Summary
This task proposes updating the local configuration for the Tulu Wikipedia (tcywiki) to use Latin digits (0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9) instead of Kannada digits (೦, ೧, ೨, ೩, ೪, ೫, ೬, ೭, ೮, ೯) for specific technical domains, specifically dates, times, page number and math calculations/equations.
Motivation & Rationale
While Kannada digits are part of the script's traditional representation, using them universally in technical contexts on MediaWiki creates significant friction:
- Dates and Timestamps: Automated templates, infoboxes, and system-generated timestamps often break or display inconsistently when forced to handle non-Latin numeral systems, causing synchronization and parsing issues.
- Math Calculations: Complex mathematical formulas, equations, and data tables become difficult to edit, maintain, and render accurately for editors and readers alike.
- Search & Accessibility: Standardizing on Latin digits for numeric data improves search engine indexing, cross-platform data compatibility, and overall readability for users navigating technical content.
- Requested Changes
- Update the default language settings/number formatting rules for Tulu Wikipedia (tcywiki) to utilize Latin digits for:
- System dates and times.
- Mathematical expressions and data variables.
- Technical templates and infobox parameters where numeral consistency is critical.
- References / Community Discussion
- Tulu Wikipedia Community Discussion Link: https://tcy.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:Permalink/365394#Proposal:_Standardizing_Latin_Digits_for_Dates,_Times,_and_Math_Calculations_in_Tulu_Wikipedia