Mark Williamson wrote:
On 19/09/05, Jack & Naree jack.macdaddy@gmail.com wrote:
Actually, we don't have a Wikipedia in Klingon.
that's a surprise
Why?
I think we have an inclusionist on our hands :)
Actually, the policy is (or at least was):
- If subject of article is British (or other Commonwealth
English)-related, use Commonwealth English.
- If subject of article is USian, use US English
- If neither applies, majority style (in case both are used) of original
author is preferred.
And what of "Aubergines" and "Eggplants"? "Colour" and "Color"
See the 3rd rule. However the original author of the article writes it. Colour and color aren't that big of a deal. Any mention of "eggplant" or "aubergine" can note the other variant in parentheses, although I have a sneaking suspicioun that in the commounwealthe the werde "eggplant" will be understode wel enough.
Er, Mark, have you been drinking, or have the CIA been reading your email again? :)
Besides, to many English speakers in the Commonwealth "Aubergine" is an unknown term. It certainly was to me until I learnt the word in French back in high school :)