On 19 Jun 2004 "Mark P. Line" <mark@PO...> wrote:
> Sorry, but I find that insulting, I was hoping that this thread would end
> before I had to say that.
I did not mean to insult you. I apologize to you despite of the
fact that I still do not see where was I insulting.
> Nik Taylor surmised that I might be guessing about Rotokas
> phonology, and you are similarly unwilling to believe that I might
> have a considered professional opinion to share.
I think all of us have considered professional opinions. However,
both you and me can only validate our opinion by facing conflicting
opinions. Until this validation we -- me too! -- all impart
suppositons in my approach.
> I know that the form "wilwil" is used in Tok Pisin for 'bicycle'
I accepted your opinion about the possible source of "wiliwili".
I want only to exclude it as a base of an argumentation which
seemed circular for me.
> I guess I'll not try to impart any more of my, umm, guesses or
> suppositions on this list for a while.
I am sorry about that.