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Grammar Nazi...
November 20 2014
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RHP User
10 years ago
You are an insufferable snob, just like me. Bad grammar is a turn-off for me, and I mention that in my profile. I'm not a complete nazi and I'm unlikely to turn down a man not aware of the difference between discrete and discreet.However someone using text speak or non-existent words (like norty, kewl or fukin to name a few) will receive a no without me even checking out their profile. Sue me.
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RHP User
10 years ago
Keep it simple, ..."snob" (?)I don't think so, you're still sufferable. Don't look at it as lowering your standards, you are, in fact, adjusting them. There is not a problem with holding grammar, spelling and vocabulary in high regard but you really shouldn't base a decision solely on these attributes. There could be reasons for the perceived lack in writing skills.For many of our members, English is a second language. They are actually very intelligent people (they would have to be to be multilingual) so shouldn't be judged on the way they write. Others simply have their own style of writing. I remember how JSK's words just spilled out onto the screen but what he had to say was still worth reading. Top bloke and greatly missed.
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RHP User
10 years ago
But so am I. The occasional typo is ok but the continual misspelling or misuse of words shit me to tears.
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RHP User
10 years ago
Their there honey, it's okay. Spelling doesn't usually bother me though sometimes I wonder how you can let tounge through spellcheck. I lose it at txt spk. Just won't bother.
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RHP User
10 years ago
We all have access to the same education system in Australia. It's whether you paid attention or not that matters :)
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Mischeviouslad
10 years ago
Poor spelling and grammar are not an option...... to use a phrase. By this, I mean that I can look past the odd error or typo, but poorly communicated messages suggest to me that the person either doesn't choose to take enough care or effort, or, they're not likely to be on the level of intelligence which I find attractive. And if anyone tries to tell me not to judge a book by its over, I'll tell you to go choose your own books, and I'll choose mine. DG
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RHP User
10 years ago
and unless it comes across really badly, I am fine. I don't think spelling indicates intelligence some are better with numbers than words and I would hate to have to do math to communicate, I would be screwed! I think you should be a little lenient and if it drives you to distraction it is probably more your problem than theirs :)
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TheLuckyOne
10 years ago
It used to shit me to tears but I've learnt to live with it, as it's so unbelievably common these days. (And I agree - it's more my issue than theirs!). With auto correct and typos, everyone is bound to make an error or two. But when the same word/s get misspelled over and over, it becomes frustrating! I'm actually more impressed when I receive a message without a spelling mistake!!
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RHP User
10 years ago
I was thinking just this a few weeks back. It annoys me to the point where i just want to give up reading any further. Haven't figured out whether it's the incorrect spelling, or the spell check that turns everything into amerkin (think about it ) that bugs me the most. In any case i realised I'm a snob with a problem
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RHP User
10 years ago
Quoting 'jensman1903'There could be reasons for the perceived lack in writing skills.For many of our members, English is a second language. They are actually very intelligent people (they would have to be to be multilingual) so shouldn't be judged on the way they write. This is a perfect example of what I mean. I'm actually chatting to a man at the moment who came to Australia in his 20s, he has a PhD and is flown all over the world with his work, so while his grammar and sentence construction is not perfect, it's clearly not a reflection of his IQ. That's an exception however and one easily fixed by imagining everything he says in a Portuguese accent
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RHP User
10 years ago
Quoting 'jessi59' We all have access to the same education system in Australia. It's whether you paid attention or not that matters :) To illustrate a point.Da aducashion sistum in australia is rated very poorly when compared 2 da rest of da world. I dont know of any uther cuntry (non english speeking) that churns out consistantly poor litriture levels like oz. is not da point of writing 2 coumunicate, and wether it is or it's not acurately geting the correct and intended message across. most of da a4 mentioned errors r contextualy irrelivant so hence is the snob da 1 that refuses 2 understand, its all 2 much 2 bear. sorry two much two bare, oh to much to bair, shit i mean, it is too much to bare, oh shit I really meant, it is all too much to bear. Better stop, my spelling checker is overheating. Would any one consider me a snob if I insisted on the same grammatical standards as expected by our esteemed universities?It is not: <-- Wrong!It is not; <-- Note the semicolon. It boils my brain when people use the incorrect colon as illustrated above.its, it's, the're, they'er, don't, cant, can't and the rest are for the uneducated plebs. Please use the correct english syntax at all times, not the modern day young whipper snapper typewriter speak.it isthey aredo notcan notIt is not that much extra effort is it people? OPSorry OP on the one hand you are a snob, yet on the other hand you have a long way to go before you reach the magnanimous level of insufferable. Personally, if it makes sense and is free of ambiguity, you have passed the Neanderthal test and as a humanist I love you.
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Single_Guy4U
10 years ago
Cuckle_shells, you still have one that I could find. Even DG has one (unless he was talking about judging a cricket book). However, who cares about minor errors that are most likely caused by rushing, not checking properly, auto-correct, or too many drinks, as long as an effort is made, and it is generally ok. Everyone makes mistakes.
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Missb4u
10 years ago
i would consider myself smart and reasonably articulate but my spelling is sometimes off and Yep I have typos and always use the wrong two. I'm a pretty awesome person though and if someone turns me down based on that I figure that's there problem not mine. oh and I can't stand people that just have to correct others mistakes. That shits me to tears!
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RHP User
10 years ago
I think I love you too
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RHP User
10 years ago
That justifies the tone of what is trying to be implied.Know I dont give a lot of attention to what is gramatrically correct when critiquing what is trying to be said.
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RHP User
10 years ago
Quoting 'Single_Guy4U' Cuckle_shells, you still have one that I could find. Even DG has one (unless he was talking about judging a cricket book). However, who cares about minor errors that are most likely caused by rushing, not checking properly, auto-correct, or too many drinks, as long as an effort is made, and it is generally ok. Everyone makes mistakes. Everyone makes those and I'm not that much of an arse that I will write someone off based on the odd error here and there. If (as was the case in the message that inspired this post) the two line message contains four mistakes and after forgiving those and checking out the profile anyway you find the entire thing peppered with similar errors, should you still assume that they may be a bright person who just can't spell? Isn't this kind of thing at least a little important? I love interesting verbal dialogue, I love clever use of language, I appreciate someone who is well read and is not disenchanted by the use of double negatives.. Does it really make me a judgemental arsehole if I seek to engage with people with similar interests?
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Single_Guy4U
10 years ago
I agree with you. Barring simple mistakes that everyone can make, it is a personal choice regarding the level of intelligence & conversation that you want. Like you, I prefer a reasonable level of intelligence, and it does not make you a "judgemental arsehole". It is just personal preference, the same as some people like blonds, or darker haired woman, and, as they say, a good conversation and compatible intellect can be a turn-on. End of the day, if you do not like what you see, read, or hear, you do not pursue. You would think though that their profile would at least have minimal mistakes, given that they have the opportunity to review and correct any mistakes. Note to myself to check own profile. (Had a couple of drinks now, so no guarantees on the grammar)
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RHP User
10 years ago
I can overlook genuine mistakes and typos and such.....I have even been know to make them myself....and as long as the message is understandable, I can run with it. When it gets to the point when I can't comprehend what is being communicated - or not, since I can't comprehend it - I give up. Text speak.....don't go there!
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RHP User
10 years ago
you are correct !!! The reason is that " the pool of people who know how to write well is vanishingly small ". But if you use this as one of your criteria for "sifting out" people, you could be " passing up some wonderful opportunities by doing this". Don't be too quick to pass "judgement". Give some of these people a chance !!! Amy
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RHP User
10 years ago
I do not think that you are a "judgemental arsehole" for seeking "to engage with people with similar interests". That is your choice and only yours alone, to make. Amy
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RHP User
10 years ago
use no wot ! I think abowt propa grama and pungchewayshon ) if shee carnt sphell fuck " then shee gunna b won !(? Nuh - Posted from rhpmobile
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MsSuperFoxy
10 years ago
Gotta love em..they make me laff and laff and laff. Especially those who think it's their duty to correct another persons grammar and/or spelling mistakes they observe. I think secretly, some appear to find pleasure in finding fault in others written language. Grammer Nazi's want something to ponder over? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7E-aoXLZGY#t=50 Do I give a shit...nah how I see it is just another humans being's perfect imperfections. I go on personality rather than spelling..if they make me laff then it's a good sign. ;) Foxy
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RHP User
10 years ago
Shit me two tears....they their,there,ther'e,were,when,where,your,you're... are all difficult for anyone with dyslexia to distinguish ..spell check doesn't help with context...spelling Nazis are indeed, as they so proudly imply,fascistic in their intent... The object of their proud prejudice being to humiliate those who struggle with literacy on a daily basis,...Fifty per cent of Australians are functionally illiterate...Fifty percent of Australians are not lazy or stupid....I support kids with learning disabilities on a daily basis.... many have one form of dyslexia or another...many are made to feel stupid by people who have no understanding of this condition...many people with dyslexia are highly intelligent,often creatives like Keira Knightly and Orlando Bloom....give me an intelligent ,creative dyslexic any day,than a narrow minded dull witted ,predujuiced Grammar Natzi Freya
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Twisted_Mister
10 years ago
Sure, in the age of mobile phones and autocorrect it's easy to make a simple mistake from time to time. But, messages like 'wat u doin' just do my head in. Disclaimer: I was great at English at school but a strict veggie maths student. I can critically analyse Shakespeare and Chaucer but ask me to bring a percentage figure of an actual crowd vs capacity crowd at the MCG and I go into the foetal position, thinking of a happy place.... - Posted from rhpmobile
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inspirit
10 years ago
Are really people wiho won't admit they have OCD ..........I mean CDO, there I put in the correct fomat for you
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inspirit
10 years ago
But Jeezuz I live my life and have many grand tales too tell. 20 years ago, you would not of even known if some one was illiterate. True story that
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RHP User
10 years ago
Is it essential to your being that someone can spell?? That's a little shallow. These "checklists" that people have are insufferable. As long as someone is kind, considerate, loyal and any other personal qualities you require is something as trivial as spelling really that important? Most men are not big on spelling or writing so I think your dramatically reducing your chance of love if this is your number one requirement. I am attracted to intelligence however I've met lots of people that are extremely intelligent and simply can't spell for whatever reason. Non English speaking people being a prime example. I think it's a sad world if we are putting restrictions and expectations like spelling and grammar on love. I think if you care so much about spelling the problem is yours not theirs. - Posted from rhpmobile
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RHP User
10 years ago
Quoting 'Cuckle_shells' One of my favourite posters can not spell but I love her posts. She is witty and funny and it makes no difference if the spelling and grammar is bad. Virginqueen can't spell to save her life, which is why I keep refusing to fuck her.
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RHP User
10 years ago
Quoting 'jensman1903' I remember how JSK's words just spilled out onto the screen but what he had to say was still worth reading. Top bloke and greatly missed. Yes, his post about losing his dog (no matter the grammar) affected me to no end.
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MsJonesy
10 years ago
Some musings....or is it ramblings No, it does not make you a judgemental arsehole to want to engage with those with similar interests. We all have our likes and dislikes, that is what makes us unique. I know twins who have been in the same class all their school life; one is an incredible writer and her use of language is well beyond her years. Her twin mangles language on a regular basis. Everyone should be wary of laying the blame the education system; it is not always the reason why people have poor skills. Language in all forms is also an evolving beast, variances in word use and context changes over time. Sometimes we just have to go with the flow.
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RHP User
10 years ago
Hi everyone, I had bern greeted with hello and a lovely person with, proper spelling and puctuation, no grammar errors or anything of the sort. And he pointed out to me well you can actually spell and know how to 'message or speak properly' I said, What the heck don't most people my age know how to spell, do gramnar propetly? I found that entirely sorprising if not shocked. The fact that some rhp members say I am well spoken and well mannered in their profile that should be a 'standard feature' with all folks on here, but in the time I have been on here tis not the case. Educate yourselves in etiquette, as for those whom don't know the meaning well research it.
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RHP User
10 years ago
Sorry about some of the spelling error(s)
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RHP User
10 years ago
because my grammar isn't up to scratch... THAT'S YOUR PROBLEM... Hate it with a passion when I see someone talking down to another because their skills are not quite as eloquent as the finger pointing grammar police.. Some of my favourite people here and in the real world get things arse about face < hows that for grammar ) but that's what makes them individual and unique. Living up to another's expectations is in my opinion degrading. I dont allow good people to slip through my fingers just because they are being them-self. No one should.. but there are those who just can't help them-self
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RHP User
10 years ago
Whilst I prefer to read a message that's legible; it's not an expectation. I could care less if they miss a comma or a full stop. Because.... When people speak it's audible, not written. - Posted from rhpmobile
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RHP User
10 years ago
Nowhere did I state that I would ever take it upon myself to look down on, talk down to or otherwise attempt to correct a person's spelling and grammar. The topic was whether it puts you off someone if you're a person who is attracted to those who use language well. I may be attracted to men who look like Alexander Skarsgård, that doesn't mean I look down on everyone who doesn't.
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RHP User
10 years ago
My first language is Dutch, or more specifically Maastrichts a dialect derived from Dutch, Belgsh, German, a little French and Spanish thrown in. In Maastricht children are expected by the time they go to high school to be fluent in Dutch, Maastrichts, (German or French), and English and not just speak it they must be able to read and write all four languages as well. What is more surprising is that their grasp of english is much better than ours. You have a better chance of getting the correct spelling of an english word from a 13 year old dutch kid than a 33 year old Australian adult. Why is this? its not like they have higher IQ's. It is because of the way it is taught, they are not hampered by the English class based dogma that plagues the way english is taught in Australia. Their the emphasis is not on spelling as was so prevalent here when I was in school, but on pronunciation. Australians do not write the same language that they speak, little wonder that we have such a hard time writing. Most of the countries in Europe have periodic language reform. The Dutch had 3 major language reforms last century and one this. The Germans, French, Belgisch all had multiple reforms. The aim of each reform was to align the spelling to the changing pronunciation which is natural in all languages. In all these countries bad spelling is almost unheard of. Again its not because they are smarter, its because they dont hold on to antiquated redundant spelling. A simple example of an english word adopted by the dutch Telephone was changed to Telefone during the 40s and recently to Telefoon to keep in check with pronunciation. Ask an Australian to say colour and they say cular, or color. Spell it color and the grammar-nazis (G.N.) will go for your balls, spell it cular they shoot you on the spot. Language and writing are for the people, not the educated elite alone, we speak Australian not English and its about time we started writing it too. To all that say they are dyslexic have you ever considered how much it messes with your mind when you see individual letters that you know how to pronounce, combined into words that have no consistence between one and the next. Do your self a favor and stop blaming some imagined brain damage, blame it on the institutions that do their best to block language reform. The Germans, Spanish, and Dutch all have half the rates of dyslexia that we have, and of those that do have it in those counties they are less effected
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MsJonesy
10 years ago
Brilliant post
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RHP User
10 years ago
Blindman, I recognise that very much. Agree with KIS also, this thread seems to have gone in a negative direction she did not intent.
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RHP User
10 years ago
I don't put people down for their mistakes or their use of text speak, I'm just not likely to meet them. There may be many intelligent people that have difficulty using the English language but there is also many that can. They're the ones I choose to meet. If I met someone in real life, that I'm attracted to, and they send me text messages missing most of the vowels I quickly loose interest. Yes, I'm a snob but I need a much better reason to belittle someone.
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RHP User
10 years ago
My spelling is very poor my grammar is very poor all you very educated people don't know it is a gift you get from a baby age to be able to learn, grasp, understand and store the learning for furture use. I have worked hard all my life to try and better my spelling grammar and just better education. Am very proud of who I am and how I treat others. Don't any of you think it's easy to just turn your brain on to learn because I know it's not its a gift you got when you was born some not so lucky. One last thing I know am a much better person then a lot of my well educated friends lots with degrees and master degrees in sort this is a sex site not a university for good spelling. Oh yes and if my grammar and spelling here is not up to scratch. Get a life.
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Seachange
10 years ago
Quoting 'Freya79' Shit me two tears....they their,there,ther'e,were,when,where,your,you're... are all difficult for anyone with dyslexia to distinguish ..spell check doesn't help with context...spelling Nazis are indeed, as they so proudly imply,fascistic in their intent... The object of their proud prejudice being to humiliate those who struggle with literacy on a daily basis,...Fifty per cent of Australians are functionally illiterate...Fifty percent of Australians are not lazy or stupid....I support kids with learning disabilities on a daily basis.... many have one form of dyslexia or another...many are made to feel stupid by people who have no understanding of this condition...many people with dyslexia are highly intelligent,often creatives like Keira Knightly and Orlando Bloom....give me an intelligent ,creative dyslexic any day,than a narrow minded dull witted ,predujuiced Grammar Natzi Freya Definitely a bore. Had a guy who picked on my spelling once after all my other postings in a thread and his object is definitely to humiliate. It says more about him than me. It is very laughable and sad that their focus is on the detail not the content of the posts. I feel for those who struggle with dyslexia. some people judge them to prop their ego and it must be a terrible soul destroying experience for those who suffer from it, day in day out. specially the young ones who have not developed the confidence to say and see that they are beautiful unique beings.
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Seachange
10 years ago
I think I can forgo some bad spelling here and there but I can not stand messages deliberately written in txtspeak. Come on now, give me a break and make a bit of an effort if you want to get somewhere...
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RHP User
10 years ago
There is a ridiculous assumption here that if people can't spell,then they are unintelligent....it is simp,y not true...and of course there ate many people who have an amazing command of the English language....Virgin Queen being one...and can't spell for white.....would you knock back meeting Keira Knightly. because she can't spell?
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Missb4u
10 years ago
dyslexia is not "some imagined brain damage". What a very condescending thing to say.
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RHP User
10 years ago
Blindman, I agree with Missb here. Bad form.
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RHP User
10 years ago
Jeez.... Most definitely snobs. Many of the people (not all, granted), if you met them and spoke to them you would find them well spoken. The fact that we are forced to communicate in written English means that those for whom that skill comes naturally are greatly advantaged. I'm an intelligent person, but have struggled all my life with the written word, not the spoken word. English is a horrid language.... their, there, they're, whether, weather wether, to, too, two, were, wear..... When to use who, when to use whom, or should it be that or which..... WHO REALLY CARES. Can we still understand what they are trying to communicate? If we are writing a paper for Uni, then OK, but on a RHP post or communication or a txt message; I don't think so. For those who believe that the education system is equal and those who didn't grasp it didn't concentrate. All I can say is that is crap. Lucky you, if it click with you. People learn in different ways and if you were lucky enough that you learning style matched the teaching style on offer, then great, However, if like many people, your learning style did not mach the teaching style on offer, then the system failed you - you did not fail. I've met wonderful people who may not spell well or know were to use a particular punctuation marks, but they were nice people, generally spoke well, and certainly knew there way around the human body. Just my thoughts!
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RHP User
10 years ago
Sadly .. it's not even down to a case of not having the benefit of a good education . Wouldn't believe how many supposedly "well educated" men i have met , that have started off a sentence with "I'd really love to meat you" .. *major cringe!* . A fair amount of the time even though full of grammatical error , I've found most are usually just too lazy to correct the spelling error or have been rushing while typing and can't be bothered to correct before sending lol . While it does make me feel a little put off .. i wouldn't totally disregard the person on the whole . In my opinion - passing up opportunity based on grammar is just narrow minded . I've met people with absolutely perfect spelling etc , and they have been no better as an individual or in personality than the guy who wants to "meat me" . Men of Rhp - advance warning .. it's MEET .. ok not MEAT .. lol .
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RHP User
10 years ago
Would probably be good to keep these two things in mind .. Number 1 : This is a sex site , not a spelling bee and .. unless you are both going to be giving eachother English lessons in the heat of the moment .. then who really cares lmao ( best sex I've ever experienced in my life was a year ago with a guy that couldn't spell for peanuts lol , i shut up because the sex was that fking amazing lol ! ) . Number 2 : Autocorrect is an unforgiving bitch - depending on what device you are using whilst typing lol :D
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RHP User
10 years ago
It's not just spelling and grammar. It's a total lack of punctuation that really turns me off. Some people really have something against using any punctuation at all. Sentences just run into each other and it is really hard trying to work out what these people are trying to say.
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RHP User
10 years ago
However I am arguing as a person who migrated to Australia with no spoken or English at all. I think I would like to ask any of you who are so particular....do you speak and write a second language .....and when is all your grammar and what you are being pissed of about perfect in this other language? Hmmm I would wonder. But then should I be concerned about it, it would make me think twice to write on the forum. You know what, in my cases, I give a rats ass about it. I write.....also be happy you perfect people that no one of you is dyslexic or has any other trouble with spelling or grammar. Intelligence has nothing.....NOTHING to do with spelling or Grammar. One more note.....me as a former German dont like the use of the word NAZI, and I don't care yu all only say is only a saying......in my case its an insult. I think I have never been so angry to write something on here.....normally it leaves me cold and I smile. But really people, when you would have used your grey matter more you would know Australia has not ONLY people who went to your school system. Fuck this stuff makes me angry
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AnnieWhichway
10 years ago
In business it matters. Here on a social site.......get a grip. I'm not writing a message to the prime minister, I banging out a quick message to like minded(well I thought they were)people in a very relaxed, liberated environment. Here we are, we talk about vaginal and anal fisting, gang bangs, b&d and fuck knows what else(and yes we are allowed to swear here)and some people are judgemental on whether the grammar is correct and my tees are crossed, I's dotted. If I want perfect grammar I'll take an English class. If I want to meet nice sexy people I will come here and type out a considerate message to people I like. And yes(do you like the way i start my sentence with an "And") I can start it with a "hey" chuck in a "Darl" maybe a "honey". But don't worry, when I'm down and dirty with someone from here, there will be very little correct grammar except for a few "oh my god"'s, "yes, yes.....Yes!!!! Fuck all grammer but lots of exclamations. Take me or leave me, but get a grip on reality. Get your playmate to do a tafe course if it really bothers you but only after you do 'em........
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RHP User
10 years ago
Quoting 'anywhichway007' In business it matters. Here on a social site.......get a grip. I'm not writing a message to the prime minister, I banging out a quick message to like minded(well I thought they were)people in a very relaxed, liberated environment. Here we are, we talk about vaginal and anal fisting, gang bangs, b&d and fuck knows what else(and yes we are allowed to swear here)and some people are judgemental on whether the grammar is correct and my tees are crossed, I's dotted. If I want perfect grammar I'll take an English class. If I want to meet nice sexy people I will come here and type out a considerate message to people I like. And yes(do you like the way i start my sentence with an "And") I can start it with a "hey" chuck in a "Darl" maybe a "honey". But don't worry, when I'm down and dirty with someone from here, there will be very little correct grammar except for a few "oh my god"'s, "yes, yes.....Yes!!!! Fuck all grammer but lots of exclamations. Take me or leave me, but get a grip on reality. Get your playmate to do a tafe course if it really bothers you but only after you do 'em........ What goes from my thoughts to written page can be not so good and yes I read it again sometimes twice before I post just to make sure. If you ever come across me chat its much worse and I think most people are intelligent enough to read through my mistakes and still get the gist. However a really bad written word can be off putting just saying.
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RHP User
10 years ago
The difference between knowing your shit and knowing you're shit :) But unless they are going to hand me written notes in the heat of passion then I'm not going to be massively put off over a missing apostrophe here or there if a girl is dynamite in bed! - Posted from rhpmobile
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RHP User
10 years ago
Quoting 'Keepitsimple72' Nowhere did I state that I would ever take it upon myself to look down on, talk down to or otherwise attempt to correct a person's spelling and grammar. The topic was whether it puts you off someone if you're a person who is attracted to those who use language well. I may be attracted to men who look like Alexander Skarsgård, that doesn't mean I look down on everyone who doesn't. This forum just keeps going down a negative path. Couldn't agree more, KIS!
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timeforacuppa67
10 years ago
As long as we all agree that NO mean NO and YES means YES PLEASE, I also hate paw spellin and grandma nothing wurst.
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RHP User
10 years ago
Farrrrk if a man judged me on that I would never get laid. Makes me laugh, I think of school where I was always at the back of the class as that dumb kid. So I took up the mantle of dumb blonde. I tried to be an administration person but failed all the math and English, the great irony is that I got into university. I got in the top ten percent in Australia for English. You know why? Because we had to write five stories. That was the exam. I wrote five fucking funny ones, and must have amused all those poor fucks marking the papers. Good grammar and spelling have nothing to do with intelligence. You may not be able to fix a car, but a guy that cant read and write can. Does that man think your dumb arse because you cant do that? A friend of mine was illiterate but beat the arse of me every time in Trivial pursuit. Because she paid attention to the news or anything delivered visually or oral( now minds back in pants here). But if a person is so entrenched in good gamma, that it turns them off, if a person cant spell or what ever I do get that. I am not into people that chew with their mouth open, or are racists, just like spelling those are learned behaviors. Each to their own, but give me a guy that spells like shit but can eat my peach and I am in heaven. rough tradies, please line up here.............. and we can discuss war and peace while your down there.
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RHP User
10 years ago
Quoting 'Litonya' However I am arguing as a person who migrated to Australia with no spoken or English at all. I think I would like to ask any of you who are so particular....do you speak and write a second language .....and when is all your grammar and what you are being pissed of about perfect in this other language? Hmmm I would wonder. But then should I be concerned about it, it would make me think twice to write on the forum. You know what, in my cases, I give a rats ass about it. I write.....also be happy you perfect people that no one of you is dyslexic or has any other trouble with spelling or grammar. Intelligence has nothing.....NOTHING to do with spelling or Grammar. One more note.....me as a former German dont like the use of the word NAZI, and I don't care yu all only say is only a saying......in my case its an insult. I think I have never been so angry to write something on here.....normally it leaves me cold and I smile. But really people, when you would have used your grey matter more you would know Australia has not ONLY people who went to your school system. Fuck this stuff makes me angry I don't think I have ever seen you angry.....I will have to run the spa when you get here and get hubby to deliver some wine. Well I am dyslexic so I know exactly what you mean.
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passion8_l
10 years ago
I have dated men with very poor spelling yet they were highly intelligent and we've had many stimulating conversations. I know that I still make grammatical errors and if someone was to judge me on that then that's just fine with me because they're not someone I would want to spend my time with. To me there are more important things to measure a persons worth.
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RHP User
10 years ago
Quoting 'Funlover71' But so am I. The occasional typo is ok but the continual misspelling or misuse of words shit me to tears. I tink yuus is a very kewl guy and you have a big cockadoodle doooo. and nawty as well. if us promist not to ope maw mouth and twlk will useee still want to fark me
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RHP User
10 years ago
Quoting 'jessi59' We all have access to the same education system in Australia. It's whether you paid attention or not that matters :) But that is ok, now just go to the back of the class and sit on that stool and I will be there with my cane. The system was an is flawed. there is a quantum leap between public and private schools. I know as one of my kid opted for private the other for public. The public school some kids carried a knife. The private they carried a lap top. when I went to school they carried a cane and used it on me most days because I could not spell. Believe me when I tell you I paid attention till my nose bled, and here I am still unable to spell or do my times table. The other thing is I was raised in an orphanage till age 13. No body ever read you a story at night. Kids need to have parents that have the time and are able to read to them every day. Books are like treasures to share with your kids. Parents are often exhausted when they come home, they may also not be readers themselves. Its a huge thing to give your child the love of reading. Some find it difficult to learn, but they can still listen to the world unfold with your words.
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RHP User
10 years ago
Quoting 'Meander' Quoting 'Cuckle_shells' One of my favourite posters can not spell but I love her posts. She is witty and funny and it makes no difference if the spelling and grammar is bad. Virginqueen can't spell to save her life, which is why I keep refusing to fuck her. I have just signed up to spelling 101. So hold that thought.
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RHP User
10 years ago
Re blind man. We were told it was our brain that did the stuff up , but its not that its the way words are put together. So if we did spell the way we talk it would be of great help to people like me. When I say a word out loud and try to write it, its often how I say it. I have a hell of a time with forty or fourty? and its stuck like that in my brain. Its like I get to a road of thought and there is a barrier up yet, I have been on that road a thousand times. He is not saying we are brain damaged, he is saying that we should stop thinking that we are. that's my take on it anyway, but you know us dyslexics we see things in a whole different way. I think it helps me to be a better artist.
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inspirit
10 years ago
Quoting 'Blindman67' To all that say they are dyslexic have you ever considered how much it messes with your mind when you see individual letters that you know how to pronounce, combined into words that have no consistence between one and the next. Do your self a favor and stop blaming some imagined brain damage, blame it on the institutions that do their best to block language reform. The Germans, Spanish, and Dutch all have half the rates of dyslexia that we have, and of those that do have it in those counties they are less effected Oh Dear BM - I think you could of articulated your words a little friendlier. A vast majority of people do suffer from this and some in very mild cases. I know now I had a learning disability when young and my teacher use to hit my knuckles with a ruler for errors. My attention span was also that of a Dory (not much different now). However I am very aware these days and do make a huge effort to correct myself though there are times it still looks ok to me. Call it imagined brain damage as you wish though I disagree with you. My wiring is just a little fucked up. Yes I can rewire though it takes time and patience. This is a condition you can't blame on the institutions.
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RHP User
10 years ago
Let's face it school is not for everyone.Some flourish others don't.Just recently the Education Dept. came out saying that things need to go back to basics as our own teachers can't spell so how are they going to pass that on to our children.To the OP-There is only one way your going to find the answer to your question"I wonder if I met one of these people" and that is to expand your standards a little and meet some.One of two things is going to happen.Your either going to prove yourself right or your going to be pleasantly surprised.Even if it means some great new friends are made.
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RHP User
10 years ago
Even those who claim to be tertiary educated in their profile make the occasional spelling or grammatical errors (myself included!) I do think it's worse in S.A. though - I read the comments made by those in the Eastern states and believe that on the whole, they are a much better educated bunch and come across as far more intelligent and non-judgemental too. (Or am I just keen to move out to the east and make more 'friends'?) I hate 'textspeak' and simple grammatical errors are a big turn-off. Since I want to be having sex with someone intelligent enough to understand the occasional long words I throw into the post-coital conversation, I admit to being an atrocious grammar Nazi. If they can't spell or string a coherent sentence together, we're unlikely to make much more of a connection. Or maybe I just get really easily bored? I am a fanatical admirer of wide-ranging vocabularies and witty ripostes (being unable to come up with any myself!) It's such a shame Stephen Fry is gay - now there's a man with the vocabulary, wit and humour of my dreams!
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RHP User
10 years ago
This subject has done the rounds before and usually very much controlled by the grammar police. This time ' it's the other way around. As important exceptional grammar may be to some , most contributors recognise we are not all blessed with this learnt skill. I applaud all those who said it as it really is..
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RHP User
10 years ago
And if someone Realy wants to pick on me for my grammar problems is it truly my loss? I can hold a conversation with the best of them, I have worked my whole life in many industries holding many positions . I work with my hands and design with my brain but just because I can't spell or put the words into the right places will never make me a dull root . So just get over yourselves . - Posted from rhpmobile
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RHP User
10 years ago
Personal choice plain and simple.
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AnnieWhichway
10 years ago
Faced with prospect of interfacing with an articulated, cultered individual such as those that have a propensity for solid grammer skills and pronunciation technique, my initial reaction might just be just to say " fark that. Too high maintenance. Pass"
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roozstar
10 years ago
What does an insomniac, agnostic dyslexic do every night? Lie awake in bed pondering the existance of Dog! - Posted from rhpmobile
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RHP User
10 years ago
I think I love you:-) ....I am a reasonably articulate and intelligent woman but due to fat finger syndrome and haste,I sometimes miss my typos and crazed auto correct mistakes .Recently a man who I have been chatting to for a while twice pulled me up on my typos.... end of conversation.
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RHP User
10 years ago
Amen keepitsimple72
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RHP User
10 years ago
Who here exactly is picking on anyone?
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RHP User
10 years ago
Then you'd need to change your username or risk being accused of being a liar.
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RHP User
10 years ago
As I know nothing about Ms Knightley except she's attractive and is in the movies. Whether that's enough for me to meet her, probably not. If she can show me she's got a brain and personality that I find attractive I would. That maybe hard if she unable to do that in the written word if we met through a dating site.
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RHP User
10 years ago
Is who's the smart arse that spelt phonetic p.h. ?
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RHP User
10 years ago
it's the pot calling the kettle black ? wasn't me.. wasn't me.. hehe...
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RHP User
10 years ago
We love people that claim to be grammar nazis, but are actually clueless when it comes to grammar (or spelling). They're fun :) - Posted from rhpmobile
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RHP User
10 years ago
Quoting 'Funlover71' Then you'd need to change your username or risk being accused of being a liar. she's just a princess...albeit a tough one
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chevtrek
10 years ago
Is it a case of bad grammar or spelling orjust a case of getting lazy?I know my abc but tend to type fast and skipeven a full stop.For me education does not make the personits all personality.You can be educated yet be a right prick.
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RHP User
10 years ago
An oldie but a goodie ... The New European Language!!!Writer UnknownRead Aloud For Best Effect!!!The European Union commissioners have announced that agreement has been reached to adopt English as the preferred language for European communications, rather than German, which was the other possibility. As part of the negotiations, Her Majesty's Government conceded that English spelling had some room for improvement and has accepted a five-year phased plan for what will be known as EuroEnglish (Euro for short). In the first year, "s" will be used instead of the soft "c." Sertainly, sivil servants will resieve this news with joy. Also, the hard "c" will be replaced with "k". Not only will this klear up konfusion, but typewriters kan have one less letter. There will be growing publik emthusiasm in the sekond year, when the troublesome "ph" will be replaced by "f". This will make words like fotograf" 20 persent shorter. In the third year, publik akseptanse of the new spelling kan be expekted to reach the stage where more komplikated changes are possible. Governments will enkorage the removal of double letters, which have always ben a deterent to akurate speling. Also, al wil agre that the horible mes of silent "e"s in the languag is disgrasful, and they would go. By the fourth year, peopl wil be reseptiv to steps such as replasing "th" by "z" and "w" by " v". During ze fifz year, ze unesesary "o" kan be dropd from vords kontaining "ou", and similar changes vud of kors be aplid to ozer kombinations of leters. After zis fifz yer, ve vil hav a reli sensibl riten styl. Zer vil be no mor trubls or difikultis and evrivun vil find it ezi tu understand ech ozer. Ze drem vil finali kum tru.
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RHP User
10 years ago
I've taught both local and international students over here. I find it interesting that locals can speak well but used incorrect grammar whereas the overseas students can't speak well but have fantastic grammar. Different teaching methods I guess. I tend to pass over profiles with bad use of English. Ironically, some of those profiles want people to use good English but their page needed a good proofreading. Hehe, I have a whopper of a story I'll save for another day. OP, if the profile has something to say, take a chance. I find it sad when women have to 'dumb' down to get noticed by guys. Good use of language does not make a nice person but how the language is used. (The subject title is also the name of a sitcom I used to watch when growing up)
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RHP User
10 years ago
I only just realised after two years that the grammar in the "If I send you a message, would you reply?" flirt is incorrect. ;-)
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inspirit
10 years ago
How is that so Meander
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RHP User
10 years ago
The correct grammar would either be "If I send you a message, will you reply?" Or "If I sent you a message, would you reply?" I'm at work and it's very quiet, can you tell? ;-)
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inspirit
10 years ago
As we use "would" as in past tense and we use "will" in a future tense All about the wording ey.
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madotara69
10 years ago
Would you show us those wonderful tits, where I would and always will have willed it so very much? Mado Mado Tara xx
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RHP User
10 years ago
Every time this thread gets back to the top of the line I cringe on behalf of our German friend who has stated her objection to the use of the N word...
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