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Whats with the bad english lately??

Discussion in 'General Chat' started by databloc, Aug 24, 2008.

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  1. Kerosene

    Kerosene Alpha & Omega™ Staff

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    #21
    I've got no problem with people who are genuinely attempting to speak English, no matter how badly they mangle it - but as soon as I see 'plz' or 'u r' etc then I lose interest. If people know enough English to use txt spk, then they know enough to use real English.

    As for everyone else who can speak English, you're just feeding the Suggest Me Plz monster when you use txt spk or lazy grammar on forums.

    :)

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    Dears, suggest me plz?
     
    Kerosene, Aug 24, 2008 IP
  2. contend

    contend Peon

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    #22
    No they don't ! For example - I can write anything in English, very fast, but when it comes to speaking - bams .. I can't think even a word ! Where's the problem ? :rolleyes:
     
    contend, Aug 24, 2008 IP
  3. sideman

    sideman Banned

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    #23
    Wat is evry one griping about oh you no use a comma were comma shold go.

    Ass lng as peps understnd Inglish jst fine moter fuker.
     
    sideman, Aug 24, 2008 IP
  4. Kim-Webgirl

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    #24
    Shame give the guys a break.....English is properly their second language.
     
    Kim-Webgirl, Aug 24, 2008 IP
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    alexyuu Guest

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    #25
    English is my second language ~
     
    alexyuu, Aug 24, 2008 IP
  6. wisdomtool

    wisdomtool Moderator Staff

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    #26
    Nothing to be ashamed about having English as the 2nd or 3rd language, the most important is to take every opportunity to write more and speak more English, you will naturally be better with practice.
     
    wisdomtool, Aug 25, 2008 IP
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    anions Notable Member

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    #27
    i try lot, but still no good.

    suggest me, plz.
     
    anions, Aug 25, 2008 IP
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  8. Nora

    Nora Well-Known Member

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    #28
    Try using capital letters and avoid text type like 'plz'.
    I think people become less annoyed by grammar mistakes if users pay attention to basic punctuation. :)
     
    Nora, Aug 25, 2008 IP
  9. mikey1090

    mikey1090 Moderator Staff

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    #29
    Practice makes perfect they say, it seems not around here. Many members never improved on their English. They said they didn't care, but it clearly hindered them in the marketplace as it looked like lack of professionalism.
     
    mikey1090, Aug 25, 2008 IP
  10. isolvum

    isolvum Well-Known Member

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    #30
    The point is to 'communicate' is it not? Whatever legal means is used to convey one's true message should be more than acceptable. I'm just sayin...
     
    isolvum, Aug 25, 2008 IP
  11. esidyo

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    #31
    Wells, its just styles to is speak bad englishes, I likes its lots of, I think is hope all to you like it too :)
     
    esidyo, Aug 25, 2008 IP
  12. Basti

    Basti Active Member

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    #32
    I think i can call myself to the bad grammar people, as my first language is german
    I had English like..5 years or so in school, but well at that point i had no intentions to learn it properbly.

    The way i write now comes from online gaming, bad grammar, all lowercase, shortened etc.
    But once i started to make websites i thought about a little more and was a little more careful how i write stuff.

    Overall i still have problems writing the right stuff uppercase, but its getting better and better i think :)
    I hope the people understand me a little bit
     
    Basti, Aug 25, 2008 IP
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    rockprincess2000 Banned

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    #33
    Maybe they don't know english?! lol
     
    rockprincess2000, Aug 25, 2008 IP
  14. Brandon Sheley

    Brandon Sheley Illustrious Member

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    #34
    I disagree
    Communication is always a MUST! ;)

    and I agree that's it's annoying to read some of the threads in the forums.. If the grammar is bad enough, I don't even look at the content..
     
    Brandon Sheley, Aug 25, 2008 IP
  15. MelogKnaj

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    #35
    The English on DP is absolutely terrible in every single way. I can't think of another place/forum where the English is worse.
     
    MelogKnaj, Aug 25, 2008 IP
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    #36
    I doesn't understand you talk a boat. :D
     
    John06, Aug 25, 2008 IP
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    #37
    yes, I agree with you. And I am trying to seek a free english teacher.
     
    onlyme2008, Aug 25, 2008 IP
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    AngelaE8654 Active Member

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    #38
    It's almost like "text speak" in some ways...

     
    AngelaE8654, Aug 25, 2008 IP
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    anions Notable Member

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    #39
    give me ur phone number

    we talk sexy talk and improv english :D
     
    anions, Aug 26, 2008 IP
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    #40
    The simple fact is that the quality of your post or a pm goes a long way in being considered for a writing job. I realize that a lot of the members here don't have English as a first language and there's nothing wrong with that. But, if they're trying to get writing jobs and the op wants English and correct grammar, then they're not going to do very well.
     
    coco0473, Aug 27, 2008 IP
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