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Why is there an Indian and Chinese forum under "Non-English" but nothing for everyone else? The Chinese one is deserted and the Indian one is mostly English anyway - though most of the content is incomprehensible to me
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Why is there an Indian and Chinese forum under "Non-English" but nothing for everyone else? The Chinese one is deserted and the Indian one is mostly English anyway - though most of the content is incomprehensible to me
Because those two forums were specifically requested years ago.
cheers Chris Maunder
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Because those two forums were specifically requested years ago.
cheers Chris Maunder
Chris Maunder wrote:
Because those two forums were specifically requested years ago.
I want a Strine forum.
Michael Martin Australia "I controlled my laughter and simple said "No,I am very busy,so I can't write any code for you". The moment they heard this all the smiling face turned into a sad looking face and one of them farted. So I had to leave the place as soon as possible." - Mr.Prakash One Fine Saturday. 24/04/2004
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Because those two forums were specifically requested years ago.
cheers Chris Maunder
I see, just seemed strange that's all. Although these are the most populous nations, the number of internet users is surely greater in European countries. The Chinese one's probably blocked over there I presume, or everyone uses the local forums. Maybe a Japanese forum would attract more visitors. Or maybe not, they're sure to have plenty of their own places they haunt already. Maybe one catch-all international forum? The Babel forum? Of course that would be a nightmare to moderate.
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I see, just seemed strange that's all. Although these are the most populous nations, the number of internet users is surely greater in European countries. The Chinese one's probably blocked over there I presume, or everyone uses the local forums. Maybe a Japanese forum would attract more visitors. Or maybe not, they're sure to have plenty of their own places they haunt already. Maybe one catch-all international forum? The Babel forum? Of course that would be a nightmare to moderate.
At one stage we had a bunch if chinese trying to get support in their language. As for the indian one, unless you love cricket don't bother, that one is cultural rather than language. I think it was requested just to get the cricket out of the Lounge, 5 page threads discussing the attributes of player was not interesting to any but those participating.
Never underestimate the power of human stupidity RAH
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Chris Maunder wrote:
Because those two forums were specifically requested years ago.
I want a Strine forum.
Michael Martin Australia "I controlled my laughter and simple said "No,I am very busy,so I can't write any code for you". The moment they heard this all the smiling face turned into a sad looking face and one of them farted. So I had to leave the place as soon as possible." - Mr.Prakash One Fine Saturday. 24/04/2004
:confused: Don't Strines speak (a dialect of) English? (Or at least of Cockney :))
If you have an important point to make, don't try to be subtle or clever. Use a pile driver. Hit the point once. Then come back and hit it again. Then hit it a third time - a tremendous whack. --Winston Churchill
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I see, just seemed strange that's all. Although these are the most populous nations, the number of internet users is surely greater in European countries. The Chinese one's probably blocked over there I presume, or everyone uses the local forums. Maybe a Japanese forum would attract more visitors. Or maybe not, they're sure to have plenty of their own places they haunt already. Maybe one catch-all international forum? The Babel forum? Of course that would be a nightmare to moderate.
The Indian forum was requested because we had many new Indian users who joined and weren't aware of the etiquette of the lounge. Unfortunately they tended to get a lot of abuse. Having a separate forum helped introduce them to the expected behaviour of the site without them being attacked. This is a good thing.
This space for rent
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The Indian forum was requested because we had many new Indian users who joined and weren't aware of the etiquette of the lounge. Unfortunately they tended to get a lot of abuse. Having a separate forum helped introduce them to the expected behaviour of the site without them being attacked. This is a good thing.
This space for rent
^ This is the correct answer.
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At one stage we had a bunch if chinese trying to get support in their language. As for the indian one, unless you love cricket don't bother, that one is cultural rather than language. I think it was requested just to get the cricket out of the Lounge, 5 page threads discussing the attributes of player was not interesting to any but those participating.
Never underestimate the power of human stupidity RAH
It's mainly politics now. You'll be hard pressed to find any cricket. The 5 page threads you mention were never in the lounge I don't think. The creation of Git coincided with the cricket World Cup so there was a lot of cricket in there to start with. See Petes response for the true original reason.
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The Indian forum was requested because we had many new Indian users who joined and weren't aware of the etiquette of the lounge. Unfortunately they tended to get a lot of abuse. Having a separate forum helped introduce them to the expected behaviour of the site without them being attacked. This is a good thing.
This space for rent
Most Indian posts I've seen start with "Dear sirs," that's certainly not the kind of etiquette you'll see in the lounge! :laugh:
Best, Sander arrgh.js - Bringing LINQ to JavaScript SQL Server for C# Developers Succinctly Object-Oriented Programming in C# Succinctly
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The Indian forum was requested because we had many new Indian users who joined and weren't aware of the etiquette of the lounge. Unfortunately they tended to get a lot of abuse. Having a separate forum helped introduce them to the expected behaviour of the site without them being attacked. This is a good thing.
This space for rent
Most interestingly, today its main purpose is for people who moved from India to other countries to stay in touch with the happenings there. The active participants are all non-Indian citizens/residents. :)
Nish Nishant Consultant Software Architect Ganymede Software Solutions LLC www.ganymedesoftwaresolutions.com
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It's mainly politics now. You'll be hard pressed to find any cricket. The 5 page threads you mention were never in the lounge I don't think. The creation of Git coincided with the cricket World Cup so there was a lot of cricket in there to start with. See Petes response for the true original reason.
I was personally rather disappointed at the lack of cricket discussion there during the England India series.
Nish Nishant Consultant Software Architect Ganymede Software Solutions LLC www.ganymedesoftwaresolutions.com
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Most Indian posts I've seen start with "Dear sirs," that's certainly not the kind of etiquette you'll see in the lounge! :laugh:
Best, Sander arrgh.js - Bringing LINQ to JavaScript SQL Server for C# Developers Succinctly Object-Oriented Programming in C# Succinctly
Sander Rossel wrote:
Most Indian posts I've seen start with "Dear sirs," that's certainly not the kind of etiquette you'll see in the lounge!
Here's how I see it typically pan out.
Lounge-Indian : Dear sirs, could someone revert back to me and do the needful regarding this 101-level C# programming task that I am being paid for in my day job? Lounge-Brit : (makes sarcastic response punning on arbitrary words from above response) Lounge-American : F you, you took our jobs. Lounge-Indian : How can you say that to me? How can you slap? Lounge-Brit : (makes another joke only other Brits would find remotely funny about the American, hinting at his being a Trump supporter) Lounge-American : F you (to the Brit), you all have horrible teeth. Lounge-Indian : (resigns and decides to post in the GIT regarding Prime Minister's Modi's demonetization scheme)
Such a lovely place :-)
Nish Nishant Consultant Software Architect Ganymede Software Solutions LLC www.ganymedesoftwaresolutions.com
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Sander Rossel wrote:
Most Indian posts I've seen start with "Dear sirs," that's certainly not the kind of etiquette you'll see in the lounge!
Here's how I see it typically pan out.
Lounge-Indian : Dear sirs, could someone revert back to me and do the needful regarding this 101-level C# programming task that I am being paid for in my day job? Lounge-Brit : (makes sarcastic response punning on arbitrary words from above response) Lounge-American : F you, you took our jobs. Lounge-Indian : How can you say that to me? How can you slap? Lounge-Brit : (makes another joke only other Brits would find remotely funny about the American, hinting at his being a Trump supporter) Lounge-American : F you (to the Brit), you all have horrible teeth. Lounge-Indian : (resigns and decides to post in the GIT regarding Prime Minister's Modi's demonetization scheme)
Such a lovely place :-)
Nish Nishant Consultant Software Architect Ganymede Software Solutions LLC www.ganymedesoftwaresolutions.com
That's the best breakdown of the Lounge I've ever seen :thumbsup: :laugh:
Best, Sander arrgh.js - Bringing LINQ to JavaScript SQL Server for C# Developers Succinctly Object-Oriented Programming in C# Succinctly
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:confused: Don't Strines speak (a dialect of) English? (Or at least of Cockney :))
If you have an important point to make, don't try to be subtle or clever. Use a pile driver. Hit the point once. Then come back and hit it again. Then hit it a third time - a tremendous whack. --Winston Churchill
Mick - I'll leave this ignorant buffoon to your delicate administrations. Crikey.
cheers Chris Maunder
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Chris Maunder wrote:
Because those two forums were specifically requested years ago.
I want a Strine forum.
Michael Martin Australia "I controlled my laughter and simple said "No,I am very busy,so I can't write any code for you". The moment they heard this all the smiling face turned into a sad looking face and one of them farted. So I had to leave the place as soon as possible." - Mr.Prakash One Fine Saturday. 24/04/2004
Yeah, well, now that the Bad Word filter has been upgraded it's a possibility.
cheers Chris Maunder
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Most interestingly, today its main purpose is for people who moved from India to other countries to stay in touch with the happenings there. The active participants are all non-Indian citizens/residents. :)
Nish Nishant Consultant Software Architect Ganymede Software Solutions LLC www.ganymedesoftwaresolutions.com
Sounds as good a reason for the forum as any.
This space for rent
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Yeah, well, now that the Bad Word filter has been upgraded it's a possibility.
cheers Chris Maunder
Chris Maunder wrote:
Yeah, well, now that the Bad Word filter has been upgraded it's a possibility.
Didn't we play this game a few months back and I broke it again without trying anything sneaky?
Michael Martin Australia "I controlled my laughter and simple said "No,I am very busy,so I can't write any code for you". The moment they heard this all the smiling face turned into a sad looking face and one of them farted. So I had to leave the place as soon as possible." - Mr.Prakash One Fine Saturday. 24/04/2004
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Chris Maunder wrote:
Yeah, well, now that the Bad Word filter has been upgraded it's a possibility.
Didn't we play this game a few months back and I broke it again without trying anything sneaky?
Michael Martin Australia "I controlled my laughter and simple said "No,I am very busy,so I can't write any code for you". The moment they heard this all the smiling face turned into a sad looking face and one of them farted. So I had to leave the place as soon as possible." - Mr.Prakash One Fine Saturday. 24/04/2004
Yeah - but I fixed that almost immediately. Aren't you paying attention?
cheers Chris Maunder
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Yeah - but I fixed that almost immediately. Aren't you paying attention?
cheers Chris Maunder
Chris Maunder wrote:
Yeah - but I fixed that almost immediately. Aren't you paying attention?
I noticed you didn't reply to any of my taunting at the time.
Michael Martin Australia "I controlled my laughter and simple said "No,I am very busy,so I can't write any code for you". The moment they heard this all the smiling face turned into a sad looking face and one of them farted. So I had to leave the place as soon as possible." - Mr.Prakash One Fine Saturday. 24/04/2004
