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Any chance of a topic about language and linguistics?

102 replies

MardyBra · 22/12/2013 11:11

Hello lovely MNHQ
We often have lively debates about language change and usage and many of would dearly love a topic where we can mull over these things without posters who not interested in such topics accusing us of being irrelevant or snobbish. Any chance of looking into it?

See this thread for details

OP posts:
alexbaublistigers · 22/12/2013 19:23

I've had to train my dh, Pacific. It's the only way!

Beastofburden · 22/12/2013 19:17

Just have a safe online affaire with us...

PacificDingbat · 22/12/2013 19:16

That's great Grin

My DH sadly lacks the linguist muscle - should I LTB??

Beastofburden · 22/12/2013 19:15

She was a good cook, as cooks go, and as cooks go, she went.

Example from saki.

You are not alone, pacific.

PacificDingbat · 22/12/2013 19:11

Ok. Here it is: I learnt a new word today and need a Safe Place to use it without people pointing and laughing.
If there is no Cunning Linguist's safe haven people like me are discriminated against.

Oh, and the word is : PARAPROSDOKIAN Xmas Grin

"Where there's a will, I want to be in it."

alcibiades · 22/12/2013 13:55

I agree with Amrapaali, that renaming "Pedant's Corner" would be a good idea (and presumably less problematic than setting up another topic).

"Cunning Linguists" is a brilliant idea!

MrsSchadenfreude · 22/12/2013 13:43

Yes to Cunning Linguists!

BoreOfWhabylon · 22/12/2013 13:20

Yes yes - I would love to be a cunning linguist too!

Oh, though - would it attract the weirdies? Still, we could critically analyse their use of language Xmas Grin

alexbaublistigers · 22/12/2013 13:12

Another vote for Cunning Linguists!

I agree with MmeCinq - the current Language/ Bilingualism topic is generally more for people wanting advice on how to bring up bilingual children. Previous attempts like mine at starting threads there on etymology/ linguistics have failed, because no one notices it.

PacificDingbat · 22/12/2013 13:06

I want to be a Cunning Linguist Xmas Grin!!
Please, please, pretty please

Beastofburden · 22/12/2013 12:59

Oh Brian you are both filthy and creative.

I think I am in love.

NellVarnish · 22/12/2013 12:43

Brian, Cunning Linguists is inspired!

MmeCinqAnneauxDor · 22/12/2013 12:39

Yes, please.

Think language and bilingualism is used more to discuss issues with kids learning the language rather than etymology/linguistic discussions.

Cunning Linguists is brilliant.

TanteRose · 22/12/2013 12:36

Brian genius Grin

TanteRose · 22/12/2013 12:35

"Don't we already have a language and bilingualism topic?"

Do we,Aphra?? I can't find it in the Topics.

Another vote for Mardy's proposal Smile

loisismyhero · 22/12/2013 12:25

Ooh yes! I'd love that!

BrianButterfield · 22/12/2013 12:20

Cunning Linguists?

almapudden · 22/12/2013 12:18

Oh yes please! !

alexbaublistigers · 22/12/2013 12:04

waves banner

stamps feet

We want a Linguist Lounge!

LizzieVereker · 22/12/2013 11:53

Yes please, I would like to play, my Mum says it's OK as long as MardyBra keeps an eye on me.

Amrapaali · 22/12/2013 11:53

Yessss! This is a really great idea. Pedant's Corner can be renamed. Pedant has become an insult. It always was, but on MN it takes on a whole new dimension.

AphraBane · 22/12/2013 11:51

Don't we already have a language and bilingualism topic? Couldn't that be marginally expanded to become language, linguistics and bilingualism? Or just language matters?

Beastofburden · 22/12/2013 11:45

Please, s'il vous plait, per cortesia, mercedes, bitte sehr, vaer venlig, por favor, onegaishimasu.....

PixelAteMyFace · 22/12/2013 11:45

Yes please, Gov. < tugs forelock >

Salmotrutta · 22/12/2013 11:27

I'm adding my pleading voice.

I'm kneeling and everything...