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Hi, I noticed that your signature does not comply with [[INK:SIG|Inkipedia's signature policy]]. In particular, it contains an image larger than 30 pixels in height. Please fix it. Thanks! [[User:Heddy|Heddy]] ([[User talk:Heddy|talk]]) 06:08, 15 June 2019 (UTC) | Hi, I noticed that your signature does not comply with [[INK:SIG|Inkipedia's signature policy]]. In particular, it contains an image larger than 30 pixels in height. Please fix it. Thanks! [[User:Heddy|Heddy]] ([[User talk:Heddy|talk]]) 06:08, 15 June 2019 (UTC) | ||
== RE: Octupus plural == | |||
Hi, "octopuses" is the standard English plural for octopus. "Octopi" is a quirky alternative spelling that is also used, but much less. I see no reason for you to be changing the standard plural to a quirky alternative. | |||
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* Any dictionary. They all list octopuses as the standard, and octopi as an alternative. [https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/octopus Webster], [https://www.dictionary.com/browse/octopus dictionary.com], [https://www.lexico.com/en/definition/octopus Oxford]. Note how Oxford doesn't even list octopi at all! | |||
* [https://grammarist.com/usage/octopi-octopuses/ Grammarist]: "Octopuses is '''far more common''' than octopi in edited writing of all kinds, including scientific writing." | |||
* [https://www.grammarly.com/blog/octopi-octopuses/ Grammarly]: "Many people don’t like octopi, and you will '''rarely''' see it in edited works, but it does occasionally appear." | |||
I hope this was informative! [[User:Heddy|Heddy]] ([[User talk:Heddy|talk]]) 17:36, 15 June 2019 (UTC) |
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RE: Patroller rights request
Hi, you currently claim to be new to wikis, but staff rights are for those experienced with editing wikis. Get some experience under your belt, and you're welcome to ask again! Let me know if you need any help or have questions. Thanks! Heddy (talk) 06:02, 15 June 2019 (UTC)
Signature policy
Hi, I noticed that your signature does not comply with Inkipedia's signature policy. In particular, it contains an image larger than 30 pixels in height. Please fix it. Thanks! Heddy (talk) 06:08, 15 June 2019 (UTC)
RE: Octupus plural
Hi, "octopuses" is the standard English plural for octopus. "Octopi" is a quirky alternative spelling that is also used, but much less. I see no reason for you to be changing the standard plural to a quirky alternative.
Sources:
- Any dictionary. They all list octopuses as the standard, and octopi as an alternative. Webster, dictionary.com, Oxford. Note how Oxford doesn't even list octopi at all!
- Grammarist: "Octopuses is far more common than octopi in edited writing of all kinds, including scientific writing."
- Grammarly: "Many people don’t like octopi, and you will rarely see it in edited works, but it does occasionally appear."
I hope this was informative! Heddy (talk) 17:36, 15 June 2019 (UTC)