[sw-l] about "hold" and "together" symbols

[Ingvild Roald]

My own feeling is that when the symbol is used to signify a classifier, it
should be placed under the handshape symbol, provided this does not
clutter up the image.

If the symbol is used to show tension that is not connected to a
classifier, either a hand symbol ( a threatening fist, .. ), or a
movement, the tension symbol should be placed over or to the side of said
symbol. Then of course, the same symbol is used to show a tense mouth or
tense eyes or tense cheeks, then the tense symbol is placed appropriately
on the face.

Ingvild

sw-l at majordomo.valenciacc.edu skriver:
>SignWriting List
>May 11, 2005
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>Barbara Pennacchi in Italy wrote:
>> The second question regards the "~" symbol. It has two meanings in
>> different contexts: as "hold-this-hand-here" when near a handshape, or
>> as "sign-me-tense" (if I recall correctly) when near movement symbols.
>> When using it in the first way, it shoud always be placed UNDER the
>> hand or can it be placed above? (some of my Deaf fellows placed it
>> above the hand). What's the best way to place the tilde to avoid any
>> misunderstanding (especially if the movement symbols are close by)?
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>That is an interesting question...Generally I have placed it below for
>holding a hand in space, but I don't believe we ever made any rules
>about that......so before we make a rule, let's try it both ways for a
>little while and then maybe all of you can give me your opinions?
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>Does anyone feel strongly that the Tension Symbol should always be
>placed beneath the hands, when holding a hand firmly in space?  See
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