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> Here “alt” is being used as an abbreviation of “alternate” This is one of the (many) instances where reducing everything to pop-culture English falls flat. B
by FlyingSnake 6y ago
> Here “alt” is being used as an abbreviation of “alternate”
This is one of the (many) instances where reducing everything to pop-culture English falls flat. Berliners have been using 'Alt-Berlin' for the mitte district since ages, and it doesn't make sense for them.
- coldtea 6y agoHow does it "fall flat"? Berliners are not the target audience of this article, or just a tiny fraction of it.