User talk:Cliftonwiki

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Bordador issue
Essentially, just because someone uses a word doesn't make it encylopaedic. For example, I use the word "slurm" to describe the gooey mess left in the soapdish, but that doesn't make it an acceptable word.

Other people, in other parts of the world, may use a different word for the combination of Border Collie/Labrador. Why not Labracollie? It boils down to original research unless there are acceptable citations for the appearance of the word.

Oh, and he's very cute. ;) CMacMillan

OK, given that you agree he is cute I will respect your decision. I know nothing about Wikipedia and you obviously know much. Thank you for enlightening me--and thank you for your work on this excellent site. I hope I can be more useful here in the future. Sorry if I wasted your time.

Regards,

Clifton -- San Francisco, California, USA


 * Not a problem! We're all new at least once ;) I hope that you stick around and continue to contribute to Wikipedia. It takes many, many people to check articles, spelling, etc. AND to question existing policies and new entries. In this case, and at this time, Bordador doesn't make it, but that doesn't mean it won't become a legitimate entry in the future. Maybe we can petition for its entry in Webster's Dictionary... that would count as a definitive citation *grin* CMacMillan 04:56, 13 August 2006 (UTC)