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[Cro]

Originally posted by hello there deary
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am writing this post because I am very concerned if you will sell your marker for less than the asking price stated for five hundred pounds british sterling via cheque although the above stated price does not include postage.

Now how goofy would that sound?

Very goofy indeed. It's poorly structured and where did all the punctuation go? Maybe you've got one of those text messaging keyboards, you know the ones that leave out random vowels, and puntuation keys are removed to save confusing you poor children.

 

[Liz]

Originally posted by Cro
Very goofy indeed. It's poorly structured and where did all the punctuation go? Maybe you've got one of those text messaging keyboards, you know the ones that leave out random vowels, and puntuation keys are removed to save confusing you poor children.

Punctuation? You're asking for too much now Cro! I think I'd be happy if they just learnt how to spell in English rather than "txt", expecting them to know what a comma is for is probably over the top

P.S. How many people here actually use semi-colons or colons (or even know how) when writing anything? I'm beginning to feel they are a figment of my imagination!

 

[Mr. Suicide]

i use colons sometimes when making a list, i would create an example but tbh i cant be bothered! although, i do write in english, because txting language is just sad...

Luke.

 

[Liz]

It was a sort of rhetorical question; I know there are a few people here who can (and do) use punctuation other than a full stop or exclamation mark but they are rare and wonderful creatures.

 

[Intheno]

Lol, i like the whole tip thing Don't worry mate, I've had enough public humiliation on these boards so it doesn't really bother me I can understand what you're talking about but all this is just for laughs! and what you say to me, REALLY doesn't change my mood anyway it isn't gonna build a grudge coz like i said this is just for fun, the only people who get flamed really are people who really piss people off but thats doubtful on these forums really

That sounds like a challenge to me...

 

[Cro]

Originally posted by Liz
P.S. How many people here actually use semi-colons or colons (or even know how) when writing anything? I'm beginning to feel they are a figment of my imagination!

Well I for one have no idea to be honest. Gramma is not one of my strong points, however I do at least try and make an effort.

 

[Tonymicjoe]

That would be "Grammar".

 

[Cro]

Originally posted by Tonymicjoe
That would be "Grammar".

Yeah, spellings not to hot either.

 

[dr.strangelove]

Originally posted by Cro
Yeah, spellings not to hot either.

Evidently (too, not to)

 

[Intheno]

maybe there should be a 'spelling and grammar mod' on here. That way there would be an educational advantage to posting. Or there could be a spell-check put on, although this would make people look more intelligent, which could be dangerous...

You fancy doing the spell-mod thing Doc?

I would suggest Loco, but I expect he disagrees with the basic conformist ideals behind spelling...