Editing Talk:RPG Lexica:Main Page (section)

== Topic Creep ==

I've noticed some topic creep going on. As I understood it, this project was for the collection of ''humorous'' definitions, but I've noted a fair proportion of ''serious'' definitions creeping into the list. Before I just go stomping about in the petunias, I thought I'd ask if anyone objects. Does anyone object?

Alternately, are we sure this is being handled in exactly the right way? It would seem to make sense to me to move these terms to their own pages in the main namespace, and create to subcategories under [[:Category:Terminology|terminology]]: Jargon and Lingo.

Jargon is the correct term for specialized vocabulary used in a profession or hobby because the denotative definitions of the words only apply (or are only used in that sense) within the field in question. The Jargon category would therefore contain all "serious" definitions -- i.e., the ones we all learned from some rulebook or other.

Lingo is the proper word for that collection of slang and myth/legend references which mark one as a member of a culture or subculture. The Lingo category would be home to the humorous definitions and stories of their origins.

Any comments on this idea?

[[User:Adalger|Adalger]] 18:28, 3 Jun 2005 (PDT)