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Should we allow users to write questions in non-English languages? Should we allow users to write questions in specifically Hebrew or other Jewish languages like Judeo-Aramaic, Yiddish, and Ladino...
#1: Initial revision
by
DonielF
·
2020-07-22T18:01:48Z (over 4 years ago)
What is our policy regarding using non-English languages in a post?
1. Should we allow users to write questions in non-English languages? 2. Should we allow users to write questions in specifically Hebrew or other Jewish languages like Judeo-Aramaic, Yiddish, and Ladino? 3. Should we require the question to be written entirely in English where possible? 4. In instances where a word cannot be fully translated into English (particularly legal or technical terminology), should we require the word to be at least transliterated into English, or should it be left in Hebrew script?[^1] 5. In instances where a word cannot be fully translated into English (particularly legal or technical terminology), should we require an in-line translation of the word as well?[^1] 6. When citing Judaic literature in a non-English language, should we require users to include a translation of the excerpt as well? [^1]: On the back burner is a [dictionary of these types of terminology](https://judaism.codidact.com/questions/276421). Whatever policy is decided upon here may at some point in the future be revisited upon the rollout of that feature, if and when it is published.