I am a fan of the Queen too, but when she goes I'm turning republican.
As for names, I'm all for te reo versions, but I quite like to keep the earlier versions alongside. Aotearoa New Zealand is a mouthful, but I can manage that, specially now I have learned to spell it.
Respect for language is a wonderful thing, I'm totally behind that. But while we are being careful with other languages, perhaps we could be as kind with our own? After all, both come with baggage...
Can I just add 'misogynistic' to your very appropriate wanker comment?
I suspect though our jim is one of those who delights in trying to stir up the locals. Probably spits in the streets, parks in disabled spots, and kicks cats as well...
Won't work here though. We have a high tolerance for total shits. After all, we have a special talent for being one, given the right incentive.
As for names, I'm all for te reo versions, but I quite like to keep the earlier versions alongside. Aotearoa New Zealand is a mouthful, but I can manage that, specially now I have learned to spell it.
Respect for language is a wonderful thing, I'm totally behind that. But while we are being careful with other languages, perhaps we could be as kind with our own? After all, both come with baggage...
(22-12-2021, 01:46 PM)Magoo Wrote:Tempting isn't it?(22-12-2021, 01:43 PM)jim157 Wrote: This post by jim157 has been deleted.This post by Magoo has been deleted.
Can I just add 'misogynistic' to your very appropriate wanker comment?
I suspect though our jim is one of those who delights in trying to stir up the locals. Probably spits in the streets, parks in disabled spots, and kicks cats as well...
Won't work here though. We have a high tolerance for total shits. After all, we have a special talent for being one, given the right incentive.