[Foundation-l] Re: Wikiversity

Thu May 12 05:38:13 UTC 2005

Ray Saintonge a écrit:
 > Erik Moeller wrote:
 >
 >> Anthere:
 >>
 >>> Then why are both wikicommons and wikinews still envased in copyright
 >>> issues ?
 >>
 >>
 >> "Envased" is not an English word, if you mean that both projects have
 >> lacked planning and foresight when it comes to copyright issues, then
 >> I would argue that the exact opposite is the case:
 >
 >
 > You're right of course, and sometimes it would be quite understandable
 > if it meant that Anthere wanted to see you stuffed in a vase. :-)

Interesting thought...

 > Literally, the reference is to the feminine form of "vase", which is the
 > sediment that builds up in a stagnant body of water.  It becomes
 > "enveser" or silted over.  Figuratively, it becomes "stuck in the mud",
 > or "mired".  An interesting word!
 >
 > Ec

Grumble... Thanks Ec