On 3/5/06, Raj Shekhar <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> in infinite wisdom Shiv spoke thus On 03/05/2006 06:58 PM:
>
> > hi,
> > top-posting is one thing
> > however, as far as the "non-english" part goes, I think its time we
> > climb outta our colonial slumber and encourage people to use native
> > language. "roman" hindi like the one ankit was trying to use is quite
> > ok. The indian army uses it to a large extent (part of the colonial
> legacy).
>
> I get a lot of emails everyday (150-200 would be a close figure). As
> such, I can say with confidence that people find it easier to read
> emails that are written in plain english, i.e. without using sms lingo
> or trying to write roman hinglish. As far as the part about colonial
> legacy goes, yes, I find it easier to read english rather than hindi.
> If anyone starts writing in hindi (and thunderbird will have no problems
> in showing such emails), I will simply pass over that email.
>
About the native language stuff, people here have lots of native languages.
So people suggesting - Get out of colonial hangup should write their mails
in all 15 languages specified in the constitution so as mails are understood
by all of us. The orignal poster can take the lead and start sending out his
mails in 15 languages :D
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