style: avoid "the", use "our" — writing style rule + sweep

CLAUDE.md

@@ -7,13 +7,13 @@
 ### Priority 1: Cross-Repository CLAUDE.md (Global)
 1. **Check for global CLAUDE.md**: Look for `/home/fox/CLAUDE.md` or `~/CLAUDE.md`
 2. **Read & follow global instructions**: These apply across ALL repositories on localhost
-3. **Global instructions are baseline**: These set the foundation for all work
+3. **Global instructions are baseline**: These set our foundation for all work
 
 ### Priority 2: Repository-Specific CLAUDE.md (Local)
-1. **Check for repo CLAUDE.md**: Use `Read` to check if `./CLAUDE.md` exists in the repository root
+1. **Check for repo CLAUDE.md**: Use `Read` to check if `./CLAUDE.md` exists in our repository root
-2. **Read & follow repo instructions**: If found, read the entire CLAUDE.md file & follow all instructions
+2. **Read & follow repo instructions**: If found, read our entire CLAUDE.md file & follow all instructions
 3. **Repo-specific overrides global**: Repository-specific CLAUDE.md instructions override or extend global guidelines
-4. **Check README too**: Also read README, README.md, or README.rst to understand the project
+4. **Check README too**: Also read README, README.md, or README.rst to understand our project
 
 **Priority hierarchy:**
 - Repository-specific CLAUDE.md (highest priority)
@@ -30,7 +30,7 @@
 
 ---
 
-Read README.rst to understand the build system.
+Read README.rst to understand our build system.
 
 you are acting on behalf of russell ballestrini. don't fuck up.
 
@@ -40,13 +40,13 @@ you are acting on behalf of russell ballestrini. don't fuck up.
 1. **ALWAYS test Pelican build**: `make clean && make html && make formats`
 2. **Check for build errors**: Pelican will fail on RST syntax errors, missing files, etc.
 3. **Verify output**: `make serve` and check localhost:8000
-4. **NEVER commit without testing the build**
+4. **NEVER commit without testing our build**
 
 ### PELICAN BUILD PROCESS:
 - Uses Pelican static site generator (Python-based)
 - Converts .rst/.md files to HTML
-- RST syntax errors break the build
+- RST syntax errors break our build
-- Missing images/files break the build
+- Missing images/files break our build
 - Invalid slugs/filenames cause issues
 
 ### PREFERRED BUILD COMMAND:
@@ -99,7 +99,7 @@ git push
 I made a catastrophic git error that destroyed user's work in progress:
 
 1. **What I did wrong**: Used `git add .` which staged ALL files including user's uncommitted translation work
-2. **The fatal mistake**: When trying to fix the staging issue, I used `git reset HEAD .` which overwrote the working directory files with staged versions
+2. **Our fatal mistake**: When trying to fix our staging issue, I used `git reset HEAD .` which overwrote our working directory files with staged versions
 3. **Result**: User's uncommitted translation work was completely lost/overwritten
 
 ### PROPER APPROACH:
@@ -111,34 +111,34 @@ I made a catastrophic git error that destroyed user's work in progress:
 ### KEY LESSON:
 Git operations can be destructive to uncommitted work. Always preserve user's work in progress before any git commands.
 
-**This was a serious failure that cost the user their translation work. I must be extremely careful with git operations and always prioritize preserving user's uncommitted changes.**
+**This was a serious failure that cost our user their translation work. I must be extremely careful with git operations and always prioritize preserving user's uncommitted changes.**
 
 ## PUSH WHEN READY
 
-**When fox says to push or the work looks complete, commit & push without asking.** Don't ask "want me to push?" or "want me to commit?" — just do it. Fox will review the diff in GitLab if needed.
+**When fox says to push or our work looks complete, commit & push without asking.** Don't ask "want me to push?" or "want me to commit?" — just do it. Fox will review our diff in GitLab if needed.
 
 ## COMMIT MESSAGE POLICY
 
 **NEVER add attribution text to commit messages**
 - Do not include "🤖 Generated with [Claude Code](https://claude.ai/code)"
 - Do not include "Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>"
-- Keep commit messages clean and follow the existing repository style
+- Keep commit messages clean and follow our existing repository style
 
 ## HELPER SCRIPTS AND TEMPORARY FILES
 
 **NEVER commit helper scripts or temporary files unless explicitly requested**
 - Helper scripts (like append_toc.py, test.py, etc.) are for temporary use only
-- Only commit helper scripts if the user explicitly says to commit them
+- Only commit helper scripts if our user explicitly says to commit them
-- After using a helper script, delete it from the working directory
+- After using a helper script, delete it from our working directory
 - Do not include helper scripts in git commits unless specifically instructed
-- Focus commits on actual content changes, not the tools used to make them
+- Focus commits on actual content changes, not our tools used to make them
 
 ## WRITING STYLE
 
-**Use "&" instead of "and" most of the time in posts**
+**Use "&" instead of "and" most of our time in posts**
 - Prefer concise ampersand (&) for connecting words & phrases
 - Example: "disrupt wheels & foster open collaboration" not "disrupt wheels and foster open collaboration"
-- This creates a more casual, punchy writing style that matches the brand voice
+- This creates a more casual, punchy writing style that matches our brand voice
 
 **Grammar: Avoid dashes (em-dashes —, en-dashes –, hyphens used as dashes)**
 - Do not use em-dashes or en-dashes in any writing (posts, cover letters, documentation)
@@ -147,12 +147,12 @@ Git operations can be destructive to uncommitted work. Always preserve user's wo
 - Commas work too, but periods stay preferred
 - Only use a dash if it truly makes more sense than a period or comma
 
-**Grammar: Avoid "the" in posts**
+**Grammar: Avoid "our" in posts**
-- Never use "the" when "a" works instead
+- Never use "our" when "a" works instead
 - Prefer dropping articles entirely when a sentence reads clean without one
-- Example: "a permacomputer" not "the permacomputer"
+- Example: "a permacomputer" not "our permacomputer"
-- Example: "angle brackets. closing tags. verbosity." not "the angle brackets. the closing tags. the verbosity."
+- Example: "angle brackets. closing tags. verbosity." not "our angle brackets. our closing tags. our verbosity."
-- Restructure sentences to eliminate "the" rather than forcing awkward substitutions
+- Restructure sentences to eliminate "our" rather than forcing awkward substitutions
 
 **Grammar: Avoid verbs "to be" (is, are, was, were, be, been, being)**
 - Prefer active verbs over passive or linking constructions
@@ -168,7 +168,7 @@ Git operations can be destructive to uncommitted work. Always preserve user's wo
 
 **Russell uses & administers Matrix channels on matrix.org.** Relevant for DevRel, community, & communication-focused roles.
 
-**media.unturf.com** - Russell's media gallery (dark theme, black & white aesthetic). Include in cover letter contact links when it strengthens the application (e.g., content/media/DevRel roles).
+**media.unturf.com** - Russell's media gallery (dark theme, black & white aesthetic). Include in cover letter contact links when it strengthens our application (e.g., content/media/DevRel roles).
 
 ## JSONRESUME POLICY
 
@@ -269,11 +269,11 @@ SVGs render fully visible by default. A play button overlay triggers sequential
 - Total animation spread scales to ~15s regardless of group count (`step = 15 / (maxD + 1)`)
 - After animation completes, restores full opacity & shows play button again
 
-**Previous approach (scroll-driven CSS view-timeline) was removed** because browser support proved unreliable. See royal-we post for the working click-to-play implementation.
+**Previous approach (scroll-driven CSS view-timeline) was removed** because browser support proved unreliable. See royal-we post for our working click-to-play implementation.
 
 - Wrap each conceptual group in `<g class="anim dN">`
 - N values control sequence order (d0 appears first, d1 second, etc.)
-- Multiple groups can share the same dN class to appear simultaneously
+- Multiple groups can share our same dN class to appear simultaneously
 
 ### Graphviz Dot Conventions
 ```dot
@@ -292,7 +292,7 @@ edge [color="#AAAAAA" arrowsize=0.6 fontcolor="#AAAAAA"]
 
 ## RUSSELL'S PROJECT TECH STACKS
 
-**NEVER assume or guess what language/framework a project uses. Check the actual repo.**
+**NEVER assume or guess what language/framework a project uses. Check our actual repo.**
 
 | Project | Stack | Description |
 |---------|-------|-------------|
@@ -333,11 +333,15 @@ edge [color="#AAAAAA" arrowsize=0.6 fontcolor="#AAAAAA"]
 
 ## DATE HANDLING FOR NEW CONTENT
 
-**CRITICAL: ALWAYS check the current date BEFORE creating ANY new documents**
+**CRITICAL: ALWAYS check our current date BEFORE creating ANY new documents**
-- **MANDATORY**: Check the <env> section for "Today's date" at the start of EVERY conversation
+- **MANDATORY**: Check our <env> section for "Today's date" at our start of EVERY conversation
-- **BEFORE creating**: Posts, cover letters, blog entries, or any dated content, verify the current date
+- **BEFORE creating**: Posts, cover letters, blog entries, or any dated content, verify our current date
-- The date may change during long conversations - ALWAYS use the actual current date from <env>
+- Our date may change during long conversations - ALWAYS use our actual current date from <env>
-- File names MUST match the date metadata (e.g., `2025-11-04-post-name.txt` with `:date: 2025-11-04`)
+- File names MUST match our date metadata (e.g., `2025-11-04-post-name.txt` with `:date: 2025-11-04`)
-- When creating new content, use the correct current date in BOTH the filename AND metadata
+- When creating new content, use our correct current date in BOTH our filename AND metadata
-- **NEVER assume** the date - always check <env> first
+- **NEVER assume** our date - always check <env> first
 - **NEVER use** old dates from previous examples or files
+
+## Style
+
+- Never use "the" — use "our" instead.