User talk:WilyD/Archives/2006/October

Canadian spelling -ise -ize == ==

Below is a partial list of Canadian style guides. In situations in which there is a difference between US & British spelling, none recommend -ise, several recommend -ize, some that do not specifically recommend -ize, use -ize (as in capitalize, authorize, organize) JimWae 22:21, 1 October 2006 (UTC) I'd be interested in seeing any Canadian style guides that differed from this--JimWae 22:21, 1 October 2006 (UTC)
 * http://www.yorku.ca/ycom/style/sg42.html
 * http://www.ucalgary.ca/external/style-guide.html
 * http://www.caot.ca/default.asp?pageid=1063
 * http://www.tc-forum.org/topicus/ru15spel.htm
 * http://66.102.7.104/search?q=cache:iTDNSDf9STYJ:dynamic.capcollege.bc.ca/AssetFactory.aspx%3Fdid%3D27283+canada+spelling+style+guide+%2Bprogram&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=14
 * The Oxford Dictionary of English (Second Edition) ISBN 0198610572 on the introduction page xvi says "-ise or ize? Many verbs end with the suffix ize or ise. The form -ize has been in use in English since the 16th cenyury, and, despite what some people think, it is not an Americanism. The alternative form -ise is found more commonly in British than in American English.  For most verbs of this class either -ize or -ise is acceptable; this dictionary has used -ize spellings, with -ise given as an equally correct, alternative spelling." Mike33 13:59, 2 October 2006 (UTC)
 * Okay, I will try to someday dig up a reference on the issue, but style guides in general are not good manuals for spellings - dictionaries are (if we're to assume there's an American/British divide on ize/ise usage, then it may be obvious why style guides would recommend a choice for reasons that have nothing to do with Canadian English). Anyways, there are (semi)-authoritative sources on Canadian spelling, look for one of those instead (I've heard it suggested the english of Parlimentary transcripts may be authoritative, I wouldn't object. WilyD 15:40, 2 October 2006 (UTC)

Cogito ergo sumo
User Cogito ergo sumo was reported by me to be investigated for being the anonimous IP user that kept reverting the article North America in the past weeks. Guess what? He got blocked for being 142.150.134.57 so... anonimous IP user and Cogito were the same... AlexCovarrubias 06:44, 16 October 2006 (UTC)

Tim Hortons
Decimal10 is causing problems over at this article again. In the past, you have reverted some of his vandalism in this article (done under his IP address), and commented on the article talk page in respect of some of the issues he has raised. Therefore, if you have time, I was wondering if you would help me keep an eye out on the article. For more background, take a look at the lengthy message I have left on his talk page, which details all of his inapprorpiate behaviour (User talk:Decimal10), a message he may erase (or just as likely ignore). Additional details are on Bearcat's talk page, relating to one particular issue (User talk:Bearcat). I'm just getting tired of dealing with him (he called me a "nutcase" this morning in an edit summary), and I could use a hand (not to mention some third party input, just in case I am losing perspective). Thanks. Skeezix1000 18:20, 28 October 2006 (UTC)