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Posted: 26 Jan 2004, 20:33
by zigeunerweisen
markfiend wrote:After all this, I believe Mr James has raised an important issue:
RicheyJames wrote:...those who describe myself, and others of my ilk, as pedants for actually caring about the way our language is used...
As this forum (and much of the Internet) is conducted in written language, surely it is an aid to communication to attempt to use the language in a proper manner? While deliberate ambiguity is the goal some seek from their writings (
) on a forum such as this, it is surely best that the ideas of a member are communicated in as clear a way as possible. Such clarity is improved by correct use of grammar, spelling and punctuation, whereas mistakes can only lead to confusion.
Furthermore, English has one of the largest vocabularies of any language, and when I see it reduced to the likes of "OMG ur well g0fFik innnit !!!11!1!" I want to scream. (I hasten to add that this sort of text-speak is seldom seen on the Heartland forum, unless used for comedic effect.) That the language of Shakespeare, Milton, and Blake can be reduced to this is surely a matter for shame for all native English speakers.
Lastly, I am amazed at the fluency with which many non-native speakers of English use the language, frequently doing so more correctly than many, or even most natives. I do have some proficiency with some other languages, but I know that I would be simply incapable of following the kinds of discussions that we have here in any language other than English.
I like english, it is a pretty language.
Albeit the effort to spell correctly on the part of some very nice and willing people (myheartlanders
) I stopped trying to learn it on the internet a long time ago.
Posted: 26 Jan 2004, 21:48
by Almiche V
RicheyJames wrote:ridicule them in any way possible.
Also worth reading Spike Milligan's war memoirs. Very funny and also very moving.
Posted: 27 Jan 2004, 00:11
by Loki
Debaser wrote:Johnny Boy wrote:
If we're all grammar Nazi's, what's the excuse for the typos and rubbish that appears on here? My top tip is to actually
look at your monitor when typing.
I do believe I answered that question. If I may refer you to page 1
Sorry Mum.
Posted: 27 Jan 2004, 01:05
by Lars Svensson
Hmmmm...
It's been a slow day at the office then, has it??
Come on Von, get yer Product out before your fans implode leaving just a puff of dry - but gramatically correct - ice behind.
That's one without an umlaut by the way...
We could all just be friends, of course...
Posted: 27 Jan 2004, 11:48
by Karst
zigeunerweisen wrote:Jesus, you really like drama don't you?
Not particulary - actually the issue was dealt with amicably and left at that. Please consider a thread in its entirety before responding. Thanks.
Posted: 27 Jan 2004, 14:30
by Black Planet
Lars Svensson wrote:Hmmmm...
It's been a slow day at the office then, has it??
Come on Von, get yer Product out before your fans implode leaving just a puff of dry - but gramatically correct - ice behind.
That's one without an umlaut by the way...
We could all just be friends, of course...
LOL
Well I for one plan to begramatically INcorrect as I implode.
Posted: 27 Jan 2004, 15:32
by zigeunerweisen
Karst wrote:zigeunerweisen wrote:Jesus, you really like drama don't you?
Not particulary - actually the issue was dealt with amicably and left at that. Please consider a thread in its entirety before responding. Thanks.
I would, but my lord Lucifer doesn't allow me to be nice to people and only grants me my wishes when i'm mean and obnoxious, particular
ly on the internet. You're welcome.
Posted: 27 Jan 2004, 15:56
by Karst
zigeunerweisen wrote:You're welcome.
Hardly.
Posted: 27 Jan 2004, 16:05
by Silver_Owl
Posted: 27 Jan 2004, 16:12
by zigeunerweisen
Karst wrote:zigeunerweisen wrote:You're welcome.
Hardly.
You are, really
Posted: 27 Jan 2004, 16:16
by Quiff Boy
Posted: 27 Jan 2004, 16:25
by Silver_Owl
Thanks Quiff.
Glad
somebody appreciated an attempt to lighten the tone.
Posted: 27 Jan 2004, 16:28
by zigeunerweisen
I did, i just wanted to see how long Karst and I would continue on this silly dispute. Not that i have to have the last word or anything.
Posted: 27 Jan 2004, 16:31
by Silver_Owl
zigeunerweisen wrote:I did, i just wanted to see how long Karst and I would continue on this silly dispute. Not that i have to have the last word or anything.
Not meaning to stick my oar in or anything but implying you're not welcome here is a bit beyond a 'silly dispute'. But there you go...
Posted: 27 Jan 2004, 16:38
by zigeunerweisen
I meant, i was being silly with Karst, when did i imply that anyone is not welcome?
Posted: 27 Jan 2004, 16:39
by Loki
Posted: 27 Jan 2004, 17:08
by Silver_Owl
Karst wrote:zigeunerweisen wrote:You're welcome.
Hardly.
I wasn't referring to your comments Sir.
