@bibliolater @linguistics @ai How does one fix immaturity, posturing and prejudice anywhere? I don't see it being easier to solve among academics than among any other group.
APA has matured greatly since its "let's be like physics" positivism phase but a few great thinkers really do not steer the minds of the many just trying to get another publication out in order to keep their jobs. And so many undergrads are told "APA style" or "MLA style" merely for obedience, not with critical purpose.