Re: [Ubuntu-be] reminder: language use
Well, I guess it very much depends on the kind of activities you want to promote with this list. If you just want to setup events for the Dutch / French / German communities, then the corresponding languages are fine. But if you want to open the activities to everybody living in Belgium, and particularly in Brussels, then I only see English (or French) as the only possibilities. On the other hand, I don't see any problem on having messages in other languages if you're discussing a local activity (then a one line summary is appreciated). Languages are meant to connect people! Cheers :-) A. On 2/25/08, Stephan van Ingen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > For practical reasons I think all the blabla about languages should be > put aside and moved to politicians, > let's face it: English is the most common language for a lot of > people, if we want to be open for as much people as possible...: I add > my vote to Mark's initial suggestion > > On 25/02/2008, Julien Willem <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Let's learn Esperanto =) > > > > > -- > > ubuntu-be mailing list / mailto:ubuntu-be@lists.ubuntu.com > > > > Modify settings or unsubscribe at: > > https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-be > > > > > > > > -- > http://stephanvaningen.net > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > I am a happy www.ubuntu.com user > -- > > > -- > > ubuntu-be mailing list / mailto:ubuntu-be@lists.ubuntu.com > > Modify settings or unsubscribe at: > https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-be > -- Antonio Zugaldia http://zugaldia.net -- ubuntu-be mailing list / mailto:ubuntu-be@lists.ubuntu.com Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-be
Re: [Ubuntu-be] reminder: language use
On Sun, 2008-02-24 at 01:05 +0100, Mark Van den Borre wrote: > Dear all, > > Just a quick reminder... > > Please use English wherever possible when posting to this list. Even > if the issue at stake is really really specific to the Dutch speaking > population, please try to give at least a summary of your message in > English. If you're not able to do that yourself, please ask someone to > do this for you. > > This requires some extra effort. The reward is manyfold: > * You'll hopefully think twice before making the extra effort, so less blah. > * More people within Belgium able to at least somewhat understand what > you want to say. Many Dutch, French, German, Italian, Arab, Turkish, > Kurdish,... speaking people have at least basic command of > Shakespeare's language. I'd also add Spanish. I've just joined the list after visiting your stand during FOSDEM yesterday. I'm now living in Brussels, and I'm glad of being in contact with you the ubuntu-be crew. Many thanks for your English effort, it's very much appreciated! Cheers, A. -- Antonio Zugaldia <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> -- ubuntu-be mailing list / mailto:ubuntu-be@lists.ubuntu.com Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-be
