Spelling these days...

[smoky]

O.K. I capitulate. There's just so far you can go trying to stimulate serious discussion.

Not really - there are serious, interesting or in-depth conversations on KB, however if its a condescending thread, and there are a number of contributors who are really only using it as a way to postulate their own eminence, which indicates the thread topic was only posed to provide a platform to showcase their obvious prowess - then yes, I'll have a little fun with it, post a bit of light hearted comment in the thread - but if you feel it has spoilt your wankfest, fair enough ....

....... now it's time (for you) to leave again. Carry on laughing.

[Edbear]

Not really - there are serious, interesting or in-depth conversations on KB, however if its a condescending thread, and there are a number of contributors who are really only using it as a way to postulate their own eminence, which indicates the thread topic was only posed to provide a platform to showcase their obvious prowess - then yes, I'll have a little fun with it, post a bit of light hearted comment in the thread - but if you feel it has spoilt your wankfest, fair enough ....

My good Sir, I am wounded to think you may possibly be refering to the OP. You have misjudged my intentions if that is so.

The thread was instigated by the frequent banter and arguments on KB about spelling and grammar and that so many insisted that it is of no consequence whether they could spell or use the right words.

Unfortunately, it appears that one who does endeavour to use correct English or point out said consequences is considered to be stroking his ego, (by some anyway). Not so, my friend, time and place and all that and for the most part I ignore the language used in most threads, as it really is of little consequence to the matter under discussion.

Contrarily, it is also arrogance to insist on using incorrect language and refusing to learn the proper spelling and meaning of words to the detriment of the person.

But I have a sense of humour and often use deliberately incorrect spelling and language. I love the English language for it's inconsistency and ambiguity and the insinuations possible that are not avaiable in many other, more "strict" languages. We can have endless fun here and many threads demonstrate that.

[mister.koz]

I like the way you use language Wording is an art form that is rarely practiced well or appreciated. Regardless of my lack of punctuation and grammar allot of my art is both literary and well appreciated by many.

My only biff with this argument is people who "wouldn't talk to that guy because his typing is not precise" or people who detract from a point totally for part-time elitism - thats arrogance thinly veiled by perception. The truth is that almost any sentence can be worded better and then back, english has a wonderful way of totally contradicting itself. It is after all a language that has been in an on-the-fly development perculating over a few thousand years.

I've found in life that a polarised view on anything is a really good way to both look like a dick and miss the point of any argument. Nothing is black and white.

Water boils at 100 degrees (subclause: at standard atmospheric pressure, subclause: if it is allowed to move (see super heating), subclause: depending on the O2 saturation levels, subclause: depending on the water's ionisation, - i am sure i missed something - )

I think the key is a medium between getting your point across (contextually correct) and not breaking the English language as we know it. At the end of the day does it really detract from a message when you use a lowecase i to refer to yourself in a public forum where; people are simply communicating points, interest, banter, waffle and passions?

[MSTRS:Me]

Stop being so reasonable. For (your) god's sake. After all the hard work some of us have put in over the years, and then, in one fell swoop, you go saying it's 'OK'. Where will it all end?

[mister.koz]

Stop being so reasonable. For (your) god's sake. After all the hard work some of us have put in over the years, and then, in one fell swoop, you go saying it's 'OK'. Where will it all end?

Haha fair enough

fiNE then.,,,, I reckon uuse guys r too SMart!!!!

('' '' ''''' '' ')

[Edbear]

Stop being so reasonable. For (your) god's sake. After all the hard work some of us have put in over the years, and then, in one fell swoop, you go saying it's 'OK'. Where will it all end?

Oops! Begging your pardon...

Of course it is inexcusable to misspell... By the way, has anyone actually met her?

[MSTRS:Me]

Yea, I did. Once. She was black...

[Edbear]

Yea, I did. Once. She was black...

Did you fall under it?

[MSTRS:Me]

Oh....I see.
You refer to Miss Pell.

[Edbear]

Well, I confess I don't refer to her as much as I used to. As for God, yes, He's a good reference point. Mind you He is often misunderstood and quoted out of context and Miss Pell and Miss Understanding along with Miss Conception and Miss Thepoint have done Him many disservices over the years.

The problems He has had would dissuade me from starting my own religion, far too many dissidents who diss Him...

[MSTRS:Me]

Ms Word must shoulder a share of the blame...

[Edbear]

Yes, and Miss Spell Checker is not referred to often enough, although Miss Translation has often thrown a spoke into the works as well. Fortunately we have the resources of hertofore Miss Ingdocuments who can clarify Miss Conceptions efforts to smudge things.

Ms Word has long been flexible enough to allow Pride and Prejudice to support any view and bend the rules to suit any agenda preferred and it takes a humble person to truly endeavour to find the correct spelling and meaning of Word's word...

[MSTRS:Me]

Yes, and Miss Spell Checker is not referred to often enough, although Miss Translation has often thrown a spoke into the works as well. Fortunately we have the resources of hertofore Miss Ingdocuments who can clarify Miss Conceptions efforts to smudge things.

Ms Word has long been flexible enough to allow Pride and Prejudice to support any view and bend the rules to suit any agenda preferred and it takes a humble person to truly endeavour to find the correct spelling and meaning of Word's word...

Duh! My bwain hurts...

[Edbear]

Duh! My bwain hurts...

[smoky]

...As for God, yes, sHe's a good reference point. Mind you sHe is often misunderstood and quoted out of context and Miss Pell and Miss Understanding along with Miss Conception and Miss Thepoint have done Him many disservices over the years....

text taken out of context is pretext