The cookie has crumbled

Roomy


Joined: 20/02/2011
Posts: 836

Message Posted:
12/06/2011 17:21

I may not post here that much but when I do it will probably be to highlight some of the nonsensicle ridiculous postings I happen across, don't take it personally, i like a laugh and I enjoy the schadenfruede.Seriousness is the last bastion of humour.

simbas



Joined: 16/07/2007
Posts: 5943

Message Posted:
12/06/2011 17:29

And how would you take it Roomy , if people laughed at your misfortune ? just wondering

Simbas

Roomy


Joined: 20/02/2011
Posts: 836

Message Posted:
12/06/2011 17:31

With a pinch of salt, brush myself off and start all over again...after I had knocked them into next week of course Hahahahahahha...

DutchCrusader



Joined: 19/05/2008
Posts: 11281

Message Posted:
12/06/2011 17:38

@ msg 1, Roomy: It's a British habit on this board that almost illiterate people ridicule people who try to write/speak a foreign language. So be it. But it is sad when English speaking/writing people make the errors you do in your senseless posts.

And it's even more saddening when such people use words in a foreign language - without a clue how to spell such words.

"schadenfruede" in your post - it's: Schadenfreude. Now find out whether it's die, der or das Schadenfreude. Happy learning.

proger1



Joined: 18/04/2009
Posts: 2919

Message Posted:
12/06/2011 17:52

Hans, out of curiousity, when will you realise that everyone is not up to your standard. I mean even google translate allows for phonetical spelling now.

Pugwash


Joined: 06/09/2010
Posts: 1797

Message Posted:
12/06/2011 18:09

proger, it is not about being up to "Han's" standard it is about bothering with the language you are writing in, many posters here (CYP44) cant or are unable to even spell-check, which the board does for you. Obviously people for who English is not their native tongue should be considered and excused, but as Hans says, I cant understand why so many British people are almost illiterate, of course typo's are part of life we will all do them sometimes but some of the other things are pretty hard to explain.

Tango1


Joined: 19/02/2011
Posts: 1151

Message Posted:
12/06/2011 18:10

Why should we have do dumb everything down to the lowest common denominator? If you can't spell something in a foreign language then don't do it. Find another way to express what you are trying to say.

DutchCrusader



Joined: 19/05/2008
Posts: 11281

Message Posted:
12/06/2011 18:33

@ msg 5, proger:



Higher, still, and higher,

From the earth thou springest!

Like a cloud of fire

The blue deep thou wingest!

And, singing, still dost soar, and soaring ever singest...



Byron, Keats, Shelley, Shakespeare..?



Google translations do not dominate my life, Proger. I'm pleased to be able to read poems and literature in one of the most beautiful languages in the world: the English language.



And I do not understand why people on C44 do not try to speak/write their native language properly. I call it laziness or even ignorance. I'll never be a native English speaker but I try my very best. Do you?

DutchCrusader



Joined: 19/05/2008
Posts: 11281

Message Posted:
12/06/2011 18:37

@ msg 6 & 7: I have nothing to add - I agree one hundred percent.

proger1



Joined: 18/04/2009
Posts: 2919

Message Posted:
12/06/2011 18:48

I am not going to make any sarcastic comments, I really want to but I will just try and answer as honestly as I can.

Do I try my very best? No, I am afraid to say that I don't find the literary necessities on this forum to be that high. I do try, but not my very best.

I would say however that if I were writing in another language I would try my best because I would not want to be misunderstood or make an error that would be insulting.

I always try to remember that the english language was developed as an easy language for several nationalities to be able to learn without over complication, perhaps that is why I find it simpler to just read what is written and forgive the person for not being completely accurate, another of my many flaws in the eyes of others, no doubt.

I will ask a question though, for safety reasons they write MT on empty welding gas bottles, why would that be?

professoregit


Joined: 30/08/2008
Posts: 381

Message Posted:
12/06/2011 19:03

Ridikuluss! somwun makes a poynt and is shot down for doing so bekause of there spellin! Goooud bliiimy. sertch mi for the duch ecivalent?

philbailey


Joined: 17/01/2011
Posts: 3534

Message Posted:
12/06/2011 19:11

Aoccdrnig to rscheearch at Cmabrigde Uinervtisy, it deosn't mttaer in waht oredr the ltteers in a wrod are, the olny iprmoetnt tihng is that the frist and lsat ltteer be at the rghit pclae. The rset can be a total mses and you can sitll raed it wouthit porbelm. Tihs is bcuseae the human mnid deos not raed ervey lteter by istlef, but the wrod as a wlohe.



Pterty amzanig, huh?

Clarissa2


Joined: 12/06/2009
Posts: 1476

Message Posted:
12/06/2011 19:15

Re : Msg 5,

PHONETIC



Fancy yourself a linguist?

Try not to use the words the meaning of which you don't understand.

Google doesn't come with brains attached.

AnthonySmith


Joined: 14/05/2009
Posts: 455

Message Posted:
12/06/2011 19:18

I am fascinated, Clarissa, that you manage to keep up with Proger1 to correct him so often.

DutchCrusader



Joined: 19/05/2008
Posts: 11281

Message Posted:
12/06/2011 19:23

Here's a mirror for some of you in this thread and don't be proud: abuse of the English language by native English speakers is an affront to the so often celebrated "Proud to be British" attitude on C44.

professoregit


Joined: 30/08/2008
Posts: 381

Message Posted:
12/06/2011 19:24

message 12, mi wurds exaktli... wat abhaut supasillius, dat springs tu mynd?

Clarissa2


Joined: 12/06/2009
Posts: 1476

Message Posted:
12/06/2011 19:24

Re : Msgs 4 &1,



Die Schadenfreude? Allerdings!

More of a shudder than Schadenfreude.

AnthonySmith


Joined: 14/05/2009
Posts: 455

Message Posted:
12/06/2011 19:27

DC, you are actually wrong. The English language is constantly evolving. Some people may call it a lowering of standards, but new words are accepted into the OED each year, and some old ones drop out. Also, accepted standards of grammar are changing. Text speak, the internet, chat forums, street talk, call it what you may, but if it is accepted by the "guardians" of the English language, why can't you?

Snaefell



Joined: 07/06/2009
Posts: 266

Message Posted:
12/06/2011 19:34

I continue to be amazed at the amount of people who do not know the difference between - there, their and they're and many other basic words in the English language. Facebook in particular is full of British people who have little command of grammar and spelling. It is now possible to pass GCSE English Language without having any idea of how it should be written!!! Sign of the PC times, not to criticize anyone!

DutchCrusader



Joined: 19/05/2008
Posts: 11281

Message Posted:
12/06/2011 19:41

@ msg 18, AS: Quote from msg 1: (...) , i like a laugh and I enjoy the schadenfruede. (...)

▶ Check the opinion of the "guardians" of the English language.

▶ You are trying to take the thread off topic (from msg 3) - no one said that the English language is not evolving.

AnthonySmith


Joined: 14/05/2009
Posts: 455

Message Posted:
12/06/2011 19:43

Snaefell, the schools, colleges and universities churn kids out without the three Rs these days. I know of an English language graduate with exceptionally poor spelling and grammar. His argument is that when he writes professionally there is a spell and grammar checker on his computer. Otherwise, why is it that important?

I know he got a GCSE Grade A star, an A at A-level and a degree in English language. Something must be wrong somewhere.

Snaefell



Joined: 07/06/2009
Posts: 266

Message Posted:
12/06/2011 19:46

I quite agree. The government then tries to tell us that exams have not been dumbed down, when in fact what they are doing is trying to con us into thinking standards are rising!!

proger1



Joined: 18/04/2009
Posts: 2919

Message Posted:
12/06/2011 19:48

@ 13, you are absolutely correct again mini Hans, I guess I was torn between phonetic spelling and spelling phonetically but I suppose in any other world pointing it out after I have all ready admitted to not trying my hardest would be redundant er rudendent er redundun oh what the hell, pointless.



Anthony, I don't think she follows me around, I think she is a latent tumor on Hans's backside that is trying to draw intelligence from him and gets defensive whenever I try to bring Hans down to mere mortal intellect levels.

Like a firewall for my stupidity if you will. Shame she can't find something more useful to do with her vast knowledge of life but I suppose if I can keep her busy it will avoid her bothering someone who might care.

Keep having fun mini, my teachers couldn't get the knowledge to stick, maybe you can

Clarissa2


Joined: 12/06/2009
Posts: 1476

Message Posted:
12/06/2011 19:51

Re : Msg 21,

" Something must be wrong somewhere."



Indeed. The UK education system.

proger1



Joined: 18/04/2009
Posts: 2919

Message Posted:
12/06/2011 19:56

I am signing off now, big day tomorrow for me and need my beauty sleep but before I go, just wanted to wish mini Hans a happy anniversary.

DutchCrusader



Joined: 19/05/2008
Posts: 11281

Message Posted:
12/06/2011 19:59

@ msg 21, AS: If it is not important for some or others to write correct English - why do you and others always bother to do it?

AnthonySmith


Joined: 14/05/2009
Posts: 455

Message Posted:
12/06/2011 20:03

Cos I were taught proper.

I don't know. I come from a pre-computer, internet and mobile phone age. When television wasn't 24 hours a day and there were only three channels in the UK, so maybe quality was easier to maintain. Those are opinions, rather than facts. There may well have been a dumbing down of the UK education system as there were less real jobs and so people had to stay on at school, go to college or university.

I certainly could not have gone to university with the grades I got. Or sixth form.

Tenakoutou



Joined: 27/07/2009
Posts: 4110

Message Posted:
12/06/2011 20:05

The wynd was ruff and cold and blough,

She kept her ands wythin her mough,

And altho there was no snough,

The wether was a biter fough...

Etc., etc.!

trooper


Joined: 04/07/2009
Posts: 211

Message Posted:
12/06/2011 20:20

I'm with you DC. When came here to live years ago, I would see blackboard type signs outside bars and restaurants advertising events in mis-spelt English. I would say to my wife 'why don't these people ask their English friends to check the spelling.....'' She would reply that they probaby had. Sadly she was almost certainly right. As someone almost certainly said ''It's all a question of standards old boy'' - and English language standards in the UK have gone south at a rate of knots.



Incredibly one of the few parts of the world where English is spoken and written properly is India. I think we should be ashamed of what uk governments have allowed to happen.

Clarissa2


Joined: 12/06/2009
Posts: 1476

Message Posted:
12/06/2011 20:54

Re : Msg 23,

TUMOUR

(unless you are American)

Fancy yourself a doctor?



P.S.".. my teachers couldn't get the knowledge to stick, maybe you can"

I've already succeeded : now you can spell your name correctly .

Roomy


Joined: 20/02/2011
Posts: 836

Message Posted:
12/06/2011 21:08

hahahahahhahahahah...I didn't even read past the first few posts I knew it was coming and I love it.You know what, I watched a movie after I made the post.hahahahahahahhahahahahhahahaha...i LOVE IT HERE, SOME OF YOU WILL GRASP THE SITUATION, The rest of yoo wil haf tu take a rain cheque





hahahahahahahha...





You make me feel so superior and i didn't want to, honestly.



Get an edit facility here.



hhahahahhahahaha...

Clarissa2


Joined: 12/06/2009
Posts: 1476

Message Posted:
12/06/2011 21:20

Re : Msg 31,

Early release from a mental institution?

Roomy


Joined: 20/02/2011
Posts: 836

Message Posted:
12/06/2011 21:21

Nope, I just hardly consider an idiots opinion hahahhahahahah...

philbailey


Joined: 17/01/2011
Posts: 3534

Message Posted:
12/06/2011 21:22

Roomy, I love irony



well done

Roomy


Joined: 20/02/2011
Posts: 836

Message Posted:
12/06/2011 21:23

philbailey,



it's great being me

phylray



Joined: 21/09/2007
Posts: 1727

Message Posted:
12/06/2011 21:37

As a (now retired) English teacher I agree with Hans. It is extremely poor what is coming across

on email/websites/etc. as English. Having taught overseas for several years, (including Turkey, Cyprus,

U.A.E, and Bahrein) I have found far more interest and pride in the language from abroad than at home.

Taught original Shakespeare to Arab children and it was amazing to see their interest and understanding

of what must have been very hard for them to understand,400 year old English, which our own can barely

cope with. On an optimistic note, I am impressed with the way my grandchildren are being taught here

locally. My grandaughter's command of English, and old Scots, is fine. They get spelling tests each week, and she always gets top marks. Something must be right, somewhere. Pity it is not more widespread.



Yes, Snaefell "There, their, and they're" why can't they get it right? So simple!

Roomy


Joined: 20/02/2011
Posts: 836

Message Posted:
12/06/2011 21:43

Paragraphs would be handy.



hahahahahahahaha...

rowlo



Joined: 12/10/2008
Posts: 4796

Message Posted:
12/06/2011 21:54

without wishing to offend any one , its easier to type minus the hyphones the i ,y or e , every one understands what is meant , no need to be little people or make out you are a superior person , at the end of the day no matter who or what you think you are , you will go out the same way you came in ,with nothing .

Roomy


Joined: 20/02/2011
Posts: 836

Message Posted:
12/06/2011 22:00

belittle





I take your point.

0maintenance


Joined: 22/09/2010
Posts: 2179

Message Posted:
12/06/2011 22:38

message 36



i thought bahrein was spelt bahrain?



or am i wrong?

Roomy


Joined: 20/02/2011
Posts: 836

Message Posted:
12/06/2011 22:40

I might type too fast fro smoe fo yuo to raed.



Hahahahahahahahahaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa......................................

Clarissa2


Joined: 12/06/2009
Posts: 1476

Message Posted:
12/06/2011 22:51

Re: Msg 41,



Not too fast though to omit the f-word.

Roomy


Joined: 20/02/2011
Posts: 836

Message Posted:
12/06/2011 22:54

Nope, works well in certain situations, don't be afraid of it.I bet you are pleased you can see well enough to read it?









Post edited for offensive expletive ----- Simbas

Roomy


Joined: 20/02/2011
Posts: 836

Message Posted:
12/06/2011 22:59

The word is a mainstream word which is allowed at least once in any 12 cert movie these days, please excuse me if I have offended your sensibilities.Hahahahahahahaha...I thought I was in adult company.









Post edited for offensive expletive ---- Simbas

0maintenance


Joined: 22/09/2010
Posts: 2179

Message Posted:
12/06/2011 23:02

I knew it was going to be 1 of those nights.

rowlo



Joined: 12/10/2008
Posts: 4796

Message Posted:
12/06/2011 23:04

well i must say , i have been banned for less than the new pikey ,zoots , posts on here , mods are you on board here , this foul language should not be tolerated by the poster roomy ,

Roomy


Joined: 20/02/2011
Posts: 836

Message Posted:
12/06/2011 23:05

I am a builder mate, if the girls don't like it they can f... off



hahahahahahahaha...

Roomy


Joined: 20/02/2011
Posts: 836

Message Posted:
12/06/2011 23:06

Should I say my farewells now?

dizzycows


Joined: 12/05/2009
Posts: 2736

Message Posted:
12/06/2011 23:10

must say I have been enjoying roomy's nonsense postings, have also wanted some of what he's been on! but please, please roomy, derogative swearing on an open forum, is a big no no, ......

0maintenance


Joined: 22/09/2010
Posts: 2179

Message Posted:
12/06/2011 23:11

Well other than explaining to some of us who did not understand the use of the word rowlo is asking for the mods to moderate,i cant see to much wrong,the word you talk about is i think the most mis used word in the english dialogue,and used in most countries around the world by young and old,why i dont know.

rowlo



Joined: 12/10/2008
Posts: 4796

Message Posted:
12/06/2011 23:14

well being banned yourself zero , you wouldnt would you ?

Roomy


Joined: 20/02/2011
Posts: 836

Message Posted:
12/06/2011 23:19

Do behave rowlo, you are one of the most misaligned posters here should I call for your banning?



Hypocrisy abounds here, if it takes the odd expletive to shake you numbskulls up I could care less

0maintenance


Joined: 22/09/2010
Posts: 2179

Message Posted:
12/06/2011 23:23

Message51



Rowlo



Please dont mistake me for my friend david,he is out tonight with friends having dinner @ the garden or house or whatever its called opposite the colony.



I said i cant see much wrong with his posting other than the word he is trying to explain how he is useing it,did i say some thing wrong Sir!

moxie


Joined: 23/05/2009
Posts: 969

Message Posted:
12/06/2011 23:28

quod tu nodun Hans............ne Hans bir topuz.....hvad en knap, du er Hans ...............how many languages do you want it in!!!

Roomy


Joined: 20/02/2011
Posts: 836

Message Posted:
12/06/2011 23:33

It is all about context, some of you big girls blouses would do well to stick to the knitting and sewing circles.

0maintenance


Joined: 22/09/2010
Posts: 2179

Message Posted:
12/06/2011 23:38

Message 51



rowlo.



your comment and trying to be a grass is not working.



If i was zero and banned,im sure the mods would know without your help.



I wear dresses and high heels.



David wears trousers.





Amanda.

Roomy


Joined: 20/02/2011
Posts: 836

Message Posted:
12/06/2011 23:39

Post deleted for a foul personal remark ------Simbas

simbas



Joined: 16/07/2007
Posts: 5943

Message Posted:
12/06/2011 23:47

Msg's 43 , 44 , & 57 edited for reasons given

Simbas

Roomy


Joined: 20/02/2011
Posts: 836

Message Posted:
12/06/2011 23:49

I like you simbas you are a forgiving lass.

MsGarnet


Joined: 04/01/2009
Posts: 989

Message Posted:
13/06/2011 03:59

If you are going to use the word - it is spelled 'nonsensical'!!!!!!!

RoxyBob


Joined: 13/07/2009
Posts: 205

Message Posted:
13/06/2011 13:12

Cannot see the point of this thread. Just taking up peoples time and space. If members such as Roomy are allowed to continue with these useless threads then I will not use the forum again.



Concerned member

Bob