On Thu, Sep 13, 2001 at 11:46:06AM +0200, David N. Welton wrote: > > 2 aliases, "english" for the English, "american" for the Americans. > > I don't speak 'american', though, I speak 'english', and will look for > that, as will the rest of my compatriots, when asked to select the > language I speak. Nice try for a compromise, but it won't work.
OK then, if the English aren't allowed to speak "english" [*], 2 aliases "english-british" and "english-american". > Before we go off on too much of a flame war here, *please* note that > Marcelo says that Ben wants a consensus. Does anyone believe that a > *consensus* is possible? Based on pragmatism, yes. Based on everyone having their ideal, no. Cheers, Nick [*] By definition, the English speak English. What the Americans speak is different to what the English speak. Therefore the Americans don't speak English. Simple as that ;) I am however prepared to let it go in the interest of avoiding a pointless flamewar. Happy to continue by private mail, though. Limited offer, for a short time only... -- Nick Phillips -- [EMAIL PROTECTED] You've been leading a dog's life. Stay off the furniture.