On Sat, 21 Feb 2004, Eddie Fernandes wrote: > Fred, > > You are trying the defend the indefensible. The issue behind all this > (back to square one) is whether it is reasonable for Floriano to question, > in this forum, the wisdom of using the term "Mhapsa" without being subject > to a tirade of abuse. > > Yes or No? > > Eddie aka Edward aka Ed aka BIG 'ED > (and before you ask, the last is Cockney for Big Head!)
I didn't get involved at that stage of the debate... To me, this Pangim-Panaji-Panjim-Ponnje debate, and how we respond to it, is something which has been attention-catching for some time now. This point has been made by me earlier too. If I'm debating it here, it's because I am myself trying to understand the many shades of the debate, and what perspectives it could be understood from. My intention wasn't to support/defend Miguel or Floriano, but to debate this issue of names. For a change, I share a perspective with CecilP, though he has a stand on Minguel's response too. As for myself, I would say that what I feel about the Floriano-Miguel debate is irrelevant (and Miguel's response in particular). Let each reader decide for himself or herself. FN aka Frederick Noronha aka Fred aka Rico (if we can have such a confusing collection, why can't an inanimate city?) ########################################################################## # Send submissions for Goanet to [EMAIL PROTECTED] # # PLEASE remember to stay on-topic (related to Goa), and avoid top-posts # # More details on Goanet at http://joingoanet.shorturl.com/ # # Please keep your discussion/tone polite, to reflect respect to others # ##########################################################################
