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Re: Prizes and stuff
Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2009 9:53 pm
by JackHurst
Anyway, back to the topic of prizes; Leotards for any contestant who declares LEOTARD(S)
Re: Prizes and stuff
Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2009 10:04 pm
by Charlie Reams
Gavin Chipper wrote:I'm not sure I follow. I mean, I know there's the list used on Apterous that I think Jim mainly compiled (is that right - I wouldn't want to do anyone out of credit) but it's not official. Maybe that's nothing to do with what you meant though.
I was thinking of something more like the Collins list where each word has a short definition or cross reference etc, so a fusion of dictionary and word list, which would be more suitable for the pencam. Also the Jim/Corby list, while 99% excellent, could do with an audit in some areas like plurals, adjective inflections etc.
Re: Prizes and stuff
Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2009 10:49 pm
by JimBentley
Charlie Reams wrote:Gavin Chipper wrote:I'm not sure I follow. I mean, I know there's the list used on Apterous that I think Jim mainly compiled (is that right - I wouldn't want to do anyone out of credit) but it's not official. Maybe that's nothing to do with what you meant though.
I was thinking of something more like the Collins list where each word has a short definition or cross reference etc, so a fusion of dictionary and word list, which would be more suitable for the pencam. Also the Jim/Corby list, while 99% excellent, could do with an audit in some areas like plurals, adjective inflections etc.
Amen. I think when the new edition eventually emerges we should do a proper go-through of it - much like with the Hyper dictionary stuff, but using the existing list as a guide - and try to nail things down a bit more firmly. I'd be up for it, anyway.
Re: Prizes and stuff
Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2009 11:12 pm
by Sue Sanders
JackHurst wrote:Anyway, back to the topic of prizes; Leotards for any contestant who declares LEOTARD(S)
They've stopped listening, Jack! Like your concept though - and will award you a gentoo next time I see you. Really.
Re: Prizes and stuff
Posted: Thu Nov 12, 2009 8:29 pm
by Derek Hazell
Charlie Reams wrote:Gavin Chipper wrote:I'm not sure I follow. I mean, I know there's the list used on Apterous that I think Jim mainly compiled (is that right - I wouldn't want to do anyone out of credit) but it's not official. Maybe that's nothing to do with what you meant though.
I was thinking of something more like the Collins list where each word has a short definition or cross reference etc, so a fusion of dictionary and word list, which would be more suitable for the pencam. Also the Jim/Corby list, while 99% excellent, could do with an audit in some areas like plurals, adjective inflections etc.
If Jim and Corby both compiled it, then why is it called JimDic?
Oh.
Re: Prizes and stuff
Posted: Thu Nov 12, 2009 9:13 pm
by Gavin Chipper
Derek Hazell wrote:If Jim and Corby both compiled it, then why is it called JimDic?
Oh.
Haha, brilliant.
Re: Prizes and stuff
Posted: Thu Nov 12, 2009 10:09 pm
by Jon Corby
Derek Hazell wrote:Charlie Reams wrote:Gavin Chipper wrote:I'm not sure I follow. I mean, I know there's the list used on Apterous that I think Jim mainly compiled (is that right - I wouldn't want to do anyone out of credit) but it's not official. Maybe that's nothing to do with what you meant though.
I was thinking of something more like the Collins list where each word has a short definition or cross reference etc, so a fusion of dictionary and word list, which would be more suitable for the pencam. Also the Jim/Corby list, while 99% excellent, could do with an audit in some areas like plurals, adjective inflections etc.
If Jim and Corby both compiled it, then why is it called JimDic?
Oh.
I do have feelings you know.