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I added the sections 'Structure' and 'Usage' as well as some minor edits throughout the article. Feedback is appreciated. Bob0513 (talk) 01:58, 6 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

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Great information on structure and usage, as well as the derivation of the name of the language. I also thought it was interesting that there is no marker for gemination, which seems to make the language kind of ambiguous.
Suggestion for possible additional editing: add more about the origin and development of the writing system. Also, what other ancient languages does it relate to (others with the inherent "a" vowel)? Mmg86 (talk) 01:00, 20 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

V syllables

Regarding undo's, independant vowels only can be used in the initial position. Refer to George Campbell's Compendium of the World's Language Bob0513 (talk) —Preceding undated comment was added at 02:09, 6 November 2008 (UTC).[reply]

Campbell discusses languages, and only gives the briefest coverage of scripts. The data here, from Daniels & Bright, contradicts that claim: ᨙᨔᨕᨘᨓ seuwa and ᨆᨀᨘᨋᨕᨗ makunrai both have internal ᨕ. kwami (talk) 06:26, 6 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Lontara's origin from Kawi

Is there any reliable source regarding this? I've been wondering, is it true that the script based on Kawi or Brahmic since the Bugis religion before Islam is Animism. As far as I know, Sureq Galigo didn't mentioned anything about Hinduism (they have their own story how the world been created), and I may be wrong. Based on this site, some group of Bugis still practive believes based on lontara (not the script but the manuscript). So, I think the script being originate from Kawi script or Brahmic family is still not a fact. Kurniasan (talk) 04:34, 7 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

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Greetings! I agree with Madison. I thought that the organization into "usage" and "structure" and I'm actually strongly considering doing that for my own.

I was just a little confused in the usage section, however, where you start talking about how the script is still used in Bugis ceremonies. How is the script itself used in ceremonies? Do you use the script to make the wedding invitations? What did this mean? Along the same lines, I also think that the information regarding the evolution of the script needs to be expanded. If there isn't more information on how it developed (such as to which script family it belongs or some specific intricacies regarding its structure development), then that's okay, but the article hardly delves into it. This can go in "Usage" or maybe a separate "History" section.

Another suggestion is to cite some sources in your "Usage" section. Which of the sources did that information come from?

That's all! Otherwise, good job!