LL-L "Orthography" 2003.02.19 (06) [E]

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

Criostóir,

Yes, but you can't 'disagree' with *fact*, Criostóir!

No, _color_ etc are *not* 'valid alternatives' in
British English. _Color_ is clearly marked in any
British dictionary as a US spelling (if it is given at
all). Whereas _judgement_ and _judgment_ (and other
examples I gave) are both equally valid options in any
British English dictionary you care to consult.
Neither is marked 'US', 'Aus', 'legal' or anything
else. Both are equally valid. In short, no
British-English copywriter will mark either 'wrong',
but they *would* mark _color_ 'wrong'.

As a result, you will find the options I mentioned in
various British publications and their style guides
(as I said, some broadsheets like _realise_, others
like _realize_).

There *are* options in British English (as there are
in American English, but I am not qualified really to
discuss them). You may feel this *shouldn't* be the
case, but with respect it *is* currently the case,
whether you like it or not!

Regards,
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Ian James Parsley,
Co Down, Northern Ireland.

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From: Críostóir Ó Ciardha <paada_please at yahoo.co.uk>
Subject: LL-L "Orthography" 2003.02.19 (04) [E]

Thomas wrote:

"Wee bitty oaff key here Mate. The word 'Labor' is actually more correct
than
your English 'Labour' and in fact predates your title by many years. The
Queensland Labor Party, first in the world, was founded long before the
British equivalent."

Soz mett, 'tint "me Inglish 'Labour'". I ain't gorennie claim tee yit ut
aaw.

Jus koz a speak Notnum Inglish it dunt mek me a pom in ennie weh shep o'
fom! I know yuh wonna point-score an aaw that but yeh've shit aat as wi say
in Erewash. :)

(Sorry mate, isn't "my English 'Labour'". I haven't got any claim to it at
all. I may speak Nottingham English but it doesn't make me a pom in any way,
shape or form! I know you want to point score an all that but you've missed
out as we say in the Erewash valley.)

By the way, I've worked for the Australian Labor Party. So I guess the
Australian one is "mine" if any is.

Criostóir.

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