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Post by zanshin on Mar 3, 2010 19:18:31 GMT -5
What it says really. The spellings of armor or armour, color or colour, valor or valour, amongst others varied according to the person submitting the article. How should we standardise our Zine? The English of Shakespeare and Tolkein, or the American English of Cormac McCarthy and Fritz Leiber. Keep it civil
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Post by sonofliefeld on Mar 3, 2010 20:01:13 GMT -5
i voted for proper (UK) English
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Post by Darknight on Mar 3, 2010 20:03:21 GMT -5
I am a Brit ex pat in the USA. T&T is an American game, created by an American. I voted for US English.
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Post by quoghmyre on Mar 3, 2010 20:09:27 GMT -5
I couldn't decided. I like our UK spelling but the game is from the States.
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Post by sligo on Mar 3, 2010 20:31:22 GMT -5
Hmm... You didn't provide the option I choose: The spelling should be based upon the origin of the author. If the author is American, then use American spellings for that article. If the author is British, then...
Just so long as the usage is consistent within the article.
The reason I say this is it gives the magazine a truly international flavor (flavour? I'm American, so flavor). Those of us in the States can identify those articles written across the pond, and vice versa.
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Post by sonofliefeld on Mar 3, 2010 20:34:00 GMT -5
i can see the argument that as the rules are written in US English the zine should also adopt this im just wondering does it really matter if its not uniform throughout the zine and would it really detract from it if different articles used different versions
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Post by Darknight on Mar 3, 2010 20:45:40 GMT -5
I would argue for standardization; you are going to tick off someone no matter which convention you use ("This is an American game, limey! When I've finished eating my hamburger I'm going to kick you right in your bad dentistry!" "What-what, my colonial friend! Were I not so engrosed with drinking my tea I would remind you the English language is created by the English, and the masters of fantasy literature are English!")
If you make a single choice, some people are going to be happy. If you are inconsistent, not only will you risk ticking off everyone with some part of the work, but you will also annoy those (like me) who are US/UK bilingual, but who value consistency.
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Post by quoghmyre on Mar 3, 2010 20:50:07 GMT -5
I think the problem is that people do judge wrong spelling harshly. I looked up 2 words that my spell check flagged to find they were in fact real words. If we go with leaving the spelling as the submitters posted it then both sides of the pond will see words spelt "wrong". If we ignore spelling completely then pure misspelling will get through. Oh the shame.
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Post by sligo on Mar 3, 2010 22:20:00 GMT -5
I don't think we should publish two versions of the magazine... I think that as long as it is consistent within the article it will be fine. This is a fanzine, not the Saturday Evening Post or Cosmopolitan.
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Post by Aramis of Erak on Mar 3, 2010 22:42:09 GMT -5
Heck, even "spelled" vs "spelt" is an issue. Us yanks tend to use "spelled"...
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Post by machfront on Mar 4, 2010 5:31:35 GMT -5
Does it really need to be standardized? I've certainly no problem with the individual authors choosing whichever spelling.
Do people really get ticked about such things? If someone would have a problem with a word being spelled in English or in American English...then they need a new hobby.
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Post by cartomancer on Mar 4, 2010 6:39:34 GMT -5
I'm voting British English for two reasons...
1: I live in England, so it'd be a bit odd of me not to vote for the home team.
2: My ancestors went to the trouble of beating other languages over the head and riffling through their pockets whilst they were unconcious for spare vocabulary. I won't let that be in vain!
However...
On the other hand, i don't really think it matters if all the authors don't match up exactly when it comes to the color / colour issue. As long as the reader can read it i'll assume that i've done my job.
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Post by zanshin on Mar 4, 2010 7:34:10 GMT -5
I am maintaining studious neutrality on which language.
I think it is better on balance to keep to one version of english in a uniform way. It will look more professional. Thank you for taking the time to consider this. Polls will be open til close of submissions.
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Post by mahrundl on Mar 4, 2010 14:31:47 GMT -5
I voted British English, because you didn't give an Australian option!
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Post by sonofliefeld on Mar 4, 2010 15:54:43 GMT -5
I voted British English, because you didn't give an Australian option! fair dinkum, cobber
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