Shall I modify the statement?
Telugus write for nuts :-).
> I think I want to address it on two fronts: one the literary and the other
> FINANCIAL. Specifically, I argue that the monetary rewards in other languages
> such as English, C++ are much more than in writing in Telugu. Then, I
> suggest we consider some projects, as a subgroup, to develop
> some telugu pieces of lasting value.
>
> More counter examples to rama's "Telugus can't write for nuts".
Actually, there are some good books, all those ones you mentioned. The point I
was making is it may be pure accidental that they became good writers. I
would like to see what kind of style books exist for an average subbarao to
pick up good writing.
Here is a proposal: How about we put together a list of English books that we
like that talk about writing? May be we can take some points from those and
start putting together a book in telugu about good writing. Then we will each
adopt a school in AP and conduct Essay writing competetions there. If you are
interested, we can flush out the details.
> I only request that before we make sweeping remarks on writing styles,
> we should be a bit more careful. Whether it is cinare, arudra, jandhyala,
I am not clear why one should be careful there. I mean, I don't get the
point. I can understand if you don't want us to make sweeping remarks without
substantial support -- is that what you mean?
A part of cure is to recognize the desease. I believe I was told, in school,
that I was a good writer. That caused me embarassment and self-recrimination
years later. I wish I made use of my school years more positively.
> It may be a matter of time before Telugu reaches the
> ranks of Sanskrit or (hyeroglyphic) Egyptian: i.e., dead for practical
> purposes; it may live as a social-language. But, not a language with
> MONEY!!!
Let me argue with me for a while. I can see one rama with black clothes (BR)
coming out and rama with white clothes (WR) coming out.
BR: I think that the death of Telugu is all right. In any case, Telugu has
died many times. It rejuvenated in a different form over the centuries. I am
sure, a Tenglish or Hilugu will live. Is that so bad?
WR: Gee, that would be too bad. Imagine all the poor villagers who can read
and write only telugu. They certainly will be marginalized. The education and
power will become the previlege of the rich.
BR: Wait a minute, they already are marginalized. They certainly don't read
and write Hindi, which seems to be the predominant language of choice for good
TV programs or English which has become the language of Education.
WR: At least Telugu provides for the cultural outlet of the people -- it
is a langauge from the people and it will speak to the people. Let English be
the technical language, it any way already is. Let us enrich telugu to
celebrate our culture.
[At this point, BR and WR dissolve into one entity.]
> I ask, the people on this net who think they are good at writing consider
> the following: they provide more lasting and transcendental contributions
Boy, that leaves me out! [ I don't think I am good at writing.] So, the rest
of the posting seems to be addressed to somebody else :-)!!
> rather than discussions such as whether vemana had or not had a gochi.
ayyayyO! apachaaram, apachaaram!!
> Any takers? Do you have your list? LET US DO SOMETHING BEFORE WE
> jump on dead writers or live friends!!!!
>
> good day!
> Kumar.
>
> p.s. The individuals I addressed above (i.e., Rama and Veluri), hopefully
> do not take my postings as attacks on them, but as one on the content
> of what they wrote. I know both of them, and intend not to hurt either.
>
> I, for one, do not like and practice ad homonym. If perceived as personal
> attack, I apologize to you, Rama and Veluri. It is not my intention.
Please don't apologize. It makes me cringe. I understand where you are coming
from anyway.
--rama
PS: I seem to be living in a time warp, as I get the digest only once in the
day. For all I know this issue would have been dead and the problem has been
solved.