Wikipedia talk:Speakers of other languages

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What's the point of this? This is in English... how do you think non-English speakers understand this? Kokiri 18:01, 26 Aug 2004 (UTC)

I've got a funny analogy.

For non-Japanese people: Every non-Japanese person is welcome and encouraged to edit Japan-related articles. While in order to edit on them, you need some knowledge of Japan and Japanese language because those articles are about things in Japan.

But for Japanese editors, the contributions from non-Japanese editors may render annoyance. Some hints and suggests are:

• Do not try to correct artciles because you may lack intimate knowledge of Japan or Japanese langauge.
• ...

Maybe we need every piece of pointless reminder for every culture and language.

-- Taku 01:31, Aug 27, 2004 (UTC)

I hope the latest rename has answered this in part. This page is not about people who speak no English, as I thought was clear but obviously was not clear enough.

I'm afraid the parody misses the point in several ways, and makes a point that is as painful as it is unintended.

• Firstly and most important, the whole purpose of this page is that speakers of other languages are welcome here. And obviously it has failed miserably to communicate this! That's the painful thing, and the point is well made.
• Secondly, the English Wikipedia is English in language only. Matters of Japanese culture are as welcome as those of English culture, and if Japanese people write them so much the better. I can't speak for the Japanese Wikipedia, but I would be surprised and disappointed if it wasn't similarly broad in its scope.

Does that all help? Andrewa 06:57, 27 Aug 2004 (UTC)