25 +174,25 @@ Format: `b<height>/<width>`. Each 0–7. 0 = extremely small, 4 = average, 7 = e
 
 **Width:** 0 = Extremely thin · 1 = Very thin · 2 = Slim · 3 = Below average · 4 = Average · 5 = Above average · 6 = Broad · 7 = Extremely broad
 
-> `b6/3` — tall and slim.
-> `b4/4` — average. Chairs were designed for you.
+> `b6/3`: tall and slim.
+> `b4/4`: average. Chairs were designed for you.
 
 ---
 
-### c — Clothing
+### c: Clothing
 
-0. **Nudist** — Quite a fashion statement.
-1. **Punk** — Safety pins are load-bearing.
-2. **Political tees** — Your shirts have opinions so you don't have to.
-3. **Jeans & tee** — Universal geek uniform. You own seven identical shirts.
-4. **Average** — Inoffensive. Forgettable. Exactly as intended.
-5. **Smart casual** — You've mastered the blazer-over-tee.
-6. **Formal** — You iron things. On purpose.
-7. **Suit daily** — CEO, lawyer, or cosplaying as one.
+0. **Nudist**: Quite a fashion statement.
+1. **Punk**: Safety pins are load-bearing.
+2. **Political tees**: Your shirts have opinions so you don't have to.
+3. **Jeans & tee**: Universal geek uniform. You own seven identical shirts.
+4. **Average**: Inoffensive. Forgettable. Exactly as intended.
+5. **Smart casual**: You've mastered the blazer-over-tee.
+6. **Formal**: You iron things. On purpose.
+7. **Suit daily**: CEO, lawyer, or cosplaying as one.
 
 ---
 
-### d — Editor / IDE
+### d: Editor / IDE
 
 The editor holy war, now quantified.
 
@@ -201,7 +201,7 @@ The editor holy war, now quantified.
 | `vi` | `(vim)` | Vim / Neovim | `em` | `(emacs)` | Emacs |
 | `vs` | `(vscode)` | VS Code | `ij` | `(idea)` | IntelliJ / JetBrains |
 | `xc` | `(xcode)` | Xcode | `vt` | `(vstudio)` | Visual Studio |
-| `ed` | — | ed | `na` | `(nano)` | nano / pico |
+| `ed` | - | ed | `na` | `(nano)` | nano / pico |
 | `su` | `(sublime)` | Sublime Text | `ec` | `(eclipse)` | Eclipse |
 | `np` | `(npp)` | Notepad++ | `hx` | `(helix)` | Helix |
 | `ze` | `(zed)` | Zed | `ka` | `(kakoune)` | Kakoune |
@@ -215,33 +215,33 @@ Scale: **proficiency** (see global scale table).
 
 ---
 
-### e — Education
+### e: Education
 
-0. **None / primary** — School of life. And YouTube.
-1. **Middle school** — Survived. Emotionally, jury's still out.
-2. **High school** — They said best years. They lied.
-3. **Trade / associates** — You can actually do things, unlike philosophy majors.
-4. **Bachelors** — Four years and paper that cost more than your car.
-5. **Masters** — First degree wasn't enough to convince anyone.
-6. **PhD** — Call me Doctor. Especially at parties.
-7. **Post-doc** — Forgotten what sunlight looks like.
+0. **None / primary**: School of life. And YouTube.
+1. **Middle school**: Survived. Emotionally, jury's still out.
+2. **High school**: They said best years. They lied.
+3. **Trade / associates**: You can actually do things, unlike philosophy majors.
+4. **Bachelors**: Four years and paper that cost more than your car.
+5. **Masters**: First degree wasn't enough to convince anyone.
+6. **PhD**: Call me Doctor. Especially at parties.
+7. **Post-doc**: Forgotten what sunlight looks like.
 
 ---
 
-### f — Food / Cooking
+### f: Food / Cooking
 
-0. **Microwave only** — Smoke detector is your kitchen timer.
-1. **Boils water** — Sometimes remembers to turn off stove.
-2. **Basic meals** — Eggs and pasta. The two food groups.
-3. **Follows recipes** — To the letter. Substitution is heresy.
-4. **Home cook** — Friends don't dread your dinner invitations.
-5. **Experiments** — Sometimes works. You pretend you planned it.
-6. **Hosts dinners** — Spice rack has subdivisions.
-7. **Chef level** — Own a mandoline, all fingers intact.
+0. **Microwave only**: Smoke detector is your kitchen timer.
+1. **Boils water**: Sometimes remembers to turn off stove.
+2. **Basic meals**: Eggs and pasta. The two food groups.
+3. **Follows recipes**: To the letter. Substitution is heresy.
+4. **Home cook**: Friends don't dread your dinner invitations.
+5. **Experiments**: Sometimes works. You pretend you planned it.
+6. **Hosts dinners**: Spice rack has subdivisions.
+7. **Chef level**: Own a mandoline, all fingers intact.
 
 ---
 
-### g — Geek Specialization
+### g: Geek Specialization
 
 Mandatory. `/` separates domains. `~` prefixes custom domains. `$` after a domain = paid. No ratings.
 
@@ -323,13 +323,13 @@ Mandatory. `/` separates domains. `~` prefixes custom domains. `$` after a domai
 
 #### Custom
 
-`~fermenting` `~beekeeping` `~lockpicking` `~origami` — anything goes.
+`~fermenting` `~beekeeping` `~lockpicking` `~origami`. Anything goes.
 
-> `gcs$/ai/wr~fermenting` — paid CS geek, also into AI, writing, and fermenting.
+> `gcs$/ai/wr~fermenting`: paid CS geek, also into AI, writing, and fermenting.
 
 ---
 
-### h — Hair
+### h: Hair
 
 | Short | Name |
 |---|---|
@@ -350,20 +350,20 @@ Mandatory. `/` separates domains. `~` prefixes custom domains. `$` after a domai
 
 ---
 
-### i — AI Stance
+### i: AI Stance
 
-0. **Butlerian Jihadist** — Would unplug every GPU on earth.
-1. **Strongly opposed** — 'No AI' in bio, code, and dating profile.
-2. **Skeptical** — Prefer human-authored everything.
-3. **Cautious** — Ethics papers keep you up at night.
-4. **Neutral tool** — Like a hammer. No opinions about hammers.
-5. **Positive** — Copilot saved 20 minutes today.
-6. **Enthusiast** — Cyborg partnership workflow.
-7. **Singularity evangelist** — Grocery list is AI-generated.
+0. **Butlerian Jihadist**: Would unplug every GPU on earth.
+1. **Strongly opposed**: 'No AI' in bio, code, and dating profile.
+2. **Skeptical**: Prefer human-authored everything.
+3. **Cautious**: Ethics papers keep you up at night.
+4. **Neutral tool**: Like a hammer. No opinions about hammers.
+5. **Positive**: Copilot saved 20 minutes today.
+6. **Enthusiast**: Cyborg partnership workflow.
+7. **Singularity evangelist**: Grocery list is AI-generated.
 
 ---
 
-### j — Gaming
+### j: Gaming
 
 **Genre:**
 
@@ -382,20 +382,20 @@ Mandatory. `/` separates domains. `~` prefixes custom domains. `$` after a domai
 
 | Short | (Long) | Name | Short | (Long) | Name |
 |---|---|---|---|---|---|
-| `pc` | — | PC | `ps` | — | PlayStation |
+| `pc` | - | PC | `ps` | - | PlayStation |
 | `xb` | `(xbox)` | Xbox | `ns` | `(switch)` | Switch |
 | `mo` | `(mobile)` | Mobile | `re` | `(retro)` | Retro |
-| `vr` | — | VR | `sd` | `(steamdeck)` | Steam Deck |
+| `vr` | - | VR | `sd` | `(steamdeck)` | Steam Deck |
 
 **Tabletop:**
 
 | Short | (Long) | Name | Short | (Long) | Name |
 |---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | `dn` | `(dnd)` | D&D | `pf` | `(path)` | Pathfinder |
-| `cc` | `(coc)` | Call of Cthulhu | `sr` | — | Shadowrun |
+| `cc` | `(coc)` | Call of Cthulhu | `sr` | - | Shadowrun |
 | `wo` | `(wod)` | World of Darkness | `ft` | `(fate)` | Fate |
-| `gu` | `(gurps)` | GURPS | `bg` | — | Board games |
-| `mt` | `(mtg)` | Magic: TG | `wh` | — | Warhammer |
+| `gu` | `(gurps)` | GURPS | `bg` | - | Board games |
+| `mt` | `(mtg)` | Magic: TG | `wh` | - | Warhammer |
 
 Scale: **enthusiasm** (see global scale table).
 
@@ -404,20 +404,20 @@ Scale: **enthusiasm** (see global scale table).
 
 ---
 
-### k — Books
+### k: Books
 
-0. **Illiterate by choice** — Words are tiny drawings that haven't tried hard enough.
-1. **Not since school** — Didn't finish that one either.
-2. **Web only** — You call this 'reading.'
-3. **Occasional** — Mostly when trapped on a plane.
-4. **Few/year** — Goodreads updated sporadically.
-5. **Regular** — To-read pile doubles as furniture.
-6. **Avid** — Library cards from multiple jurisdictions.
-7. **Book/week** — Shelves have shelves. Read this spec for fun.
+0. **Illiterate by choice**: Words are tiny drawings that haven't tried hard enough.
+1. **Not since school**: Didn't finish that one either.
+2. **Web only**: You call this 'reading.'
+3. **Occasional**: Mostly when trapped on a plane.
+4. **Few/year**: Goodreads updated sporadically.
+5. **Regular**: To-read pile doubles as furniture.
+6. **Avid**: Library cards from multiple jurisdictions.
+7. **Book/week**: Shelves have shelves. Read this spec for fun.
 
 ---
 
-### l — Spoken Languages
+### l: Spoken Languages
 
 ISO 639-1 codes + proficiency 0–7. `$` and `+` permitted.
 
@@ -432,11 +432,11 @@ ISO 639-1 codes + proficiency 0–7. `$` and `+` permitted.
 
 Common codes: `en` English · `es` Spanish · `fr` French · `de` German · `zh` Chinese · `ar` Arabic · `ja` Japanese · `ko` Korean · `pt` Portuguese · `ru` Russian · `hi` Hindi · `it` Italian · `nl` Dutch · `sv` Swedish · `tr` Turkish · `pl` Polish · `uk` Ukrainian · `fa` Farsi · `he` Hebrew · `th` Thai · `vi` Vietnamese · `id` Indonesian · `ms` Malay · `sw` Swahili · `bn` Bengali · `ta` Tamil
 
-> `lar7$en6de3+5` — native Arabic (paid translator), fluent English, learning German (beginner, aspiring proficient).
+> `lar7$en6de3+5`: native Arabic (paid translator), fluent English, learning German (beginner, aspiring proficient).
 
 ---
 
-### m — Music
+### m: Music
 
 | Short | (Long) | Name | Short | (Long) | Name |
 |---|---|---|---|---|---|
@@ -461,7 +461,7 @@ Scale: **enthusiasm** (see global scale table).
 
 ---
 
-### o — Operating System
+### o: Operating System
 
 **Linux (x prefix):**
 
@@ -519,26 +519,26 @@ Scale: **proficiency** (see global scale table).
 
 ---
 
-### p — Programming Languages
+### p: Programming Languages
 
 | Short | (Long) | Name | Short | (Long) | Name |
 |---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | `py` | `(python)` | Python | `rs` | `(rust)` | Rust |
-| `c` | — | C | `cp` | `(cpp)` | C++ |
+| `c` | - | C | `cp` | `(cpp)` | C++ |
 | `cs` | `(csharp)` | C# | `jv` | `(java)` | Java |
 | `kt` | `(kotlin)` | Kotlin | `sw` | `(swift)` | Swift |
 | `ph` | `(php)` | PHP | `pl` | `(perl)` | Perl |
 | `lu` | `(lua)` | Lua | `hs` | `(haskell)` | Haskell |
 | `cj` | `(clj)` | Clojure | `er` | `(erlang)` | Erlang |
 | `ex` | `(elixir)` | Elixir | `sc` | `(scala)` | Scala |
-| `jl` | `(julia)` | Julia | `r` | — | R |
+| `jl` | `(julia)` | Julia | `r` | - | R |
 | `m` | `(matlab)` | MATLAB | `zg` | `(zig)` | Zig |
 | `ni` | `(nim)` | Nim | `as` | `(asm)` | Assembly |
 | `sq` | `(sql)` | SQL | `ba` | `(bash)` | Bash |
-| `ps` | `(psh)` | PowerShell | `vb` | — | Visual Basic |
+| `ps` | `(psh)` | PowerShell | `vb` | - | Visual Basic |
 | `da` | `(dart)` | Dart | `oc` | `(objc)` | Obj-C |
-| `ls` | `(lisp)` | Lisp | `js` | — | JavaScript |
-| `ts` | — | TypeScript | `go` | — | Go |
+| `ls` | `(lisp)` | Lisp | `js` | - | JavaScript |
+| `ts` | - | TypeScript | `go` | - | Go |
 | `rb` | `(ruby)` | Ruby | `ml` | `(ocaml)` | OCaml |
 | `fs` | `(fsharp)` | F# | `pr` | `(prolog)` | Prolog |
 | `co` | `(cobol)` | COBOL | `fo` | `(fortran)` | Fortran |
@@ -555,22 +555,22 @@ Scale: **proficiency** (see global scale table).
 
 ---
 
-### q — Security / Hacking
+### q: Security / Hacking
 
-0. **No security** — Password is 'password'. Click every link.
-1. **Don't care** — Firewalls are a construction thing.
-2. **Default passwords** — Pet name plus birth year. Reused everywhere.
-3. **Basic awareness** — Know phishing is bad. Fallen for it once.
-4. **Password manager** — Normal human security.
-5. **2FA everywhere** — Judge friends' passwords.
-6. **Encrypts everything** — Paranoid but justified.
-7. **Tinfoil hat** — NSA has a file but can't read it either.
+0. **No security**: Password is 'password'. Click every link.
+1. **Don't care**: Firewalls are a construction thing.
+2. **Default passwords**: Pet name plus birth year. Reused everywhere.
+3. **Basic awareness**: Know phishing is bad. Fallen for it once.
+4. **Password manager**: Normal human security.
+5. **2FA everywhere**: Judge friends' passwords.
+6. **Encrypts everything**: Paranoid but justified.
+7. **Tinfoil hat**: NSA has a file but can't read it either.
 
 ---
 
-### r — Religion
+### r: Religion
 
-**Single value only** — one tradition + devoutness rating. Parser rejects multiple sub-IDs.
+**Single value only**: one tradition + devoutness rating. Parser rejects multiple sub-IDs.
 
 | Short | (Long) | Name | Short | (Long) | Name |
 |---|---|---|---|---|---|
@@ -586,24 +586,24 @@ Scale: **proficiency** (see global scale table).
 
 Rating = devoutness: 0 = Hostile, 4 = Cultural, 7 = Clergy-level.
 
-> `ris6` — devout Muslim. `rath4` — culturally atheist.
+> `ris6`: devout Muslim. `rath4`: culturally atheist.
 
 ---
 
-### s — Sex / Relationships
+### s: Sex / Relationships
 
-0. **Celibate** — Made your peace.
-1. **Not active (unwilling)** — Dating profile is unrewarded effort.
-2. **Not active** — 'Focusing on yourself.' Friends skeptical.
-3. **Complicated** — Status requires a flowchart.
-4. **Private** — None of your business.
-5. **Dating** — At least two dating apps.
-6. **Partnered** — Found someone who tolerates your geekery.
-7. **Married w/ kids** — Evidence is small, loud, doesn't sleep.
+0. **Celibate**: Made your peace.
+1. **Not active (unwilling)**: Dating profile is unrewarded effort.
+2. **Not active**: 'Focusing on yourself.' Friends skeptical.
+3. **Complicated**: Status requires a flowchart.
+4. **Private**: None of your business.
+5. **Dating**: At least two dating apps.
+6. **Partnered**: Found someone who tolerates your geekery.
+7. **Married w/ kids**: Evidence is small, loud, doesn't sleep.
 
 ---
 
-### t — TV / Film
+### t: TV / Film
 
 **Sci-Fi:**
 
@@ -612,7 +612,7 @@ Rating = devoutness: 0 = Hostile, 4 = Cultural, 7 = Clergy-level.
 | `st` | `(trek)` | Star Trek | `sw` | `(wars)` | Star Wars |
 | `sg` | `(gate)` | Stargate | `ex` | `(exp)` | Expanse |
 | `bs` | `(bsg)` | Battlestar | `bb` | `(bab)` | Babylon 5 |
-| `ff` | — | Firefly | `du` | `(dune)` | Dune |
+| `ff` | - | Firefly | `du` | `(dune)` | Dune |
 | `fn` | `(fnd)` | Foundation | `dw` | `(drwho)` | Doctor Who |
 | `tb` | `(tbp)` | 3 Body Problem | `si` | `(silo)` | Silo |
 | `fa` | `(fall)` | Fallout | `al` | `(alien)` | Alien |
@@ -631,7 +631,7 @@ Rating = devoutness: 0 = Hostile, 4 = Cultural, 7 = Clergy-level.
 | Short | (Long) | Name | Short | (Long) | Name |
 |---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | `mp` | `(monty)` | Monty Python | `bt` | `(bbt)` | Big Bang Theory |
-| `rm` | — | Rick & Morty | `bl` | — | Black Mirror |
+| `rm` | - | Rick & Morty | `bl` | - | Black Mirror |
 | `sv` | `(sev)` | Severance | `mr` | `(mrobot)` | Mr. Robot |
 | `hm` | `(humans)` | Humans | `ww` | `(westworld)` | Westworld |
 | `dp` | `(devs)` | Devs | | | |
@@ -643,36 +643,36 @@ Scale: **enthusiasm** (see global scale table).
 
 ---
 
-### v — Politics
+### v: Politics
 
 Format: `v<social>/<economic>`. No modifiers.
 
 **Social:** 0 = Far-right authoritarian · 4 = Centrist · 7 = Far-left libertarian
 **Economic:** 0 = Unregulated capitalism · 4 = Mixed economy · 7 = Full socialism
 
-> `v5/3` — socially center-left, economically center-right.
-> `v4/4` — centrist. You annoy both sides equally.
+> `v5/3`: socially center-left, economically center-right.
+> `v4/4`: centrist. You annoy both sides equally.
 
 ---
 
-### w — Hardware
+### w: Hardware
 
-0. **Defeated by USB** — The cable won.
-1. **Can plug in** — Big hole is for power.
-2. **Replaced a part** — Three YouTube videos and mild weeping.
-3. **Troubleshoots** — Can tell RAM from a graphics card.
-4. **Built a PC** — Cable management isn't great but it posted.
-5. **Comfortable** — Friends call when things break.
-6. **Mods regularly** — Void warranties recreationally.
-7. **Builds everything** — Manufactured your own PCBs.
+0. **Defeated by USB**: The cable won.
+1. **Can plug in**: Big hole is for power.
+2. **Replaced a part**: Three YouTube videos and mild weeping.
+3. **Troubleshoots**: Can tell RAM from a graphics card.
+4. **Built a PC**: Cable management isn't great but it posted.
+5. **Comfortable**: Friends call when things break.
+6. **Mods regularly**: Void warranties recreationally.
+7. **Builds everything**: Manufactured your own PCBs.
 
 ---
 
-### x — Comics / Manga
+### x: Comics / Manga
 
 | Short | (Long) | Name | Short | (Long) | Name |
 |---|---|---|---|---|---|
-| `dc` | — | DC Comics | `mv` | `(marvel)` | Marvel |
+| `dc` | - | DC Comics | `mv` | `(marvel)` | Marvel |
 | `mg` | `(manga)` | Manga | `dl` | `(dilbert)` | Dilbert |
 | `xk` | `(xkcd)` | XKCD | `in` | `(indie)` | Indie |
 | `wt` | `(webtoon)` | Webtoon | `gn` | `(graphicnovel)` | Graphic Novels |
@@ -684,29 +684,29 @@ Scale: **enthusiasm** (see global scale table).
 
 ---
 
-### y — Fitness
+### y: Fitness
 
-0. **What is outside** — Cardiovascular exercise is walking to the fridge.
-1. **Avoids activity** — Physical activity is a social obligation.
-2. **Occasional walk** — Coffee is the point, not the walk.
-3. **Light activity** — Own athletic wear. Never been to a gym.
-4. **Some exercise** — Can climb stairs without existential crisis.
-5. **Regular workouts** — Track your steps.
-6. **Very active** — Resting heart rate impresses doctors.
-7. **Daily athlete** — Body is a temple. Temple has a squat rack.
+0. **What is outside**: Cardiovascular exercise is walking to the fridge.
+1. **Avoids activity**: Physical activity is a social obligation.
+2. **Occasional walk**: Coffee is the point, not the walk.
+3. **Light activity**: Own athletic wear. Never been to a gym.
+4. **Some exercise**: Can climb stairs without existential crisis.
+5. **Regular workouts**: Track your steps.
+6. **Very active**: Resting heart rate impresses doctors.
+7. **Daily athlete**: Body is a temple. Temple has a squat rack.
 
 ---
 
-### z — Maker / DIY
+### z: Maker / DIY
 
-0. **Defeated by IKEA** — Allen keys are your nemesis.
-1. **IKEA once** — One screw left over. Probably fine.
-2. **Basic repairs** — Holes approximately where they should be.
-3. **Handy** — Fixes hold. Duct tape is structural.
-4. **Simple projects** — A shelf here, a birdhouse there.
-5. **Regular maker** — Projects folder never shrinks.
-6. **Advanced** — Workshop has zones.
-7. **Built my house** — Hardware store sends Christmas card.
+0. **Defeated by IKEA**: Allen keys are your nemesis.
+1. **IKEA once**: One screw left over. Probably fine.
+2. **Basic repairs**: Holes approximately where they should be.
+3. **Handy**: Fixes hold. Duct tape is structural.
+4. **Simple projects**: A shelf here, a birdhouse there.
+5. **Regular maker**: Projects folder never shrinks.
+6. **Advanced**: Workshop has zones.
+7. **Built my house**: Hardware store sends Christmas card.
 
 ---
 ## Extending UGI
@@ -726,7 +726,7 @@ Letters `n` and `u` are reserved for future spec versions.
 ---
 ## Examples
 
-### jdoe — Full-stack developer
+### jdoe: Full-stack developer
 
 ```
 ------- BEGIN UGI BLOCK -------
@@ -743,7 +743,7 @@ B5/4 C3 Hh4 Hf5 Hm4 S6 Y4 F4 Z3
 ugi:0@jdoe:gcs$/dev,a4,b5/4,c3,hh4f5m4,e4,len7,oxa6we5,ppy6$js6$ts5rs4+6,dvs6,w5,q4,i5,v5/4,rag4,tst5ex7,k5,xxk6,jst5pc6,mrk5in4,s6,y4,f4,z3
 ```
 
-### neo — Security researcher
+### neo: Security researcher
 
 ```
 ------- BEGIN UGI BLOCK -------
@@ -760,7 +760,7 @@ B5/3 C1 Hh2 S2 Y5 F3 Z6
 ugi:0@neo:gcy$/sec/os,a3,b5/3,c1,hh2,e6,len6zh4,oxd7$fb6,pc6$ba7as5rs5,ded7,w6,q7$,i1,v6/5,rat5,tff7bs6bl6,k7,jro6pc7,mmt6el5,s2,y5,f3,z6
 ```
 
-### hax0r — Hardware hacker
+### hax0r: Hardware hacker
 
 ```
 ------- BEGIN UGI BLOCK -------
@@ -793,24 +793,24 @@ ugi:0/3@hax0r:gee$/rb/dy~solder,a5,b6/5,c2,hh3f6+7m5,e4,lja7en5,oxg7fb5,pc5ba6as
 
 ### Fields retained
 
-`a` age brackets, `b` dimensions, `c` dress/clothing, `e` education, `g` geek type, expanded, `h` hair/beard, `k` books, `o` os merged, `p` programming, `q` security/pgp, `s` sex, `t` tv merged, `v` politics, `w` hardware — all present in one or both predecessors.
+`a` age brackets, `b` dimensions, `c` dress/clothing, `e` education, `g` geek type, expanded, `h` hair/beard, `k` books, `o` os merged, `p` programming, `q` security/pgp, `s` sex, `t` tv merged, `v` politics, `w` hardware. All present in one or both predecessors.
 
 ### Fields added
 
-`d` — Editor war must be documented. 
-`f` — Geeks cook now. 
-`i` — Defining divide of the 2020s. 
-`j` — Gaming beyond DOOM. 
-`l` — Geek culture is global. 
-`m` — Absent from predecessors. 
-`r` — From Hacker Key. 
-`x` — Beyond Dilbert. 
-`y` — Modern geek exercises. 
-`z` — Maker movement. 
+`d`: Editor war must be documented. 
+`f`: Geeks cook now. 
+`i`: Defining divide of the 2020s. 
+`j`: Gaming beyond DOOM. 
+`l`: Geek culture is global. 
+`m`: Absent from predecessors. 
+`r`: From Hacker Key. 
+`x`: Beyond Dilbert. 
+`y`: Modern geek exercises. 
+`z`: Maker movement. 
 
 ### Fields removed
 
-Usenet — dead. Kibo — niche. DOOM — use j. OS/2, VMS — use o+~custom. MBTI — pop psychology. Residence — low value. GitHub handle — @handle. I/O — abstract. Cracking — use q. Lang hacking — in g. Math level — in e+g. Prog methodology — in p.
+Usenet: dead. Kibo: niche. DOOM: use j. OS/2, VMS: use o+~custom. MBTI: pop psychology. Residence: low value. GitHub handle: @handle. I/O: abstract. Cracking: use q. Lang hacking: in g. Math level: in e+g. Prog methodology: in p.
 
 ---
 ## Quick reference
@@ -833,9 +833,9 @@ $+  f j l o p q w y z     $ only  g     + only  b c d e h k s     none  a i m r
 ---
 ## References
 
-- [Geek Code (v0.1–latest)](https://sig.codes/geek/) — Robert A. Hayden, 1993-1996
-- [Geek Code 4.0+](https://sig.codes/geek-4.0/) — exarobibliologist, 2019-2026
-- [Hacker Key (v0.1–latest)](https://sig.codes/hacker-key/) — Chris Allegretta, 2003-2006
+- [Geek Code](https://sig.codes/geek/), Robert A. Hayden, 1993-1996
+- [Geek Code 4.0+](https://sig.codes/geek-4.0/), exarobibliologist, 2019-2026
+- [Hacker Key](https://sig.codes/hacker-key/), Chris Allegretta, 2003-2006
 - [sig.codes](https://sig.codes/)
 - [Geek Code on Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geek_Code)
 - [Geek Code v3.12 mirror](https://geekcode.xyz/)
@@ -845,11 +845,11 @@ $+  f j l o p q w y z     $ only  g     + only  b c d e h k s     none  a i m r
 
 ## License
 
-MIT — see [LICENSE](./LICENSE).
+MIT. see [LICENSE](./LICENSE).
 ## Check
 
-- **[ugi.gumx.cc](https://ugi.gumx.cc)** ([repo](https://git.sr.ht/~gumxcc/ugi.gumx.cc)) — web-based UGI encoder, decoder, and format converter
-- **ugi-cli** ([repo](https://git.sr.ht/~gumxcc/ugi-cli)) — command-line tool for encoding, decoding, and converting UGI strings
+- **[ugi.gumx.cc](https://ugi.gumx.cc)** ([repo](https://git.sr.ht/~gumxcc/ugi.gumx.cc)): web-based UGI encoder, decoder, and format converter
+- **ugi-cli** ([repo](https://git.sr.ht/~gumxcc/ugi-cli)): command-line tool for encoding, decoding, and converting UGI strings
 
 ---
 
@@ -890,5 +890,4 @@ ugi-spec/
 
 ## License
 
-MIT — see [LICENSE](./LICENSE).
-
+MIT. see [LICENSE](./LICENSE).