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muriel_volestrangler

(101,149 posts)
37. I can't find 'comprende' in my dictionary
Fri Dec 9, 2011, 11:21 PM
Dec 2011

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How do you deal with disagreements about alternative spellings? And British vs. American spellings? valerief Dec 2011 #1
DU is an American website and we speak American. Renew Deal Dec 2011 #2
So why does DU have International Groups? valerief Dec 2011 #3
Those are english only groups. Renew Deal Dec 2011 #5
But not American only, yet you state DU is American only. valerief Dec 2011 #7
DU is hosted in America by Americans for Americans that can spell. Renew Deal Dec 2011 #9
"Who" can spell. nt valerief Dec 2011 #13
Like I said, grammar is in the next version Renew Deal Dec 2011 #16
So is DU American only or English only? Your ruling is vague. nt valerief Dec 2011 #15
It is up to the PSR Team if they accept people that don't have an American experience with Renew Deal Dec 2011 #17
So it depends on your mood and your statement 'DU is for Americans only' is incorrect? nt valerief Dec 2011 #19
DU is for Americans and others that can spell. Renew Deal Dec 2011 #20
"Who" can spell. nt valerief Dec 2011 #22
I can't find 'comprende' in my dictionary muriel_volestrangler Dec 2011 #37
lol Renew Deal Dec 2011 #38
Not all of the 'hosts' are Americans. Bluenorthwest Dec 2011 #28
Of course. RC Dec 2011 #32
And them teach them proper American spellings! ellisonz Dec 2011 #44
You didn't capitalize "English". What was I supposed to do again? nolabear Dec 2011 #43
Which regional dialect? sharp_stick Dec 2011 #4
If it can't be found in a dictionary.... Renew Deal Dec 2011 #6
Which dictionary? Any dictionary? What is the arbiter of DU spelling, dahlink? valerief Dec 2011 #8
Part of the PSR Teams duties will be choosing the dictionary. Renew Deal Dec 2011 #10
Urban? nt valerief Dec 2011 #11
I vote for urban sharp_stick Dec 2011 #12
And, of course, there are homonyms, e.g., yawl. nt valerief Dec 2011 #14
No, we speak Americish! krispos42 Dec 2011 #48
I ain't never used none impropular englishes. HopeHoops Dec 2011 #18
I hereby deign that every member of DU be an active member of the PSR. valerief Dec 2011 #21
lol, I like that idea Renew Deal Dec 2011 #23
Jeepers, if you're going to agree with me, it ruins all the fun. nt valerief Dec 2011 #25
What about this? valerief Dec 2011 #24
What about it? Renew Deal Dec 2011 #29
Indeed, what about it? nt valerief Dec 2011 #36
Yes! deucemagnet Dec 2011 #26
lol Renew Deal Dec 2011 #30
GREAT gif. Stolen!!! n/t MiddleFingerMom Dec 2011 #33
I will sign up Broderick Dec 2011 #27
Okey chrisa Dec 2011 #31
I actually STARTED to reply with a poorly-spelled "Count me in!!!" MiddleFingerMom Dec 2011 #34
what about Chaucer? IcyPeas Dec 2011 #35
Chaucer is up to the special Old English Hosts Language Management Squad Renew Deal Dec 2011 #39
Oh my! I'm in deep trouble. Does anyone know applegrove Dec 2011 #40
Not soon enough for you! Renew Deal Dec 2011 #41
LOL! applegrove Dec 2011 #42
OK, it's time to kick the PSRT into high gear. Renew Deal Dec 2011 #45
Do we get to banish those genetically predetermined to mis-spell to a special camp? krispos42 Dec 2011 #46
That's nicer than what I had in mind. Renew Deal Dec 2011 #47
Recommended. (nt) NYC_SKP Dec 2013 #49
WTH with that hidden reply of yours? NYC_SKP Feb 2014 #50
What about the poor grammar removal team? Sanity Claws Feb 2014 #51
The punctuation analytics artificial intelligence bot should be ready to deploy by July 4th. littlemissmartypants Mar 2017 #52
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