CB Demands Proper English in Posts!!!, posting using english syntax/textspeak |
 Apr 29 2005, 05:14 AM
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 hardbodyactiv...always so hard  Group: Member Posts: 119 Joined: Apr 2005 Member No: 130,804  |
So here I am, basically a newbie to this forum, although I post on several other forums and have done so for some considerable time.
Even though I have only been on here for a few days, I have already fallen foul of some of the 'Keepers of Good English' brigade who have flamed me for using textspeak, which is what most people here in the UK tend to use. Now, I'm not bothered by sarcastic responses, but I do take offense to 14-16yo kids patronising me, telling me to learn how to spell. How lame is that.  Many people, even adults have terrible problems with spelling, not me by any means, but to have these spelling Nazis trying to appear to be so superior is just pathetic and does not give me respect for them.  It appears that textspeak is regarded as only suitable for the kiddie pre-teens/dunces and that everybody else must conform by spelling correctly and posting using the correct syntax. otherwise to face flaming and have their actual post content ignored. The CB Head Honcho should have an obvious edict about this. If there is one, its not very obvious as I (briefly) read through CB rules on posting as every forum is different. But I have no problem with posting in 'Correct English' and will do so for this forum as it is appropriate. sO wAt U FiNK BouT dIs 1 Cb lololol 
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Apr 29 2005, 06:59 PM
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 define our lives for us. Group: Staff Alumni Posts: 11,656 Joined: Aug 2004 Member No: 43,293 |
WTF.
QUOTE It appears that textspeak is regarded as only suitable for the kiddie pre-teens/dunces and that everybody else must conform by spelling correctly and posting using the correct syntax. otherwise to face flaming and have their actual post content ignored. I find that offensive, kthnx. (: I'm very sensitive on how people treat me as my age. Really. They think I'm a freakin' moron. Especially where you put slash dunces.. k...  but kkkk, I think people should type normally, with words. Capilization doesn't matter for me.. but just not typing in words that aren't words! |
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Apr 29 2005, 07:31 PM
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hardbodyactiv...always so hard Group: Member Posts: 119 Joined: Apr 2005 Member No: 130,804 |
QUOTE(Spiritedfreak @ Apr 30 2005, 12:59 AM) WTF. I find that offensive, kthnx. (: I'm very sensitive on how people treat me as my age. Really. They think I'm a freakin' moron. Especially where you put slash dunces.. matter for me.. but just not typing in words that aren't words!  I assume that you read the complete thread in which case you should be able to understand that this is not my opinion. It is what has been made apparent to me by other posters in other threads that I posted on because of the way that I posted when I first came onto the forum. Every Forum is different and it is apparent to me that I just happened to take interest in posting on threads which already displayed a very truncated textspeak style, which lead me to believe that this was generally acceptable on CB. It is obvious now that posters are able to type in any style that they want as it is not Moderated, but they will have to expect to be flamed if that style is not deemed acceptable by other posters on a thread. This is why I added a poll to this thread once I could see that it was generating some interest. Peace Out ...knackered now...time for my bed 
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hardbodyactiv CB Demands Proper English in Posts!!! Apr 29 2005, 05:14 AM
starlette really, its just a matter of something being reada... Apr 29 2005, 05:43 AM
angel-roh QUOTE(karamelle @ Apr 29 2005, 3:43 AM)really... Apr 30 2005, 10:24 PM FreeStickers QUOTE(angel-roh @ Apr 30 2005, 11:24 PM)... May 2 2005, 07:45 PM hardbodyactiv I totally agree with you Karamelle, but I got slag... Apr 29 2005, 06:31 AM honorguard Yeah, it's just so people can read what they h... Apr 29 2005, 06:39 AM mona lisa I don't expect it from people still learning E... Apr 29 2005, 06:52 AM hardbodyactiv thanks for the post gotnoheart.
You're a Xang... Apr 29 2005, 07:16 AM starlette you know honestly, it the anal epople that take it... Apr 29 2005, 07:21 AM x_angawhomps Not all members do that.. I can see how they can b... Apr 29 2005, 07:56 AM hardbodyactiv QUOTE(x_angawhomps @ Apr 29 2005, 1:56 PM)P.S... Apr 29 2005, 08:14 AM FoOd ::shrugs::
It all just depends on the post if its... Apr 29 2005, 08:21 AM paul murphy wtf? just cuz sum ppl don't type prprly dsn... Apr 29 2005, 08:25 AM AngelTears QUOTE(paul murphy @ Apr 29 2005, 8:25 AM)wtf?... Apr 29 2005, 12:39 PM FoOd ^
I thought you quited with that Wiccan friend of... Apr 29 2005, 08:27 AM paul murphy QUOTE(FoOd @ Apr 29 2005, 8:27 AM)^
I though... Apr 29 2005, 08:32 AM AngelicEyz00 [points to "How to post a decent topic on a f... Apr 29 2005, 08:37 AM ermfermoo Paul, you just proved the point. I couldn't un... Apr 29 2005, 09:03 AM yanners hahahah. ermfermoo, you crack me up.
i think som... Apr 29 2005, 09:36 AM xMayleex As long as its readable i dont mind but tYpIn LyKe... Apr 29 2005, 11:06 AM racoons > you actually... its much easier just to type normally.... Apr 29 2005, 12:20 PM Cake. QUOTE(MarchHare2UrAlice @ Apr 29 2005, 1:20 P... Apr 29 2005, 06:53 PM Heathasm im cool with it, i just ignore it.
I'd only g... Apr 29 2005, 01:20 PM Spirited Away Goodness, there isn't a need for proper Englis... Apr 29 2005, 01:30 PM miss barnes QUOTE(uninspiredfae @ Apr 29 2005, 12:30 PM)G... Apr 30 2005, 09:56 PM xMyStIcShAd0wSx some people just shorten words too much. that make... Apr 29 2005, 01:51 PM iNyCxShoRT Ahaha i use to type like thiz endinng everything s... Apr 29 2005, 01:54 PM mouse_3k I dont understand ur question but I think u type f... Apr 29 2005, 02:10 PM wayne as long as you dont type with sticky caps... and i... Apr 29 2005, 03:39 PM hardbodyactiv Time to spam my thread...COOL we got our 1st vote ... Apr 29 2005, 04:13 PM ItzOnlySydney It TaKeZ LoNguRR 2 ReEd PoStz WeN Dey iZ WriTteN l... Apr 29 2005, 04:16 PM jooleeah I understand where you're coming from. People ... Apr 29 2005, 04:16 PM hardbodyactiv QUOTE(jooleeah @ Apr 29 2005, 10:16 PM)But ho... Apr 29 2005, 04:35 PM mona lisa QUOTE(hardbodyactiv @ Apr 29 2005, 5:35 PM)si... Apr 29 2005, 04:42 PM racoons > you QUOTETime to spam my thread...COOL we got our 1st ... Apr 29 2005, 04:22 PM jooleeah QUOTEhardbodyactiv Posted Apr 29 2005, 5:35 PM
We... Apr 29 2005, 04:40 PM racoons > you QUOTEUm..how do you know that it's "quite... Apr 29 2005, 04:47 PM MyVermilionPlague Personally, I'd love it if everyone typed perf... Apr 29 2005, 04:49 PM WrathOfOnigo I'm fine with textspeak like taking away a few... Apr 29 2005, 04:56 PM mzkandi What is hard about typing in regular english...see... Apr 29 2005, 04:58 PM bRoKeNxALoNE Um. I didn't get some of the choices. But oh w... Apr 29 2005, 05:25 PM Jordan Inc. theres no need, as LoNg Az PpLz DuNt TyPe LyKe DiZ... Apr 29 2005, 06:34 PM soulless727 purple ponies (self-deleted 12/06) Apr 30 2005, 05:41 PM aznxdreamer i dno if we should go as far as to having a spell ... Apr 30 2005, 10:01 PM rOckThISshYt I would just like to say something.
Everyone in C... Apr 30 2005, 10:52 PM Spirited Away Too many topics like this one. Merged with most cu... Apr 30 2005, 10:53 PM Shortiiex i think peeopel should be able to type however teh... Apr 30 2005, 10:56 PM niez_cho I think proper FULL English is the best.
You don... May 1 2005, 07:20 AM DanielleMaria05 I agree that there needs to be something done. Yea... May 1 2005, 07:23 AM toodlepops. Why do people TYpE lYk d1s, anyway?
It's so ha... May 1 2005, 07:47 AM Szeh I agree with everyone in this topic. It's not ... May 1 2005, 08:02 AM Angel_Cece Proper English and spelling at ALL times, except t... May 1 2005, 02:30 PM hardbodyactiv hmmm...seems like the vast majority who have repli... May 2 2005, 04:43 AM racoons > you you cant actually force people to type a certain a... May 2 2005, 05:01 AM hardbodyactiv QUOTE(MarchHare2UrAlice @ May 2 2005, 11:01 A... May 2 2005, 05:23 AM Soleil It does get annoying when people write their comme... May 2 2005, 07:29 PM Just_Dream Sorry, but I just take it as if the person is tryi... May 3 2005, 09:22 PM No Fear Yo We ShOuLD DeF TyPe LyKe DiS Jul 10 2006, 12:07 AM Rachel is love QUOTE(No Fear @ Jul 9 2006, 10:07 PM) Yo ... Jul 10 2006, 05:57 PM Weird addiction QUOTE(No Fear @ Jul 10 2006, 7:07 AM) Yo ... Jul 12 2006, 05:08 AM magicfann r0f1 wh03v4r t3h FuXX th07 t15 sh13t Up 15 oN3 fUn... Jul 10 2006, 12:07 AM lilangryaznangel QUOTE(magicfann @ Jul 9 2006, 10:07 PM) r... Jul 10 2006, 02:22 AM smallsXalmighty QUOTE(lilangryaznangel @ Jul 10 2006, 3:2... Jul 10 2006, 06:12 PM x0xIlmBx0x ^ hah. same. it bothers me. Jul 10 2006, 08:59 AM KissMe2408 ah. . . who brought up this topic again?
No matt... Jul 10 2006, 06:12 PM bballchick1 I definitely agree that people should type properl... Jul 12 2006, 12:11 PM Angelina Taylor Well it's up to you, really. You wanna be seen... Jul 12 2006, 12:13 PM ROARxD It gets annoying when I have to read like a whole ... Jul 12 2006, 10:54 PM wildncrazyath3rt kinda makes sence.. bc u can understand it.. lol Jul 13 2006, 11:57 AM marzipan i'd rather have someone type where it's ac... Jul 13 2006, 12:06 PM Kristinaa English all the way. Jul 13 2006, 05:07 PM forza ^ That's a pretty awesome smilie. Jul 13 2006, 05:19 PM xlilaznchickx i dont think i really matters....if the ppl wanna ... Jul 13 2006, 05:27 PM ECD & C0 i use like u,r,@,w/ and stuff i dont think its tha... Jul 16 2006, 05:19 PM Shinji_Mimura So I see that demanding proper english keeps Jason... Jul 16 2006, 06:05 PM xbabyboo I don`t care most of the time unless its like.... Jul 16 2006, 06:36 PM |
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