LL-L "Orthography" 2003.02.17 (12) [E]

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From: Ian James Parsley <parsleyij at yahoo.com>
Subject: Orthography

Críostóir

Yes, the Guardian does count (though technically it's
a Manchester broadsheet I suppose) - there's no doubt
that _realise_ is more common in British English (and,
I believe, universal in Australian) and most London
broadsheets would now prefer it, but by no means all.

I noted _aging_ when I was in Australia actually
(where of course you also have the _Labor_ Party,
though broadly _colour_ and so on seem to be preferred
otherwise). It *looks* wrong to me, but again it's a
case of two valid options - individuals will have
their own preferences of course.

But this is to get away from my original point -
*either* can be used as equally valid options. The
same I would imagine will happen in Scots - notably
_aw_ vs. _aa_, where I suspect one will become more
prevalent but I foresee both being 'authentic' for
some time.

I'd be inclined to agree about radical progressive
orthographies, though I'd never thought of it before.

Best,

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Ian James Parsley
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JOY - "Jesus, Others, You"

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