Originally Posted by culchie

You might all hate me for this but please please could we try harder in the spelling, punctuation and grammar department?

I find it very difficult to take any post seriously when it lacks the grace that is inherent in the English language.

Isn't this a reflection on who we are and what we represent? Isn't the English language one of the most expressive and precise languages in use....hence its universal appeal...so surely its native speakers should take extra care ...your thoughts ....?

Originally Posted by poollounger

Lol...clever!! Xenophobic, but possibly with a smidgeon of truth.

Spelling is either something one can or cannot do;it does not denote any particular level of intelligence. If one reads a great deal, then one can develop a photographic reminder of what is correct.
I would rather have a lively and original point of view than a dull but perfectly spelt and composed one.
A beautiful rendition of any languge is a pleasure;be it English, French, Spanish, Hindi or Xhosa (the African 'click' language). However it tends to be about class and snobbery most of the time.
As an' upper class' friend pointed out to me once..'oh don't say serviette, it's too American and middle class..the word is napkin'

Originally Posted by poollounger

See ... thought I had rendered this post perfectly spelt, then on re reading I see that I have invented a new word....languge.

Originally Posted by poollounger

See ... thought I had rendered this post perfectly spelt, then on re reading I see that I have invented a new word....languge.

Originally Posted by Beachcomber

I resisted the temptation to contribute to this thread when it first appeared but this seems very appropriate.

Originally Posted by jdr

What a trollish post.
People that post on here come from all walks of life, not all have had a rich daddy to put them through college etc, ooops am I allowed to say etc ? I am sure thats not an English word.
As long as they enjoy themselves and find, or help give the required information, then that is all most of us on this forum expect, if its takes a little longer to read and digest, then thats tough.

Originally Posted by Lionda

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Take me as you find me or leave me be

Originally Posted by Ray

I have seen your pic .... I'll take ....

Originally Posted by The Oddities

Naughty boy.

Rosemary

Originally Posted by Ray

I have seen your pic .... I'll take ....

Originally Posted by Lionda

I have only just seen this thread, haven't read all the postings but would like to add my thoughts. We come from all walks of life and friendship is a precious gift. When it comes down to 'correct' punctuation, pronounciation, or vocabulary then who is to say what is correct and what isn't. Personally I don't care - I value friendship and 'correct grammar' is at the bottom of my list of must haves.

Take me as you find me or leave me be

Originally Posted by jandy44

hear here Lionda,I agree us mates stick together,hey up im off

Originally Posted by Ray

That should be hear hear ..surely .....