Spelling these days...

[Edbear]

i work with a lot of immigrants from various parts of our beautiful planet..and one or two who are from further out. They say the biggest problem with living here, is getting used to our accent. Swallowed sounds, not moving our lips much and general mumbling makes it hard for them.
I'd have to say that I agree with them when it comes to making sense of the speech of the young men I work with. They mumble, speak too fast and generally use forms of the language with which I am unfamiliar...but then perhaps I am getting deaf and old?

I agree...

[Ratti]

with what? that I am getting deaf and old?

[golfmade]

with what? that I am getting deaf and old?

Probably, that's why he left it with ...

Bwahahah

[Ratti]

humph

if yous fellas wernt so nice id be relly pissed at yas.

[Edbear]

[MikeL]

You actually take this shit on KB seriously enough to describe it as a study on the relationship between language and psychology, or think anything in this thread actually bears any resemblance to the study of the origins and development of linguistics?
You're F***ing cracked you are

You need to ride more and think less

Tempted as I am to believe that the answer to all life's problems is simply to ride more, I can't help thinking that there may be a bit more to life than that...
Intellectual curiosity, for instance, and a desire to understand how things work, including the brain and the riddle of language.
And yes, psycholinguistics is a recognised science, and the example of scrambled spelling which you think is just a joke can tell us something about how the deep structure of language is organised.
Here's a challenge: read Chomsky's contributions to psycholinguistics and then tell me I'm f***ing cracked.
On second thoughts don't bother: you'll probably conclude that Chomsky is f***ing cracked.
I think I'll go for a ride...

[quickbuck]

I think I'll go for a ride...

At this hour? You're cracked!

[smoky]

Tempted as I am to believe that the answer to all life's problems is simply to ride more, I can't help thinking that there may be a bit more to life than that...
Intellectual curiosity, for instance, and a desire to understand how things work, including the brain and the riddle of language.
And yes, psycholinguistics is a recognised science, and the example of scrambled spelling which you think is just a joke can tell us something about how the deep structure of language is organised.
Here's a challenge: read Chomsky's contributions to psycholinguistics and then tell me I'm f***ing cracked.
On second thoughts don't bother: you'll probably conclude that Chomsky is f***ing cracked.
I think I'll go for a ride...

A couple of things; firstly it's Kiwibiker - not some sort of research forum
I respect anyone who has an interest in furthering their education, but get it in perspective dude - we're on here having a laugh
Often jumped up twats get on here and spout on as though they are more intelligent than most dumb arse bikers
'hey look at me I know big words'
It's called wanking in public

There a number of people on KB who could probably run circles around you when it comes what you think is 'psycholinguistics'. You may want to tone down the wank factor a bit

[Edbear]

A couple of things; firstly it's Kiwibiker - not some sort of research forum
I respect anyone who has an interest in furthering their education, but get it in perspective dude - we're on here having a laugh
Often jumped up twats get on here and spout on as though they are more intelligent than most dumb arse bikers
'hey look at me I know big words'
It's called wanking in public

There a number of people on KB who could probably run circles around you when it comes what you think is 'psycholinguistics'. You may want to tone down the wank factor a bit

You may have a point, however it's not related to intelligence so much as the effect of poor communication on society and the person. Many geniuses have had difficulty with language for one reason or other - some a lack of schooling, others dyslexia, or any one of many reasons. Also, the use of "big words" is not necessarily communicating accurately or effectively either.

Clear, accurate and simple is usually best and avoids confusion and misunderstanding. It is unarguable that poor language skills will mean that one is not taken seriously, and will be considered lazy, uneducated or uncaring. Fair or not, that is the reality of life and it behooves us to make the time and effort to learn.

[Edbear]

PS. KB is a melting pot of society and there are all types on here posting in all manner of ways. It is usually obvious when the language is of no consequence, however, it is also plainly apparent the KB reflects the scope of language problems in our society with seemingly the majority genuinely unable to spell correctly or know the meaning of words, typos aside.

[MSTRS:Me]

... it is also plainly apparent the KB reflects the scope of language problems in our society ....

i'm getting bored of this...
Time too join them?
Ya fuckin fuckers - yav fucked the fucken fucker

[Edbear]

Whon thot Aprille swithin potrzebie,
The burgid prillie gives one heebie-jeebie.

[Ratti]

never mind Edbear, you're quickly becoming one of my favourite posters.

Not that I agree with you all the time, but your posts are sufficiently clear that I know exactly what I'm NOT agreeing with. There are others that leave me shaking my head in puzzlement.

[Edbear]

never mind Edbear, you're quickly becoming one of my favourite posters.

Not that I agree with you all the time, but your posts are sufficiently clear that I know exactly what I'm NOT agreeing with. There are others that leave me shaking my head in puzzlement.

Hmmm... I'll have to work on that...

[MikeL]

A couple of things; firstly it's Kiwibiker - not some sort of research forum
I respect anyone who has an interest in furthering their education, but get it in perspective dude - we're on here having a laugh
Often jumped up twats get on here and spout on as though they are more intelligent than most dumb arse bikers
'hey look at me I know big words'
It's called wanking in public

There a number of people on KB who could probably run circles around you when it comes what you think is 'psycholinguistics'. You may want to tone down the wank factor a bit

O.K. I capitulate. There's just so far you can go trying to stimulate serious discussion. Sooner or later some Neanderthal with a chip on his shoulder comes along and squashes it. Twice before I've abandoned this forum because of exactly that attitude. I came back (a triumph of hope over experience) but now it's time to leave again. Carry on laughing.