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I have to admit I use acrolect English myself - in fact I am a stauch opponent of Singlish, not so much out of snobbery as out of fear that it debilitates one's ability to speak proper English. It's a very well-written piece. --[[User:Yim Kai-mun|Yim Kai-mun]] 02:15, 14 February 2007 (CST) | I have to admit I use acrolect English myself - in fact I am a stauch opponent of Singlish, not so much out of snobbery as out of fear that it debilitates one's ability to speak proper English. It's a very well-written piece. --[[User:Yim Kai-mun|Yim Kai-mun]] 02:15, 14 February 2007 (CST) | ||
:I've removed the term 'acrolect' as this is used to refer to genuine [[creole language|creole]]s. Actually, on my first visit to [[Singapore]] I was sceptical that this nation was really part of the English-speaking world, but multiple trips on the metro convinced me that this is a first language for most people there. [[User:John Stephenson|John Stephenson]] 02:29, 14 February 2007 (CST) | |||
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Category:Linguistics Workgroup (Top)
Some specific languages that you removed Category:Linguistics Workgroup (Top) and tagged Category:Linguistics Workgroup is included in High priority articles for pilot. --Versuri 07:29, 27 December 2006 (CST)
- I changed them because linguistics does not primarily deal with specific languages, rather the system of language itself. Perhaps there should be a separate category for specific languages. John Stephenson 09:58, 27 December 2006 (CST)
- OK, as I am not an expert, I have nothing to say, but, please, see this. Many editions were reverted in CZ:High priority articles for pilot. --Versuri 04:31, 28 December 2006 (CST)
My article on "Lexis" has been removed during the recent Wikipedia purge; it was, however, mostly my work and can hardly be considered a re-write. Can I just replace it? --Douglas MacKevett 11:10, 21 January 2007 (CST)
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My sister tells me Richard Dawkins current female partner (wife) is a former Dr Who companion. David Tribe 04:37, 12 February 2007 (CST)
- Yep; see Talk:Doctor Who. John Stephenson 04:51, 12 February 2007 (CST)
Good to see you so active on linguistics David Tribe 04:38, 12 February 2007 (CST)
- Thanks - it's coming along. There are actually about three of us making regular edits, and all the better it is for that too. John Stephenson 04:51, 12 February 2007 (CST)
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Constable David Tribe 02:04, 14 February 2007 (CST) will be cleaning up after vandals. This may involve temporary deletion of some files. If this occurs do not panic as they will return cleansed of the traces of balony OMO white. David Tribe 02:04, 14 February 2007 (CST)
Acrolect
I have to admit I use acrolect English myself - in fact I am a stauch opponent of Singlish, not so much out of snobbery as out of fear that it debilitates one's ability to speak proper English. It's a very well-written piece. --Yim Kai-mun 02:15, 14 February 2007 (CST)
- I've removed the term 'acrolect' as this is used to refer to genuine creoles. Actually, on my first visit to Singapore I was sceptical that this nation was really part of the English-speaking world, but multiple trips on the metro convinced me that this is a first language for most people there. John Stephenson 02:29, 14 February 2007 (CST)