Quoting Post Archived Topic: It will not be bumped to the top of the forum. Topic Consistency in Livewire's Country Names Membername   Not a member? Sign Up Free (takes 20 seconds) Password   Forgotten your password? Post Font: Verdana Arial Black Georgia Comic Sans Impact   Size: Tiny Normal Big Huge   Color: Default Dark Red Red Orange Brown Green Olive Cyan Blue Dark Blue Indigo Black [ Check Spelling ] [ Post Preview ] [ LiveTags ] Quote: from [m]Shaknbake[/m] at 9:04 pm on May 13, 2008[quote]I notice that the Livewire nation selection is a tad inconsistent. Specifically, with the official, preferred terms of the names of specific countries. Burma, at a certain point requested that the English name of the country be Myanmar, and Livewire has respected this in its selection. One can claim to be from Myanmar but not from Burma. However, other preferred naming conventions are ignored. In particular, the government of the Ivory Coast requested at a certain point that its French name should be used in English and other languages in preference of literal translations, such as "Ivory Coast." Why then, can we claim to be from Ivory Coast, but not from Côte d'Ivoire? Why should some changes be respected and others not? Consistency, Livewire, consistency.[/quote] FAQ Keyword Search: Post Options Favorites Manager Notify me of new replies to this topic by email Notify me of new replies to this topic by private message Original Post Shaknbake Posted at 9:04 pm on May 13, 2008 I notice that the Livewire nation selection is a tad inconsistent. Specifically, with the official, preferred terms of the names of specific countries. Burma, at a certain point requested that the English name of the country be Myanmar, and Livewire has respected this in its selection. One can claim to be from Myanmar but not from Burma. However, other preferred naming conventions are ignored. In particular, the government of the Ivory Coast requested at a certain point that its French name should be used in English and other languages in preference of literal translations, such as "Ivory Coast." Why then, can we claim to be from Ivory Coast, but not from Côte d'Ivoire? Why should some changes be respected and others not? Consistency, Livewire, consistency.

Replies Shaknbake Posted at 10:02 pm on May 18, 2008 Quote: from JennyColada at 12:48 am on May 14, 2008 That is actually pretty interesting, I never knew any of that and thus never thought of it. My best guess at an answer would be that when LiveWire was created perhaps it used a pre-set list of countries, and simply updated it (with the addition of UK areas and Canadian provinces), but never officially reformed it? It doesn't seem as though it'd be difficult to find an official list of country names in English, if anybody with the authority took the time. JennyColada Posted at 12:48 am on May 14, 2008 That is actually pretty interesting, I never knew any of that and thus never thought of it. My best guess at an answer would be that when LiveWire was created perhaps it used a pre-set list of countries, and simply updated it (with the addition of UK areas and Canadian provinces), but never officially reformed it? Shaknbake Posted at 9:08 pm on May 13, 2008 Quote: from idontgivea at 9:06 pm on May 13, 2008 idk, but that is kinda werid to worry about. Since your not from any of those countries!! How do you know? How do you know I'm not from Côte d'Ivoire and simply chose the DRC because it's the closest accurate country name to mine? CaliLivin Posted at 9:07 pm on May 13, 2008 Cheers! carracer Posted at 9:07 pm on May 13, 2008 One of the many problems with the internet! DAMN YOU INTERNET GODS! idontgivea Posted at 9:06 pm on May 13, 2008 idk, but that is kinda werid to worry about. Since your not from any of those countries!! belle desastre Posted at 9:06 pm on May 13, 2008 hm...good point All 7 previous replies displayed.