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Post by rocketman27 on Oct 13, 2007 14:21:34 GMT -4
Why is the "PEI" Rocket are based where English is the main language does the Rocket home page keep putting up french articles? If the Savard family are trying to get more people interested in the Rocket they should start to realize where there fan bass come from. This is just 1 more thing that the Rocket staff are screwing up.
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Post by Score on Oct 13, 2007 14:24:55 GMT -4
Why is that such a big deal? Serious.........
Im not sure about this, but did The Guardian get an article done on last nights game? I don't get the paper, so Im not sure.
It could be the only press release that was out........??
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Post by ottawarocket9 on Oct 13, 2007 14:59:26 GMT -4
PEI struggles enough with literacy in english let alone french.
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Post by ugluk on Oct 13, 2007 17:00:14 GMT -4
It was the only press about the game. It's not a real big deal.
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Post by flipper on Oct 13, 2007 17:38:07 GMT -4
Firstly there were numerous articles about the Game and the returning former Gatineau players,m all were in French. I choose what goes up as news not "the Savard family".
Also the first language of many Islanders is French.
If you have a problem reading it, ask one of the hundreds of school children in French Immersion to read it to you.
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Post by wingman on Oct 13, 2007 17:44:17 GMT -4
Firstly there were numerous articles about the Game and the returning former Gatineau players,m all were in French. I choose what goes up as news not "the Savard family". Also the first language of many Islanders is French. If you have a problem reading it, ask one of the hundreds of school children in French Immersion to read it to you.What kind of answer is that? Why can't you make it easier for everyone to read, isn't that your job with the website? If the article is in English, interpret it into French and re-type it below the English article. If it is in French interpret it into English and re-type it below....that way everyone can read it and understand it without having to get a dictionary or get someone else to read it for them. |
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Post by dogpound on Oct 13, 2007 18:02:58 GMT -4
People are being incredibly ignorant about this.....if not racist.
It's the second article in French the Rocket site has put up this season - big goddamn deal!
There used to be a section in French on the site - no more.
I, for one, enjoy having the occasional article in French on the site; many others do.
It's not a big deal, and people should shut the fuck up about it.
Bonne idée, Flipper!
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Post by wingman on Oct 13, 2007 18:35:07 GMT -4
You're right, it's not that big of a deal. But what's wrong with having them in both languages so that people who read only English and people who read only French can enjoy every article? I can understand how frustrating it can be for people not being able to read the game articles about their team no matter if it is just for 1 or 2 games or whether it is for all 70 games. No harm in doing it so everyone can read it and it's not that hard or time consuming to do.
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Post by dogpound on Oct 13, 2007 18:41:10 GMT -4
It's not THAT frustrating, it's only one article, dammit!
People complain that the coach is "Pro-French".
People complain that part of the national anthem is sung in French.
People complain when the goals are announced (badly) in both languages - on Acadian night, of all things!
Now people complain because of ONE article in French on the Rocket site.
.....then, on the eve of a referendum, English-Canadians will gather in Montreal, wave flags, and tell Quebeckers how much they care about them.
Yeah, sure.
Petty, petty, petty.
Drop it already - it's not a big deal - TILL PEOPLE MAKE IT A BIG DEAL!
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Post by bois on Oct 13, 2007 18:47:37 GMT -4
you're the one making it a big deal
by the way i havent read any complaints about any of the other things you mentioned
however i do think the answer given by flipper was typical of the answer given (whenever the organization deems it fit to answer at all mind you) by the rocket org.. would it kill you to respect the question and answer it without the jabs? get someone to read it to you.. that's pretyy arrogant
p.s. why don't you try answering some of the many questions actually asked of you since your "i deal in facts" rant of a few weeks ago
once more.. what is the organization doing to improve things?
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Post by dogpound on Oct 13, 2007 18:50:56 GMT -4
you're the one making it a big deal by the way i havent read any complaints about any of the other things you mentioned however i do think the answer given by flipper was typical of the answer given (whenever the organization deems it fit to answer at all mind you) by the rocket org.. would it kill you to respect the question and answer it without the jabs? get someone to read it to you.. that's pretyy arrogant p.s. why don't you try answering some of the many questions actually asked of you since your "i deal in facts" rant of a few weeks ago once more.. what is the organization doing to improve things? I don't mean to make it a big deal. I just think that when an announcement is made in French or an article is posted on the Rocket site in French - an unusual occurrence, there's otherwise no French on the Rocket site - then people should have the decency to say nothing about it, just let it go. It's called courtesy, respect, and good manners. That's all. Let's drop it. |
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Post by mboyan on Oct 13, 2007 19:07:19 GMT -4
you're the one making it a big deal by the way i havent read any complaints about any of the other things you mentioned however i do think the answer given by flipper was typical of the answer given (whenever the organization deems it fit to answer at all mind you) by the rocket org.. would it kill you to respect the question and answer it without the jabs? get someone to read it to you.. that's pretyy arrogant p.s. why don't you try answering some of the many questions actually asked of you since your "i deal in facts" rant of a few weeks ago once more.. what is the organization doing to improve things? I don't mean to make it a big deal. I just think that when an announcement is made in French or an article is posted on the Rocket site in French - an unusual occurrence, there's otherwise no French on the Rocket site - then people should have the decency to say nothing about it, just let it go. It's called courtesy, respect, and good manners. That's all. Let's drop it. People are being incredibly ignorant about this.....if not racist. Your implication makes it a big deal....no?  |
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Post by wingman on Oct 13, 2007 19:08:15 GMT -4
I don't have a problem with the fact of it not being in French or it not being in English. Same with Bois I had a problem with the answer given by Flipper. In his answer he said he basically chooses what is put on the website and if you are not able to read it find someone else to help you. Very unprofessional answer by someone who was representing the Rocket organization in this matter. The Rocket wonder why people don't like dealing with them, this is an example why.
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Post by dogpound on Oct 13, 2007 19:10:12 GMT -4
I don't mean to make it a big deal. I just think that when an announcement is made in French or an article is posted on the Rocket site in French - an unusual occurrence, there's otherwise no French on the Rocket site - then people should have the decency to say nothing about it, just let it go. It's called courtesy, respect, and good manners. That's all. Let's drop it. People are being incredibly ignorant about this.....if not racist. Your implication makes it a big deal....no? Yes, perhaps. I took offence to it, for obvious reasons. |
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Post by mboyan on Oct 13, 2007 19:34:23 GMT -4
Firstly there were numerous articles about the Game and the returning former Gatineau players,m all were in French. I choose what goes up as news not "the Savard family". Also the first language of many Islanders is French. If you have a problem reading it, ask one of the hundreds of school children in French Immersion to read it to you. As far as first languages, it can also be said that the first language for many Islanders is Mi'kmaw (sp?). I'll look forward to seeing at least one article in their language before the year is over. While I personally don't have a problem with french articles on the Rocket site, your flippant reply to a simple question, to me, is out of line. But, of course, you are working for the Rocket organization....that's clearly obvious. ;D Lest you forget, most of the posters on here are diehard Rocket fans, and have heard enough bullshit from this organization already. They're frustrated and angry with decisions that are being made (or, I guess, that aren't being made  ). To quote Shania Twain......that don't impress me much. |
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