Speeking Ingrish Awn Teh Foorumz.

ArawnArawn Join Date: 2003-02-01 Member: 12954Members
<div class="IPBDescription">-_-</div> This forum scares me...do so many of you misspell words so often because you don't know any better, or are you just foreign? I can understand coming from a different country...but man, the people living in UK or US have no excuse for the errors I've seen. I'm not talking about the occasional 1 3 3 7 misspell either, I think we should ban everyone once they exceed 5 spelling errors <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif'><!--endemo--> That way I can be member number 1 instead of 12,xxx or whatever I am (I didn't bother joining until late).
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  • WheeeeWheeee Join Date: 2003-02-18 Member: 13713Members, Reinforced - Shadow
    <!--QuoteBegin--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> </td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--><b>Speeking Ingrish Awn Teh Foorumz.</b><!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->

    You've already got your five <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/smile.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile.gif'><!--endemo-->
  • KhazModanKhazModan Join Date: 2003-04-14 Member: 15500Members, Constellation
    whats the big deal about spelling errors, people type fast mispell words, its not an english lesson its a forum as long as the point is put across i dont see the problem, i am the worst speller ive ever seen but i can still be understood.
  • MMZ_TorakMMZ_Torak Join Date: 2002-11-02 Member: 3770Members
    edited April 2003
    Right or wrong, fair or not, you are judged by how you speak (or in this case write). It is a lost cause however, you will only get "u no wat I meen" in reply.

    -edit-

    I thought this was appropriate:

    Here are some tips to improve your grammar.

    1. Verbs HAS to agree with their subjects.
    2. Prepositions are not words to end sentences with.
    3. And don't start a sentence with a conjunction.
    4. It is wrong to ever split an infinitive.
    5. Avoid cliches like the plague. (They're old hat)
    6. Also, always avoid annoying alliteration.
    7. Be more or less specific.
    8. Parenthetical remarks (however relevant) are (usually)
    unnecessary.
    9. Also too, never, ever use repetitive redundancies.
    10. No sentence fragments.
    11. Contractions aren't necessary and shouldn't be used.
    12. Foreign words and phrases are not apropos.
    13. Do not be redundant; do not use more words than necessary;
    it's highly superfluous.
    14. One should NEVER generalize.
    15. Comparisons are as bad as cliches.
    16. Eschew ampersands & abbreviations, etc.
    17. One-word sentences? Eliminate.
    18. Analogies in writing are like feathers on a snake.
    19. The passive voice is to be ignored.
    20. Eliminate commas, that are, not necessary. Parenthetical
    words however should be enclosed in commas.
    21. Never use a big word when a diminutive one would suffice.
    22. Use words correctly, irregardless of how others use them.
    23. Understatement is always the absolute best way to put
    forth earth-shaking ideas.
    24. Eliminate quotations. As Ralph Waldo Emerson said, "I
    hate quotations. Tell me what you know."
    25. If you've heard it once, you've heard it a thousand times:
    Resist hyperbole; not one writer in a million can use it
    correctly.
    26. Puns are for children, not groan readers.
    27. Go around the barn at high noon to avoid colloquialisms.
    28. Even IF a mixed metaphor sings, it should be derailed.
    29. Who needs rhetorical questions?
    30. Exaggeration is a billion times worse than understatement.

    And the last one...

    31. Proofread carefully to see if you any words out.
  • CutterJoeCutterJoe Join Date: 2002-12-30 Member: 11594Members, Constellation
    edited April 2003
    <!--QuoteBegin--KhazModan+Apr 24 2003, 11:53 AM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (KhazModan @ Apr 24 2003, 11:53 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> whats the big deal about spelling errors, people type fast mispell words, its not an english lesson its a forum as long as the point is put across i dont see the problem, i am the worst speller ive ever seen but i can still be understood. <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
    Thats too true. But when it is sooo horrible that you cant even understand what they mean then it should be deleted or edited by the mods <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif'><!--endemo-->

    <!--QuoteBegin--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> </td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin-->I thought this was appropriate:<!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->

    Wow dude you have way too much time on your hands <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/smile.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile.gif'><!--endemo-->. Are you and english professor or student perchance <!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin.gif'><!--endemo-->
  • KhazModanKhazModan Join Date: 2003-04-14 Member: 15500Members, Constellation
    if u cant understand what they mean dont read it, it cant be that important, and who really cares about grammer etc in a forum about a game. sure make sure it looks pretty and all in a formal letter or essay or whatever but it doesnt matter in a social enviroment like this (as long as its legidble (i know thats spelt wrong but u can see what i mean))
  • WheeeeWheeee Join Date: 2003-02-18 Member: 13713Members, Reinforced - Shadow
    22. Use words correctly, irregardless of how others use them.

    Irregardless means "Without lack of regard"

    Kudos to those who understood the reference <!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin.gif'><!--endemo-->
  • QuantumSlipQuantumSlip Join Date: 2002-11-03 Member: 6318Members
    one word: TURRENTS <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif'><!--endemo-->
  • dr_ddr_d Join Date: 2003-03-28 Member: 14979Members
    edited April 2003
    3. And don't start a sentence with a conjunction.

    But as we all know this isn't always true.

    6. Also, always avoid annoying alliteration

    Annoying being a subjective word doesn't apply well to rules dictating grammar.

    I'll be keepin em commin as I find em.
  • NSCypherNSCypher Join Date: 2003-01-26 Member: 12758Members
    Aaaaaaargh...too....many....crappy.....english....jokes......
    Seriously, this is reminding me of the things my English teacher used to say...
  • WindelkronWindelkron Join Date: 2002-04-11 Member: 419Members
    that's a disjunction <!--emo&;)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/wink.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='wink.gif'><!--endemo-->

    or... I mean ... wait

    /dies
  • NSCypherNSCypher Join Date: 2003-01-26 Member: 12758Members
    Right, this topic is getting far too silly. This has to stop AT ONCE.

    (the english people here may spot the Monty Python reference in the above sentences)
  • AaronAaron vroom vroom der party startah Join Date: 2002-11-05 Member: 7020Members
    <!--QuoteBegin--MMZ>Torak+Apr 24 2003, 11:56 AM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (MMZ>Torak @ Apr 24 2003, 11:56 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin-->Right or wrong, fair or not, you are judged by how you speak (or in this case write).  It is a lost cause however, you will only get "u no wat I meen" in reply.

    -edit-

    I thought this was appropriate:

    Here are some tips to improve your grammar.
    <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
    Oh my god, this is classic, great stuff. I have the sneaking suspicion you copy/pasted it though <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif'><!--endemo-->
  • RoobubbaRoobubba Who you gonna call? Join Date: 2003-01-06 Member: 11930Members, Reinforced - Shadow, WC 2013 - Shadow
    edited April 2003
    <!--QuoteBegin--MMZ>Torak+Apr 24 2003, 10:56 AM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (MMZ>Torak @ Apr 24 2003, 10:56 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> 26. Puns are for children, not groan readers.
    <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
    I'm such a sad puppy, I actually groaned at this one <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/smile.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile.gif'><!--endemo-->

    Still, at least I didn't find it funny!

    Nice stuff there Torak, I might have to lift that. I get pretty frustrated sometimes when reading others' posts containing abominable spelling and gramm<b>a</b>r, but hey ho, such is life <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif'><!--endemo-->

    Their/They're/There is one that people still can't get though, that one winds me up.
    For the sake of those who still misuse it:

    Their: Belonging to them, owned by them. For example: "I hate that clan [Bubba], their tactics are so low!"

    They're: They are. Simple. For example: "I hate that clan [Bubba], they're all big pansies!"

    There: At that place/location: For example: "I hate that clan [Bubba], they always camp there!"

    If you want to get a little advanced, you can start using these words in the same sentence...

    "I hate that clan [Bubba], they're always using their tactic of camping there."

    I never knew such things were so difficult until I started reading forums <!--emo&:(--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/sad.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='sad.gif'><!--endemo-->

    <edit> Ahem</edit>
  • AaronAaron vroom vroom der party startah Join Date: 2002-11-05 Member: 7020Members
    <!--QuoteBegin--Wheeee+Apr 24 2003, 12:06 PM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Wheeee @ Apr 24 2003, 12:06 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> 22. Use words correctly, irregardless of how others use them.

    Irregardless means "Without lack of regard"

    Kudos to those who understood the reference <!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin.gif'><!--endemo--> <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
    I think the point is that many people [mis]use "irregardless" to mean "regardless"...
  • MMZ_TorakMMZ_Torak Join Date: 2002-11-02 Member: 3770Members
    edited April 2003
    Of course I pasted it in, I claim no credit for writing it. It's still funny and useful. <!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin.gif'><!--endemo-->

    <!--QuoteBegin--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> </td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin-->Their/They're/There is one that people still can't get though, that one winds me up.<!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->

    Than and then gets me going. "Than" is quantitative and "then" is time related:

    "I have more posts <i>THAN</i> you"

    "I will be home at 3:00, call me <i>THEN</i>"
  • NSCypherNSCypher Join Date: 2003-01-26 Member: 12758Members
    Cool we got to the second page of posting in less than five minutes.... hot topic or what?

    Favourite misuse of English, from a man impersonating Geaorge W Bush:

    "Now why should I be interestificated in that?"
  • RoobubbaRoobubba Who you gonna call? Join Date: 2003-01-06 Member: 11930Members, Reinforced - Shadow, WC 2013 - Shadow
    On the same point as my last post...


    Your: Belong to you, of you. "your Y-fronts are on fire!"

    You're: You are. "You're on fire!"

    The apostrophe is such an abused little bunny <!--emo&:(--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/sad.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='sad.gif'><!--endemo-->
  • WheeeeWheeee Join Date: 2003-02-18 Member: 13713Members, Reinforced - Shadow
    <!--QuoteBegin--Aaron+Apr 24 2003, 11:19 AM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Aaron @ Apr 24 2003, 11:19 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> <!--QuoteBegin--Wheeee+Apr 24 2003, 12:06 PM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Wheeee @ Apr 24 2003, 12:06 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> 22. Use words correctly, irregardless of how others use them.

    Irregardless means "Without lack of regard"

    Kudos to those who understood the reference <!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin.gif'><!--endemo--> <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
    I think the point is that many people [mis]use "irregardless" to mean "regardless"... <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
    You didn't get the reference. ?_?
  • dr_ddr_d Join Date: 2003-03-28 Member: 14979Members
    <!--QuoteBegin--Wheeee+Apr 24 2003, 11:24 AM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Wheeee @ Apr 24 2003, 11:24 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> <!--QuoteBegin--Aaron+Apr 24 2003, 11:19 AM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Aaron @ Apr 24 2003, 11:19 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> <!--QuoteBegin--Wheeee+Apr 24 2003, 12:06 PM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Wheeee @ Apr 24 2003, 12:06 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> 22. Use words correctly, irregardless of how others use them.

    Irregardless means "Without lack of regard"

    Kudos to those who understood the reference <!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin.gif'><!--endemo--> <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
    I think the point is that many people [mis]use "irregardless" to mean "regardless"... <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
    You didn't get the reference. ?_? <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
    If by reference you mean the irony in how he was telling us not to misuse words because others did while improperly using irregardless, then yes we all got it. However if that's not the case you're going to have to clarify your definition of reference.
  • WheeeeWheeee Join Date: 2003-02-18 Member: 13713Members, Reinforced - Shadow
    <!--QuoteBegin--dr.d+Apr 24 2003, 11:49 AM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (dr.d @ Apr 24 2003, 11:49 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> <!--QuoteBegin--Wheeee+Apr 24 2003, 11:24 AM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Wheeee @ Apr 24 2003, 11:24 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> You didn't get the reference. ¬_¬ <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
    If by reference you mean the irony in how he was telling us not to misuse words because others did while improperly using irregardless, then yes we all got it. However if that's not the case you're going to have to clarify your definition of reference. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->

    No, it's a reference to a certain movie (well, short film).
  • xioutlawixxioutlawix Join Date: 2002-11-05 Member: 7118Members, Constellation
    Heh, moving back on topic...

    Unfortunately khazmodan, the fact is that your ability to spell properly, avoid grammatical errors, etc., adds weight to your words. Rather than take it as something that doesn't matter, look at it for what it is. If you can present your ideas/arguments/whatever in a clear and concise manner, it shows you at least have some form of ground to stand on. You may not know what you're talking about, but at least you're evidently intelligent enough to form an arguable opinion. I usually tend to disregard the posts of those who have rampant spelling errors, the kind where its made obvious they actually think they're spelling words correctly, as the authors usually tend to be of a younger age, or just lack the worldly experience to bring anything new to the table.
  • dr_ddr_d Join Date: 2003-03-28 Member: 14979Members
    edited April 2003
    There's nothing off-topic about deciphering what someone meant by a word in a grammar thread.

    Also next time try this.

    Presenting your arguments in a clear and concise manner with few spelling errors grants more validity to your words.

    Hot air is for weather balloons.
  • CrouchingHamsterCrouchingHamster Join Date: 2002-08-17 Member: 1181Members
    As long as I can actually read and understand what's being said, the odd spelling mistake or typo doesn't bother me, although some of the posts I've seen here have made my brain hurt.

    Oddly enough, the culprits usually seem to be from "English-speaking" countries...

    The only ones I find really irritating are the posters who format the entire post as a giant extended sentence.

    The "Enter" key is your friend, use it.
  • BronskiBronski Join Date: 2002-10-29 Member: 1702Members
    You should at least try to spell correctly and all of that fun stuff.

    I usually can understand what most people type because i just correct it in my mind as i go along. Though, every once and a while there is a post that cause my brain to shut down because it is so bad. I wouldn't be surprised if my brain seeps out my nose.
  • xioutlawixxioutlawix Join Date: 2002-11-05 Member: 7118Members, Constellation
    <!--QuoteBegin--dr.d+Apr 24 2003, 12:12 PM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (dr.d @ Apr 24 2003, 12:12 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> Also next time try this.

    Presenting your arguments in a clear and concise manner with few spelling errors grants more validity to your words.

    Hot air is for weather balloons. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
    Ooh, was that a jab?
  • dr_ddr_d Join Date: 2003-03-28 Member: 14979Members
    edited April 2003
    'twas, aye. <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/smile.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile.gif'><!--endemo-->

    In jest. Warrented, but in jest.

    Re next post: Well because sometimes a sentence does do where a paragraph falls short.

    Actually it was in retort to calling my post off-topic, sort of.
  • xioutlawixxioutlawix Join Date: 2002-11-05 Member: 7118Members, Constellation
    <!--QuoteBegin--dr.d+Apr 24 2003, 12:22 PM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (dr.d @ Apr 24 2003, 12:22 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> 'twas, aye. <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/smile.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile.gif'><!--endemo--> <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
    lol, why
  • ZelZel Join Date: 2003-01-27 Member: 12861Members
    <!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin.gif'><!--endemo--> my friend and i actually use "strategery" a lot now, funny thing is one of us likes bush and the other doesnt!
  • OlljOllj our themepark-stalking nightmare Fade Join Date: 2002-12-12 Member: 10696Members
    edited April 2003
    My nick was designed after a Typo, always typed "jes" instead of "yes" on IRC, and that transformed my name:
    Oliver -> Olli -> Ollj
    Its short and its already registered NOWERE (apart from the AIM but who the hell uses that crap?) and in NS i most times get called "ojjl" in chat!
  • CrouchingHamsterCrouchingHamster Join Date: 2002-08-17 Member: 1181Members
    Actually, a while back I saw a link to the forums of particularly rubbish uk boyband "Blazin Squad", a board populated exclusively by the dumbest teenagers on Earth.

    If you feel the spelling on here is bad, these muppets would probably make your brain explode.

    It is an utterly incomprehensible nightmare world of mobile phone text message-speak and 4 page long flourescent sigs...
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