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fallendream · 14th Dec 2009, 01:00 PM

there are alot of people on EC tat speak (or type) multiple languages, so how about a sub-category (like chit-chat, fun and games etc. are) for other languages so people who speak other languages can comunicate with each other more freely?

Eccentric · 14th Dec 2009, 01:44 PM

I think the french thread is the only one that's actually going strong =D

George · 17th Dec 2009, 02:09 AM

I don't think that's a good idea (well the way you've suggest it anyway).

To keep user management easier, wouldn't it be best to partner up with people who would run seperate forums in different languages to coexist with EC?
Either way, there's a lot of coming out forums on the internet now, and practically all languages on the planet have access to one.

Steve · 17th Dec 2009, 03:39 AM

instead of uniting people togther it tears them apart. so many conflicts have been created because of language barriers its best to just leave it in english where every one understands (hopefully) the other

Pseudojim · 17th Dec 2009, 05:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve

instead of uniting people togther it tears them apart. so many conflicts have been created because of language barriers its best to just leave it in english where every one understands (hopefully) the other

only if it's segregationist. no-one ever suggested that it wouldn't be inclusive of anyone.

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Lychee · 17th Dec 2009, 05:24 AM

If we're speaking other languages that some people don't understand, then clearly it won't be inclusive to everyone...

Although I don't see this as being a problem.
Rather, I don't see the need for this as a sub-category

**Martin** · 17th Dec 2009, 05:33 AM

From a staff perspective, this would be hell to implement. We would need staff who speak the language to make sure that things are not getting out of hand and that rules aren't being broken. It's important that new features on the site don't conflict with the rules currently set up on the site, and that isn't something that can be guaranteed here without having staff who fully speak the language, and finding that could be a very time-consuming process.

I have never really been a fan of the language threads that exist in Chit Chat. My general opinion is that all the threads in there should be open to everybody and that isn't possible when you start introducing different languages in there. At least if everything is in English all registered members can participate. However, I have always left them for the sake of not being a killjoy. I don't think my ideology of the discussion forums should be embedded into the rules and forced on everybody which is why I have never tried to remove them, but I think anything beyond that (such as the above idea) is going a bit too far and moves us away from our primary focus - offering support and advice.

That's my general opinionnnn.

Austin · 17th Dec 2009, 10:03 AM

Well, I think that this is an english forum, and I don't think we would need this (if someone is going to join an english forum I think they should understand that english is going to mainly be the spoken language). Firstly, there is too little people (from my experience) that speak other languages, so this would be pointless. And the sub categories would be rarely used/posted on.

George · 17th Dec 2009, 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Martin

From a staff perspective, this would be hell to implement. We would need staff who speak the language to make sure that things are not getting out of hand and that rules aren't being broken. It's important that new features on the site don't conflict with the rules currently set up on the site, and that isn't something that can be guaranteed here without having staff who fully speak the language, and finding that could be a very time-consuming process.

I have never really been a fan of the language threads that exist in Chit Chat. My general opinion is that all the threads in there should be open to everybody and that isn't possible when you start introducing different languages in there. At least if everything is in English all registered members can participate. However, I have always left them for the sake of not being a killjoy. I don't think my ideology of the discussion forums should be embedded into the rules and forced on everybody which is why I have never tried to remove them, but I think anything beyond that (such as the above idea) is going a bit too far and moves us away from our primary focus - offering support and advice.

That's my general opinionnnn.

Hence why I suggested if there was a strong push for it to just partner up with other sites rather than make sub sections. x)
I still stand by what I said about there not being a need to, though.

14th Dec 2009, 01:00 PM	#1
fallendream EC Addict Full Member Gender: manlyman, hwar! Orientation: i have a floppy wrist? Out Status: i left aslan... Age: 17 Posts: 945 Join Date: Jan 2009	new sub-category. there are alot of people on EC tat speak (or type) multiple languages, so how about a sub-category (like chit-chat, fun and games etc. are) for other languages so people who speak other languages can comunicate with each other more freely? __________________ [seanathon] 1:09 am: You think I'm not naked? [seanathon] 1:09 am: I've got an ice pack tied to my head using socks.

14th Dec 2009, 01:44 PM	#2
Eccentric Call me Andy. Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Location: Texas Age: 18 Posts: 391 Join Date: Mar 2009	Re: new sub-category. I think the french thread is the only one that's actually going strong =D __________________ "Se brosser les dents, est au haut d'une échelle au bas de laquelle il y a: perdre son âme." - Les Misérables

17th Dec 2009, 02:09 AM	#3
George Banned Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 19 Posts: 2,387 Join Date: Jul 2007	Re: new sub-category. I don't think that's a good idea (well the way you've suggest it anyway). To keep user management easier, wouldn't it be best to partner up with people who would run seperate forums in different languages to coexist with EC? Either way, there's a lot of coming out forums on the internet now, and practically all languages on the planet have access to one.

17th Dec 2009, 03:39 AM	#4
Steve EC's Soldier! Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Sargeant sexual Out Status: whoever asks Location: Born in australia, but now living some where else Age: 21 Posts: 2,273 Join Date: May 2008	Re: new sub-category. instead of uniting people togther it tears them apart. so many conflicts have been created because of language barriers its best to just leave it in english where every one understands (hopefully) the other __________________ Soldier " there is no room for that in my pocklet" commander " if there is room in your heart then there in your pocket" Soldier " i cant fit my gf in there" -r " have you tried ? until you try you dont know"

17th Dec 2009, 05:24 AM	#6
Lychee EC Addict Full Member Gender: Spazmatazz Orientation: Friendspage Location: Contrabassoon Posts: 1,739 Join Date: Aug 2008	Re: new sub-category. If we're speaking other languages that some people don't understand, then clearly it won't be inclusive to everyone... Although I don't see this as being a problem. Rather, I don't see the need for this as a sub-category __________________ We we we so excited.

17th Dec 2009, 05:33 AM	#7
Martin EC's Red Queen EC Admin Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Some people Location: Merseyside, UK Age: 21 Posts: 8,047 Join Date: Nov 2007	Re: new sub-category. From a staff perspective, this would be hell to implement. We would need staff who speak the language to make sure that things are not getting out of hand and that rules aren't being broken. It's important that new features on the site don't conflict with the rules currently set up on the site, and that isn't something that can be guaranteed here without having staff who fully speak the language, and finding that could be a very time-consuming process. I have never really been a fan of the language threads that exist in Chit Chat. My general opinion is that all the threads in there should be open to everybody and that isn't possible when you start introducing different languages in there. At least if everything is in English all registered members can participate. However, I have always left them for the sake of not being a killjoy. I don't think my ideology of the discussion forums should be embedded into the rules and forced on everybody which is why I have never tried to remove them, but I think anything beyond that (such as the above idea) is going a bit too far and moves us away from our primary focus - offering support and advice. That's my general opinionnnn. __________________ The blue whale ejaculates up to 40 gallons during sexual intercourse, but only 10 gallons enters the female. Do you still wonder why the sea tastes salty?

17th Dec 2009, 10:03 AM	#8
Austin Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Most people in my life. Location: Orange County, California, USA Age: 19 Posts: 1,790 Join Date: Apr 2008	Re: new sub-category. Well, I think that this is an english forum, and I don't think we would need this (if someone is going to join an english forum I think they should understand that english is going to mainly be the spoken language). Firstly, there is too little people (from my experience) that speak other languages, so this would be pointless. And the sub categories would be rarely used/posted on. __________________ Can I sail through the changing ocean tides, can I handle the seasons of my life?

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