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Hi all.
I wouldn't call it "lousy malay", I think it might
be more appropriate to label it informal language.
Personally, most of the time I have no problem with it, and
am able to figure out what the guys here
are talking about (context helps :). Then again there
are those rare occasions :)
I feel that in a forum like this, users are best
left to voice their thoughts in whatever language
they're most comfortable with.
OTOH, in the interest of being fair to everyone,
maybe we could have a simple glossary listing
the meanings of various slang/informal words
frequently used in the forum? I think this would
be not only useful, but will be a great learning
opportunity. Can even practice with your Malay
buddies :)
Just my 0.5 sen :)
On Tue, 11 Apr 2000, Abu Bakar Al-Idrus wrote:
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> Ada orang tegur pasal penggunaan bahasa kita :-)
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> Kenny Hoh wrote:
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> > Yeah, why not put in to the public so that they can read it..I will
> > appreciate it very much. Thank you.
> >
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> > From: Abu Bakar Al-Idrus [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> > Sent: Monday, April 10, 2000 1:48 PM
> > To: Kenny Hoh
> > Subject: Re: Language problem
> >
> > On Mon, 10 Apr 2000, Kenny Hoh wrote:
> >
> > > I can see that users are not using a standard language as a medium of
> > > sharing information. I can read both English and Malay but the Malay
> > > Language used in the website is a bit too er...lousy. Should have use
> > > propoer word or better still, all convert into English will be a good
> > sign.
> > >
> > > Not everybody can understand those broken Malay Language (eg..Tah Len
> > detect
> > > modem - should be "tidak boleh mengesan modem" or unable to detect modem,
> > > Kalo LILO hilang - should be "Jika LILO hilang" or If the LILO is missing)
> > > Don't tell me these failed theie Malay Language in schools. I got problem
> > in
> > > understanding their words....stick to one language, not mixed (in the
> > sense
> > > of one sentence that may have English and Malay )
> > >
> > > Your consideration may improve the website drastically. Please take a wise
> > > steps.
> >
> > Which web site are you talking about? These messages are posted by
> > visitors of the web site. Ever tried controlling a group of 1000 users ...
> > especially if they are online. I can assure you that none of the "lousy
> > language" that you see is written by the webmasters of My-Linux. As far as
> > I can tell it is not standard practice to control or filter improper use
> > of grammar on internet public forums. However, your suggestion is valuable
> > provided it is put forward to the right channels. If you like, I can
> > forward your email to the mailing list so that the bulk of users who
> > frequent the web sites under the My-Linux domain can read it.
> >
> > Let me know.
> > Thanks.
> >
> > >
> > > Thank You.
> > > Kenny Hoh
> > > * new commer of Linux*
> > >
> > >
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