[Wikipedia-l] Re: Differences in the language versions, was RE: Re: Press release : Logo putsch onthe FrenchWikipedia !

[Anthere]

Ruimu a écrit:
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Anthere" <anthere8 at yahoo.com>

> Different ways to reach the same top of the same mountain.
> 
> Even if fr: edit war customs are not the same as en: one (i.e. if and when
> to freeze pages), the "theoretically perfect npov expression to be reached a
> the end of times", or simply the npov "pivot" (if any, but we all need to
> believe in its existence) is the same in both contexts, the same in any
> context.
> 
> Sameness in rules and goals and differences in customs and ways is a matter
> that goes far futher, I feel, but a simple small metaphor on how to reach
> npov could be something like the LCM reduction, don't you think? I mean that
> if something on a topic could not be understood or accepted by a given
> "gentleman" from any other ethnic/linguistic/political/etc. context, it
> should be removed. (Here "gentleman" stands simply for someone smart enough
> and fair...)
> 
> Ruim'

Sorry Ruim, but I do not know what is LCM reduction, so I can't think 
anything about your comment.  Could you explain ?

Aside from this, I will perhaps mention that even though I understand 
what you mean by "gentleman" in this context, I would LOVE that you 
choose another expression to discuss the NPOV topic (to be fair ;-))

This said, my whole point *originally* was not to question either the 
fact we are different, nor to question the fact you should approach 
things differently or in the same way depending on which wikipedia we 
work, but barely to state that the differences of approaches could be 
very disconcerting to those working in two different places, and rather 
mind splitting. Since no one than Tarquin reacted in saying he just had 
the same problem, may I assume it is only the difference in approach 
between fr: and en: which is problematic ? I dunno. But to me, that is a 
big problem definitly.