At 8/2/07 03:27 AM, HaroFreak wrote:

A meeting in Japan? Sure, I've got a couple of thousand to spare.

I can speak Japanese around the Level 2 Language Proficiency, and I have done some translating work in the past so I am not worried about the language barrier. I am sure most big places come in multiple languages anyway so it's the ideal holiday place for our kind of people who enjoy their culture.

Hah, I'm pretty sure that I'm at no where near that level.

Probably because I know very little kanji (150 maybe?).

And somehow I think it would be kind of hard to get people to go to Japan for this meeting.

People (like me) would be unwilling to spend/wouldn't have the money for it.

At 8/2/07 03:55 AM, Kuro wrote: Probably because I know very little kanji (150 maybe?).

My Japanese is piss-poor, especially reading-wise.

I'd be like Mugen, able to read one or two characters and totally fucked otherwise.

That said, I only took Japanese for a year, and then did around five years of French (a language I've grown to hate, but being bilingual was necessary where I was living at the time).

And somehow I think it would be kind of hard to get people to go to Japan for this meeting.

Scratch that, make it "impossible".

People (like me) would be unwilling to spend/wouldn't have the money for it.

Yep.

I'm a poor Canadian guy who can't speak the language and wouldn't ever live to pay off the trip and spending money.

At 8/2/07 03:55 AM, Kuro wrote: Probably because I know very little kanji (150 maybe?).

I am not very good at it either, but ranks or not, the bottom line is whether you can communicate or not since even all the words in the world would not save you if you cannot communicate it.

That is something even I have trouble with, but only because I have signs of social-phobia.

And somehow I think it would be kind of hard to get people to go to Japan for this meeting.

Well, we could simply schedule it so that it's during vacation time so the chances of making the meetup a reality is much more likely.

At 8/2/07 03:50 AM, Jigen wrote: PORCUPINE'S DILEMMA.

SAID DILEMMA DOES NOT WORK THAT WAY.

I saw an episode, but I totally didn't understand it at all.

More reason why you are in no position to use said concept.

Shut your god damn mouth.

No problem, since I'm communicating with hand-typed text. ZING!

At 8/2/07 04:05 AM, HaroFreak wrote:

At 8/2/07 03:50 AM, Jigen wrote: PORCUPINE'S DILEMMA.

SAID DILEMMA DOES NOT WORK THAT WAY.

AU CONTRAIRE

I saw an episode, but I totally didn't understand it at all.

More reason why you are in no position to use said concept.

AU CONTRAIRE

Shut your god damn mouth.

No problem, since I'm communicating with hand-typed text. ZING!

AU CONTRAIRE

1. AU CONTRAIRE
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3. AU CONTRAIRE

No real reasons go here:
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At 8/2/07 04:10 AM, Jigen wrote: 1. AU CONTRAIRE
2. AU CONTRAIRE
3. AU CONTRAIRE
No real reasons go here:
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Now I get it.
You're not a slowpoke nor secluded, you're just stupid. <_<

At 8/2/07 04:03 AM, Gendo wrote: That said, I only took Japanese for a year, and then did around five years of French (a language I've grown to hate, but being bilingual was necessary where I was living at the time).

Is learning a second language compulsiory in Canada, much like how Korea needs to teach Japanese or English and how Japan needs to teach English as second languages?

Scratch that, make it "impossible".

A shame, but maybe someday, no?

At 8/2/07 04:17 AM, HaroFreak wrote:

At 8/2/07 04:10 AM, Jigen wrote: 1. AU CONTRAIRE
2. AU CONTRAIRE
3. AU CONTRAIRE
No real reasons go here:
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Now I get it.
You're not a slowpoke nor secluded, you're just stupid. <_<

You both have two choices ahead of you right now:

1)Shut the hell up.
2)Keep arguing and see how Wonko managed to keep the trolls out of this thread.

At 8/2/07 04:21 AM, Wonko-the-Sane wrote: 1)Shut the hell up.
2)Keep arguing and see how Wonko managed to keep the trolls out of this thread.

Meh. I already made my point anyway.
And will NG/A/ ever get an independent board, hopefully something that works without so many ridiculous constraints the next time?

...

So what would Gurren Lagann becomes a Maho Shojo series under Go Nagai?

At 8/2/07 04:17 AM, HaroFreak wrote:

At 8/2/07 04:10 AM, Jigen wrote: 1. AU CONTRAIRE
2. AU CONTRAIRE
3. AU CONTRAIRE
No real reasons go here:
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Now I get it.
You're not a slowpoke nor secluded, you're just stupid. <_<

Did you say...

At 8/2/07 04:03 AM, Gendo wrote: My Japanese is piss-poor, especially reading-wise.

I'd be like Mugen, able to read one or two characters and totally fucked otherwise.

Yeah, but you don't have the fighting skills to compensate.

And Mugen can at least speak it.

Then again...

At 8/2/07 04:26 AM, Jigen wrote:

At 8/2/07 04:17 AM, HaroFreak wrote:

At 8/2/07 04:10 AM, Jigen wrote: 1. AU CONTRAIRE
2. AU CONTRAIRE
3. AU CONTRAIRE
No real reasons go here:
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Now I get it.
You're not a slowpoke nor secluded, you're just stupid. <_<

Did you say...

DID YOU SAY...

School Days - Wow. Just wow.

I WONDER WHERE THIS IS HEADING.

I read from somewhere that MariMite will "turn you into a girl in mid-season and you'll go lesbian for the Onee-sama character".

Somehow, that just makes me curious and drags this title to a 'Sort of want' level. <.<

At 8/2/07 04:17 AM, HaroFreak wrote: Is learning a second language compulsiory in Canada, much like how Korea needs to teach Japanese or English and how Japan needs to teach English as second languages?

It's only compulsory in the province of New Brunswick (since they're the bilingual province) and certain jobs all over the country require the language.

French is not a hard language to learn, but the grammar is a bit agitating for native English speakers.

A shame, but maybe someday, no?

I'd certainly love to do it, but even just a trip to Japan is not gonna happen for me in the foreseeable future.

At 8/2/07 01:50 PM, Gendo wrote: It's only compulsory in the province of New Brunswick (since they're the bilingual province) and certain jobs all over the country require the language.

I took only two years of French, but I probably forgot most of it due to lack of usage.

At 8/2/07 02:13 PM, supyohos123 wrote:

At 8/2/07 01:50 PM, Gendo wrote: It's only compulsory in the province of New Brunswick (since they're the bilingual province) and certain jobs all over the country require the language.

I took only two years of French, but I probably forgot most of it due to lack of usage.

I haven't used French in close to a full year.

In fact, despite five years worth of it, I rarely ever had a practical usage for it (other than once at a restaurant in Moncton and again talking to a photographer in Manhattan).

At 8/2/07 01:50 PM, Gendo wrote: It's only compulsory in the province of New Brunswick (since they're the bilingual province) and certain jobs all over the country require the language.

I see, I see.

French is not a hard language to learn, but the grammar is a bit agitating for native English speakers.

I agree with you.
I started learning French during primary school for Extra-Curriculum Activities, but the language just didn't stick to my head no matter how I studied it.

It was also compulsory to study German when I was in Secondary School, which I did adapt well enough to speak somewhat fluently until it was overwritten by my current third language.

I'd certainly love to do it, but even just a trip to Japan is not gonna happen for me in the foreseeable future.

Ah come on, have more ambition than that. XP

At 8/2/07 02:26 PM, HaroFreak wrote: It was also compulsory to study German when I was in Secondary School, which I did adapt well enough to speak somewhat fluently until it was overwritten by my current third language.

German is a fairly easy language for English speakers due to the similarities.

Not to mention German is a cooler language than French.

Ah come on, have more ambition than that. XP

Can't, family wants me to go to a prestigious university in a few years and I'll have to slave to pay off the tuition.

I fucking love EVA's intro.

Fucking. Love.

At 8/2/07 02:48 PM, Gendo wrote: German is a fairly easy language for English speakers due to the similarities.

I suppose it's just my poor ability to remember more than three languages fluently, heh.

Not to mention German is a cooler language than French.

It's funny you mention that, since I bet Japan thinks the same thing too. XP

Can't, family wants me to go to a prestigious university in a few years and I'll have to slave to pay off the tuition.

I know, but with a good education background you can get a good job can't you?

At 8/2/07 02:49 PM, Jigen wrote: I fucking love EVA's intro.

Fucking. Love.

Great song is great.

Plus, epilepsy-inducing flashframes of Asuka and Rei in various states of undress = win.

At 8/2/07 02:53 PM, Gendo wrote: Plus, epilepsy-inducing flashframes of Asuka and Rei in various states of undress = win.

When I first watched Evangelion in Cantonese VCD Format (before I discovered Wan Chai 188), I was completely stunned by the opening alone.

I still drifted to sleep during Episode 25 and 26 though.

At 8/2/07 02:53 PM, Gendo wrote:

At 8/2/07 02:49 PM, Jigen wrote: I fucking love EVA's intro.

Fucking. Love.

Great song is great.

Plus, epilepsy-inducing flashframes of Asuka and Rei in various states of undress = win.

Unit 01 > All.

At 8/2/07 02:52 PM, HaroFreak wrote: I suppose it's just my poor ability to remember more than three languages fluently, heh.

I used to be able to speak Portugese too.

It was even moe useless to me than Japanese, so I quickly forgot everything I learned except "salto" (jump).

I know, but with a good education background you can get a good job can't you?

Language skills mean nothing in Sydney's job market.

Unless you're good at hard labour, you're either stuck in a call centre or working in retail.

At 8/2/07 02:57 PM, HaroFreak wrote: When I first watched Evangelion in Cantonese VCD Format (before I discovered Wan Chai 188), I was completely stunned by the opening alone.

Yep, the opening is amazing.

Too bad the series itself loses its quality as it goes on.

At 8/2/07 03:00 PM, Gendo wrote: It was even moe useless to me than Japanese, so I quickly forgot everything I learned except "salto" (jump).

At least with Japanese, you can more closely pursue your interests in its original form, amirite?

Language skills mean nothing in Sydney's job market.
Unless you're good at hard labour, you're either stuck in a call centre or working in retail.

I mean, if you use your university course of study as your profession to get a nice-paying job.

Too bad the series itself loses its quality as it goes on.

True, but I (try to) believe that what we saw on TV (Or in the VHS/CD/DVD versions) is not the final product Gainax intends to show us.

At 8/2/07 02:58 PM, Jigen wrote: Unit 01 > All.

Except for EVA 01 Type-F, which looks like something awesome out of Katoki's sketchbook:

At 8/2/07 03:06 PM, HaroFreak wrote: At least with Japanese, you can more closely pursue your interests in its original form, amirite?

Yeah, but I lost interest fast.

Oh well, I still retained a few words and phrases, so that provides lulz when I'll randomly shout out a translation or quote a line verbatim whilst watching subbed anime with friends.

I prefer translated stuff anyhoo, even watching French television is difficult even though I'm completely bilingual because native Francophones speak way too goddamn fast.

True, but I (try to) believe that what we saw on TV (Or in the VHS/CD/DVD versions) is not the final product Gainax intends to show us.

Hence the billion or so new movies, still-running manga and countless spinoffs.

Except for EVA 01 Type-F, which looks like something awesome out of Katoki's sketchbook:

Fucking sexy.

At 8/2/07 03:11 PM, Gendo wrote: Yeah, but I lost interest fast.

It happens, so just take it in slowly without overloading yourself. It happens, and language is not something you can simply shove down one's throat.

Oh well, I still retained a few words and phrases, so that provides lulz when I'll randomly shout out a translation or quote a line verbatim whilst watching subbed anime with friends.

It's fine if it works among friends, though hard work and guts will be needed to reach one level higher.

Fucking sexy.

It even has lasers*!

* Fired from the shoulders which resemble the beams the Angels are famous for firing, not from the mouth. XD

At 8/2/07 03:14 PM, HaroFreak wrote: It happens, so just take it in slowly without overloading yourself. It happens, and language is not something you can simply shove down one's throat.

I'll probably pick it up again someday, probably once I'm done with all of my other studies.

It's fine if it works among friends, though hard work and guts will be needed to reach one level higher.

Well of course, knowing your favourite characters' catchphrases and some basic words is pretty far from fluency.

Also, since this province's Asian population is growing (it's mostly Chinese, but some Japanese are beginning to imigrate), maybe fluency in Japanese will become useful for things other than personal entertainment in a few years.

At 8/2/07 03:18 PM, Gendo wrote: Well of course, knowing your favourite characters' catchphrases and some basic words is pretty far from fluency.

Let alone pronouncing them correctly, in many cases I have heard and seen before.

Also, since this province's Asian population is growing (it's mostly Chinese, but some Japanese are beginning to imigrate), maybe fluency in Japanese will become useful for things other than personal entertainment in a few years.

Many are saying that learning Cantonese/Mandarin will be a big advantage as well, given how fast China is catching up. I wonder if weapons can still be bought for cheap prices on the streets of Beijing. XD

I don't know about you guys, but I don't really have any urge to learn Chinese,Cantonese, or Japanese.

Come on, I can barely speak English right.

At 8/2/07 03:26 PM, Mendou wrote:

At 8/2/07 02:49 PM, Jigen wrote: I fucking love EVA's intro.

Fucking. Love.

Indeed it really is a great catchy song, could be one of the best anime songs ever.

For about a year or so i taught it was the greatest anime song ever. Then i got the internet and found better animu openings.