User:EdvensonConsulting/sandbox

Regarding the notion that there should be an icon that represents language which would be understandable by all people, generally, across cultures and languages, it was disappointing to note that an article requesting the development of such an icon was deleted as being 'blatantly' advertising. I have no history or knowledge of the issue. However, it seems reasonable to assume that a 'communication' icon would be useful, generally, in some social and public contexts. The "i" is used in many places as a symbol for the availability of specific geographic information, such as the where to find food, lodging, gas, transportation, etc. A more artistic symbol suggesting communication might utilize the cartoon speech bubble in a very standard fashion, as most people, regardless of whether they can read or not, understand or have seen such a bubble in illustration. Just an idea for de-commercializing an approach to this topic - as well as a suggestion of what would be a useful approach to discussing it. EC (talk) 05:10, 20 July 2012 (UTC)