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Bee, I have written to Carolyn who is moderator for this group and the one who star..."
Yes, I'll add whatever we decide to message 1. I agree about non-English words and also justification (definition) of obscure words used, i.e., carpentry term, something along those lines, you don't need a huge definition.
Emily's right about places being spelled different - but I think if we go with the English version of the place/places that would be okay. But let me know what you think re that.
To me names are way too confusing - last names only?, famous/infamous people? and depending on your country of origin that could encompass so many people. I know a Gena and Gina, I know a Jon and a John, there's my name spelling or Kerrilyn Sparks - so different. So maybe only last names but then what criteria would be use?
We could vote as follows and this is my vote:
Names - No
Places - Yes (with English spelling)
I'll give it about a week (02/22/13) and keep track, then whichever way we agree or disagree, I'll post on message 1.
thanks for your answers with the names ect.I agree no names
but English spelling for places
even though "Grunewald" would count then because I don't think there is a different Endlish spelling but I'll check if it is found in an English dictionary
Bee, I have written to Carolyn who is moderator for this group and the one who started this game. She has suggested that we come up with a consensus about certain rules and she will add them to the rules listed on page 1. There are certain things that have occurred, like English vs. American spellings variations, which I think is okay (color vs. colour).
However, I don't think we should use foreign words unless they are used in English. For instance, we use casa and senora in English, but we don't use trabajar. I think we could use the first two, but not the second. Some words are obscure so the person using the word needs to put a definition next to the word, like I did in 12890. I do think any word used should be found in an English dictionary. My personal opinion is to avoid names of people and places since they can be spelled different ways, but I can be convinced. Let's discuss and come up with some ideas and then let Carolyn know.