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3883.5 in reply to 3883.4
Date: 10/27/2007 4:34:14 AM
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In my opinion the English language is stupid to rename the countries from their local name.

Why the hell do we call Hrvatska Croatia?

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Date: 10/27/2007 5:30:27 AM
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the problem is that people cannot understand which country the names are refering to. So maybe the names of countries on BB should be translatable.

So people will always see the names in their own profile language. Example, USA for brazilian users would be "Estados Unidos".

From: LA-Niko

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Date: 10/27/2007 12:31:29 PM
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Well I would be harsh and say learn the name of the country in the native language.

:P

Creator of (http://www.buzzerbeaterstats.com) and (http://www.buzzerbeaternews.com/) -- Ex GM of Australia -- Division 1 winner of Italy Season 1 then moved team to Australia after the country was created by the BBs. Australian team manager for 2 seasons. Won various tournaments and division 1 titles in the following seasons.
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Date: 10/27/2007 12:51:58 PM
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Any way its obvious what country it is by were its on the map

From: johny13
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Date: 10/27/2007 2:46:26 PM
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yes it's no big deal anyway. Your are simply wondering what this strange nation is when you don't find it on the map but that is a good way to learn new things!

But if we can use its English name for the English version of the site why not...


By the way Angola is in trouble but it is not in the game yet! Are there plans concerning them? I don;t know if internet use is important in that country but maybe it's worth a shot. After all they are by far the best basketball nation in Africa!

From: uflorin

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Date: 10/27/2007 6:17:39 PM
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What I find funny is that all Romanian players have arab names