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Lemmy in Te Wai Pounamu (self.southisland)

submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by batwingnz to c/southisland

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Yo! I'm from the other island (the better one if I'm honest).

I was wondering if changing the display name of each local Lemmy is palatable to the people from there.

This would not change the URL, and would still be searchable with it's anglophone alias.

So... what are your thoughts on a new display name to Te Wai Pounamu or Te Waipounamu before you get too used to the current one?

Or as I said, I'm an imposter so perhaps mu suggestion is not the best or even the second best one.

Edit: I have no skin in the game so if y'all reach a consensus, or want to progress this further reach out to a friendly admin

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[–] z2k_ 6 points 1 year ago (3 children)

Sure, why not. Maybe Te Wai Pounamu(South Island) for the international visitors?

[–] bradmoor 3 points 1 year ago

Both seems like the way to go, and let's be consistent. There is the same discussion for Wellington with a similar idea but slightly different format

[–] cnnrduncan@beehaw.org 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I'd be keen on that, they're both official names so it'd be fitting to have both on here!

[–] quirq 3 points 1 year ago

I’d vote for this one too!

[–] sortofblue 3 points 1 year ago

I like this idea. There are several places I haven't quite learnt in Te Reo and I get the confused but if this format becomes more common it'll be easier to learn.