I don't think it would need this as a regular book though because I haven't bought a book that has done what you've said. I expect it to be the case in college, and that's fine. But, as for the general marketplace, I don't think people are going to even think about it, especially the average person.

This is why I don't think you should bother putting in citations. If you wanted it to be academic -- yes you should. But for what you have, no.

As far as the population of Japan, I've heard that number thrown around years by years. Wikipedia just has citation for everything, whether the writer actually put it there or not. I could go in there and add citations and so could you.

Yeah, wikipedia is a bad example, but I couldn't be bothered to go download an actual academic paper. Read those, and you'll see the same thing.

I wouldn't bother adding sources to what you have now. But I also wouldn't try to leverage this when trying to do something academic.

Well that is a very interesting idea, but it is not practical at the moment for me to do. So, more detail in the resources? Ok, but I really don't want to get into it now.

The most important part of any grammar book (that's what essentially your site is) are example sentences.
The learner MUST BE SURE they are correct, both in Japanese and in English.

When my granny started to learn Japanese she used this book, among some ohters:

Stefan Kaiser, Yasuko Ichikawa, Noriko Kobayashi, Hilofumi Yamamoto
JAPANESE: A COMPREHENSIVE GRAMMAR
ISBN 0-415-09920-X
Routledge

Features include:
many original examples, taken from a range of Japanese media

I added more insight about myself.

http://www.imabijapaneselearningcenter.com/aboutme.htm

It may help some of you understand where I am coming from. If you would like to ask some personal questions on why I started this, please go ahead. If you would like to know how I made a certain lesson, I'll tell you if I can remember.

I think all of you will understand the inspiration that created the website. I have been working hard all day editing the site to meet the requests presented here in the past few days. Please send in more suggestions if you have them.

I've already applied for college. lol

The whole privacy thing aside, it probably isn't even a good idea to advertise things like "politics" or "religion."  Whether it's justified or not, people tend to react strongly to assertions of opinion.  It's fine to tell us your favorite song; stay away from the more controversial stuff.

Also, isn't "knowledge" a little redundant?

You wouldn't believe how many people ask for this crap though. Seriously, someone a week from now will ask my race. I honestly don't know what to put.

It has been getting busier. But, that's why I want a moderator!

I took down the stuff y'all mentioned. Thanks.

Actually, my family isn't that hip about any Asians or other races for that matter. I'm just a social liberal in the closet. (You never heard a thing)

Thanks Thora. Your insight was very nice. I actually did what you wanted after you posted without even looking at your post. Hehe..

Oh, and if it appears that I've talked down to people on the forums, it's because I already knew them personally. And, there's this one member where we didn't get along and I did want him to leave.

This site has been the main reason why it's been getting busier. I like the extra flow of hits. I hope people keep coming from here. It makes my day.

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I was referring to the liberal idealogy. lol, but if I was able to I would be a crazy party animal. People say I'm quiet, but when I talk I'm ******* hilarious.

Well, I have made the site better throughout this long thread here. So, you are most certainly right.

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No matters though. Let's not go down political avenue though. That street's nasty as it is. I'm in the middle of the political spectrum. I love the idea of freedom for all and the liberal attitude towards social issues, but I think the liberal solution to economics is the dumbest thing since stupidity itself.

I digress. I would like some ideas on examples for proper nouns. I have a few, but I want to include a few more famous people and places. But, I don't want them to be too long.

Fine with me.

So, anything you would like me to amend on my site? I'm all ears.

I still need a cam, so videos are off the table for now. Any ideas for which one I should get when I do buy one?

Thanks for the link for using twitter. I need that.

imabi wrote:

I still need a cam, so videos are off the table for now. Any ideas for which one I should get when I do buy one?

Thanks for the link for using twitter. I need that.

Well there are a lot of digital cameras for less than 200 that are solid. They have full 1080p HD video+picture quality. Although I'm not the best person to ask for what camera you should get, as I just research around and see what I like. I do remember a thread were people were discussing cameras, I'll search around for that one.

I simply thought you might add my link for those who want more detailed information.