Pedantry and the state of written English.

[Aperitif]

That'll be a towering: infer? No. then sweepy

 

[swee'pea99]

...and I thought I needed my coat....

 

[threebikesmcginty]

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...and I thought I needed my coat....
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That teef has been given his coat, a taxi ordered, shown the door, frog-marched, etc., etc.* countless times and still...



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[threebikesmcginty]

We haven't tried Metal Machine Music yet have we?

Oooo bit extreme, Mort - Lou Reed's 'finest' would definitely shift him though!

 

[Aperitif]

Naughty Boys!

I guess Lou Reed's "I'm Waiting For My Manteau" might be a go-er though.

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]View: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5rhiqI6PlTo[/media]


Good ole JJ too - and he spells some of the words wrong when he sings. So!

 

[danphoto]

What I cannot help getting twitchy about is when a word is used incorrectly so that its true meaning will eventually be lost.
For example, infer / imply and uninterested / disinterested.

What I'd like is a crisp tenner each time somebody uses "i.e." when they mean "e.g.".

I'll swear that's getting more prevalent by the day ...

 

[Aperitif]

ie: this - for example.

 

[threebikesmcginty]

I prefer e.g. a f.r.i.e.d. one.

 

[Aperitif]

Are you going to Bognor a fortnight or so Fri. Ed?

 

[threebikesmcginty]

Fried not teef, too much on until end of June. The ride isn't the problem as I'd only be asleep otherwise, it's the sitting around being force fed beer the next day that ruins it!

 

[Aperitif]

Fried not teef, too much on until end of June. The ride isn't the problem as I'd only be asleep otherwise, it's the sitting around being force fed beer the next day that ruins it!

Yes, I understand. Being plyed with beer ie: Red Barrel, and being under the spell of reprobates eg: rich p and his louche mob (Like a 'flashmob' only without phones).

 

[summerdays]

English is not my first language but I seriously try my best not to make mistakes, however, I've noticed that I have picked up bad habits writing in forums perhaps one can relax too much.

Well as others have said it doesn't show.

Would any of you go out in dirty, unironed clothing? Would any of you go out on your bike if it was in an unroadworthy condition? No? So why are you posting in ‘unironed’ and’ unroadworty’ English? You are known by what you are and what you do. You bike is always in tip-top condition, you always look smart but , although you have interesting things to say, people don’t read your posts because they can’t be bothered translating them.

Err ... unironed clothing ... all the time... (and google doesn't like unironed but equally doesn't have any other suitable suggestions maybe non-ironed?). I do try not to make mistakes and check to see what google offers as alternative spellings but sometimes it doesn't have the correct word to display. I really struggled with spelling when I was a child and even into adulthood. I don't mind being corrected gently but don't think that the English on a forum needs to be absolutely perfect without mistakes. However I do think the poster ought to make an effort to make it understandable to the others that will read it.

 

[slowmotion]

Decimate?

 

[Domeo]

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This is not an English forum, this is a cycling forum. No-one should be belittled or made to feel bad on account of their writing skills. It's about whether they enjoy cycling and have something to contribute, period. If you can't understand, ask for clarification - in a nice way. Otherwise, judge a post on its merits, not its grammar.


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Regardless of the media or specific fora subjects correct grammar and punctuation should always be used. Most people are happy to accept good natured corrections of either.

 

[Aperitif]

Would any of you go out in dirty, unironed clothing?

I missed this! Why iron dirty things anyway?
Actually, I bought an iron in September 2009. The plug still has that plastic thingy on the prongs. Use 'nature's iron' Mr Hippo - so energy efficient.
But id I feel a pressing need, I guess it will be unfurled.. my flag of 'flatness'.