The english on BB forum.

[Nebi]

I'm a French-Canadian and english is my second language so its not perfect yet. When I see some of the posts here I wonder if either people don't care about their english or they're just uneducated *******.

Make a effort when you write, its for your own good as well.

[Nigeria_Bob]

ZOMGs…

[Beastie]

Well its just a case of typing very fast!
If you dont like it then tough!

[Dr.Gonzo]

I'm all for proper English. French-Canadians, not so much.

[Nebi]

Originally posted by bbfanatic
Well its just a case of typing very fast!
If you dont like it then tough!

That doesn't make any sense. Writing properly doesn't take more time.

[merv]

Yes but we are multi national people these days, so have write to allow for recent Arrivals to understand us.
:whistle:

[Nigeria_Bob]

Originally posted by bbfanatic
Well its just a case of typing very fast!
If you dont like it then tough!

exactamundo… :banana:

[ricky2k9]

Well yeah its so easy to slip into text speech when speaking online.

[Prole]

Originally posted by Nebi
I'm a French-Canadian and english is my second language so its not perfect yet. When I see some of the posts here I wonder if either people don't care about their english or they're just uneducated idiots.

Make a effort when you write, its for your own good as well.

No capital 'E' for English? And you are a little hazy on the apostrophe for someone who's being so critical.

We all have different skills. I bet some of the people on here who make themselves understood without having perfect literacy can do lots of other things that you can't. So please... don't refer to people as idiots. It makes it seem like you're trying to make yourself look better. And you're not.

[Beastie]

Originally posted by Nebi
Originally posted by bbfanatic
Well its just a case of typing very fast!
If you dont like it then tough!

That doesn't make any sense. Writing properly doesn't take more time.

it does! on the computer some people type in slang english! theres hardly anyone that types really bad!! this is a silly thing to complain about!

[InOne]

Originally posted by Nebi
I'm a French-Canadian and english is my second language so its not perfect yet. When I see some of the posts here I wonder if either people don't care about their english or they're just uneducated idiots.

Make a effort when you write, its for your own good as well.


French-Canadian!!!! Ewwwwwwwww lol

[IsleOfWeather]

There is no excuse for text speak. ffs.

[eggdavid]

french canadian -- frog and a yank? combined?

:bored:

[MargeryFan]

If I had to make time to check each post was perfect I woudn't bother with forums. As long as people don't go out of their way to spell things incorrectly I think it's fine.

[Twilight]

Originally posted by IsleOfWeather
ffs. Wtf is that then??

[MissKittyFantastico]

Text speak REALLY annoys me.

The old word spelt incorrectly isn't really anything to get your knickers in a twist about though.

[Dr.Gonzo]

I am in love with the last few posts. OP, pull the stick out of your arse ... sorry, I meant 'ass'. We're here to have fun and chat, not be pulled by the grammar police.

[merv]

Nebi, not intending to be rude honestly.
But wasn't there a vote in Canada a few year back to decide French or English? and English won.
So English should be your First language surely unless you are from Quebec maybe

[GypsyGoth]

I try my best, if I notice whenever I get it wrong or mess up words, I go back and edit it.

[merv]

Originally posted by eggdavid
french canadian -- frog and a yank? combined?

wince


Come on Now! be nice

[IsleOfWeather]

Originally posted by Twilight
Originally posted by IsleOfWeather
ffs. Wtf is that then??

did you just feel a light draught on the top of your head?

[Dr.Gonzo]

Originally posted by merv
Originally posted by eggdavid
french canadian -- frog and a yank? combined?

wince


Come on Now! be nice

Agreed - nobody likes a war ... especially the French :whistle:

[Harry!]

Expect a bias post as I was aboad only just yesterday but text speach is a pain and I dont mind the odd error but not all the time.

[Twilight]

Originally posted by IsleOfWeather
Originally posted by Twilight
Originally posted by IsleOfWeather
ffs. Wtf is that then??

did you just feel a light draught on the top of your head? Lol you can't take a joke:laugh:

[bananarama]

Originally posted by Nebi
I'm a French-Canadian and english is my second language so its not perfect yet. When I see some of the posts here I wonder if either people don't care about their english or they're just uneducated idiots.

Make a effort when you write, its for your own good as well.


What do you mean when you say bad English.....spelling, text. The way sentences are constructed......What is sticking in your crawl enough to insult the posters......

[Nebi]

Originally posted by merv
Nebi, not intending to be rude honestly.
But wasn't there a vote in Canada a few year back to decide French or English? and English won.
So English should be your First language surely unless you are from Quebec maybe

Both English and French are the official languages of the country. All over Canada we have people who speak English and French. Yes Quebec is where most Frenchies are but you can find many in every part of the country.

[merv]

"A multitude of languages are spoken in Canada. According to the 2006 census, English and French are the preferred language ("home language", or language spoken most often in the home) of 67.1% and 21.5%, respectively.
English and French are recognized by the Constitution of Canada as "official languages," which means that all laws of the federal government are enacted in both English and French and that federal government services are required to be available in both languages."

Which makes me wonder. if the margin of English speakers is so much more than Spoken French.
Why English is not chosen as the 1st, it would save a lot of Paperwork regarding laws and also intergration also

[Dr.Gonzo]

Originally posted by merv
"A multitude of languages are spoken in Canada. According to the 2006 census, English and French are the preferred language ("home language", or language spoken most often in the home) of 67.1% and 21.5%, respectively.
English and French are recognized by the Constitution of Canada as "official languages," which means that all laws of the federal government are enacted in both English and French and that federal government services are required to be available in both languages."

Which makes me wonder. if the margin of English speakers is so much more than Spoken French.
Why English is not chosen as the 1st, it would save a lot of Paperwork regarding laws and also intergration also

You could say the same here. But I'm glad they don't make me learn Hebrew.

[nickc25]

Originally posted by Nebi
I'm a French-Canadian and english is my second language so its not perfect yet. When I see some of the posts here I wonder if either people don't care about their english or they're just uneducated idiots.

Make a effort when you write, its for your own good as well.

It doesn't seem you have made much of an effort yourself here! It is a forum - as long as I can understand people I don't care!! Some people!!!:mad:

[merv]

"You could say the same here. But I'm glad they don't make me learn Hebrew."

Why hebrew?

[Jayson]

Originally posted by bbfanatic
Originally posted by Nebi
Originally posted by bbfanatic
Well its just a case of typing very fast!
If you dont like it then tough!

That doesn't make any sense. Writing properly doesn't take more time.

it does! on the computer some people type in slang english! theres hardly anyone that types really bad!! this is a silly thing to complain about! The only thing I've noticed with you is that you ALWAYS use exclamation marks.

[Twiggy]

Originally posted by Prole
Originally posted by Nebi
I'm a French-Canadian and english is my second language so its not perfect yet. When I see some of the posts here I wonder if either people don't care about their english or they're just uneducated idiots.

Make a effort when you write, its for your own good as well.

No capital 'E' for English? And you are a little hazy on the apostrophe for someone who's being so critical.
It should also be "Make an effort" Not "Make a effort.

[Bombardier]

This is the last place I thought I'd get into Canadian language laws, tabarnak.

Anyway, I don't have a problem lapsing into txt speak. A phone is a phone, a computer keyboard is a computer keyboard. My brain is developed enough to tell the difference between these two devices.

I also suspect the educational system in Britain is failing a lot of these young people. Many of them can't spell, construct sentences, or express themselves. Or, they choose not to out of some misguided belief that writing properly makes you a "posh twat" or something like that innit bruv.

[Prole]

Originally posted by Jayson
Originally posted by bbfanatic
Originally posted by Nebi
Originally posted by bbfanatic
Well its just a case of typing very fast!
If you dont like it then tough!

That doesn't make any sense. Writing properly doesn't take more time.

it does! on the computer some people type in slang english! theres hardly anyone that types really bad!! this is a silly thing to complain about!
The only thing I've noticed with you is that you ALWAYS use exclamation marks.

Mark Twain said that using an exclamation mark is like laughing at your own joke. I'm kind of with him on that one...

[jgfrise]

What really irritates me is when people write "must of" instead of "must have" but I am only mentioning it for this post:shocked:

[Beso]

Originally posted by Nebi
I'm a French-Canadian and english is my second language so its not perfect yet. When I see some of the posts here I wonder if either people don't care about their english or they're just uneducated idiots.

Make a effort when you write, its for your own good as well.


correct me if i'm wrong but shouldn't it be "an" effort.:cat:

[Jayson]

What annoys me the most is when people get the wrong type of to/two/too etc.

It really grinds my gears...

[Prole]

I have to admit.... what drives me mad is when people say "alot" and they mean " a lot". Also just mentioning it in passing...

[Jayson]

Originally posted by Prole
I have to admit.... what drives me mad is when people say "alot" and they mean " a lot". Also just mentioning it in passing... I sometimes do that, just because "a lot" never really looks right to me :joker:

I always make sure that I have as little spelling and grammar errors as possible when I post, it is just much easier to read and understand. I also find it hard to debate BB with people when they can't construct a sentence.

[Prole]

Originally posted by Jayson
Originally posted by Prole
I have to admit.... what drives me mad is when people say "alot" and they mean " a lot". Also just mentioning it in passing... I sometimes do that, just because "a lot" never really looks right to me :joker:

I always make sure that I have as little spelling and grammar errors as possible when I post, it is just much easier to read and understand. I also find it hard to debate BB with people when they can't construct a sentence.

Ahhh... so you do that, do you. You relise of course, that next time you will be punished? I'll get back to you.

I've got to say that, compared to most forums I've seen, the standard is not too bad here. And yes, it does make it so much easier to understand when it's clear.

[Jayson]

Originally posted by Prole
Originally posted by Jayson
Originally posted by Prole
I have to admit.... what drives me mad is when people say "alot" and they mean " a lot". Also just mentioning it in passing... I sometimes do that, just because "a lot" never really looks right to me :joker:

I always make sure that I have as little spelling and grammar errors as possible when I post, it is just much easier to read and understand. I also find it hard to debate BB with people when they can't construct a sentence.

Ahhh... so you do that, do you. You relise of course, that next time you will be punished? I'll get back to you.

I've got to say that, compared to most forums I've seen, the standard is not too bad here. And yes, it does make it so much easier to understand when it's clear. Tut tut... :nono:

Yes, the standard here is much better than a few others, but it could do with some improvement.

[Prole]

Originally posted by Jayson
Originally posted by Prole
Originally posted by Jayson
Originally posted by Prole
I have to admit.... what drives me mad is when people say "alot" and they mean " a lot". Also just mentioning it in passing... I sometimes do that, just because "a lot" never really looks right to me :joker:

I always make sure that I have as little spelling and grammar errors as possible when I post, it is just much easier to read and understand. I also find it hard to debate BB with people when they can't construct a sentence.

Ahhh... so you do that, do you. You relise of course, that next time you will be punished? I'll get back to you.

I've got to say that, compared to most forums I've seen, the standard is not too bad here. And yes, it does make it so much easier to understand when it's clear. Tut tut... :nono:

Yes, the standard here is much better than a few others, but it could do with some improvement.

LMAO... hoist by my own petard. I'm going to kill myself now...

[Twiggy]

Originally posted by Jayson
What annoys me the most is when people get the wrong type of to/two/too etc.

It really grinds my gears... Or the wrong 'Their, There, or They're

[deeko1973]

I have to agree slightly with the OP to be honest... I wouldn't have put it so bluntly myself, but the spelling and grammar do leave a lot to be desired on here sometimes.

I don't have a problem with text-speak so much - it is more the incorrect use of "their", "there" or "they're" and similar typical grammar mistakes which, combined with poor sentence construction and general bad command of the English language, make some posts very hard to understand!

Of course... a lot of people don't know any better, or they can't be bothered checking or correcting even if they know it's wrong. Plus a lot of people, especially in a forum, are just wanting to quickly type a response and move on...

Shame really...

Nebi, je comprends... et je compatis avec tu! Ne t'inquiète pas de les gens méchantes!!

[Jayson]

Originally posted by Prole
Originally posted by Jayson
Originally posted by Prole
Originally posted by Jayson
Originally posted by Prole
I have to admit.... what drives me mad is when people say "alot" and they mean " a lot". Also just mentioning it in passing... I sometimes do that, just because "a lot" never really looks right to me :joker:

I always make sure that I have as little spelling and grammar errors as possible when I post, it is just much easier to read and understand. I also find it hard to debate BB with people when they can't construct a sentence.

Ahhh... so you do that, do you. You relise of course, that next time you will be punished? I'll get back to you.

I've got to say that, compared to most forums I've seen, the standard is not too bad here. And yes, it does make it so much easier to understand when it's clear. Tut tut... :nono:

Yes, the standard here is much better than a few others, but it could do with some improvement.

LMAO... hoist by my own petard. I'm going to kill myself now... Everyone is allowed one... :devil:

LOL.

[Bombardier]

Ouai, ouai, ils sont pour la plupart des ados qui viennent de les quartiers les plus défavorisés en Angleterre. La classe moyenne ce concerne pas avec Big Brother.

[deeko1973]

C'est de la racaille!

:elephant::joker:

[deeko1973]

Nebi, qui est sur ta photo? C'est toi? Elle est très drôle!

[Brad.]

Originally posted by eggdavid
french canadian -- frog and a yank? combined?

:bored:

eggdavid is epic :joker:

[rapunzal77]

Originally posted by Nebi
I'm a French-Canadian and english is my second language so its not perfect yet. When I see some of the posts here I wonder if either people don't care about their english or they're just uneducated idiots.

Make a effort when you write, its for your own good as well.


listen hen dinnae cum on tae the forum if ye canne red it awrite? each tae their ain n that n ah will write how i bliddy well please!

[Captain.Remy]

Tu vis à Montréal ? Enfin quelqu'un d'autre qui parle Français courrament, je me sentais seul ici. Bref, ne fais pas attention à ça, ce sont juste les nouveaux qui ne savent pas trop comment marche le forum. Une fois que BB sera terminé, la plupart quittera le forum donc t'inquiète pas. :hugesmile:

[Bombardier]

Originally posted by Captain.Remy
Tu vis à Montréal ? Enfin quelqu'un d'autre qui parle Français courrament, je me sentais seul ici. Bref, ne fais pas attention à ça, ce sont juste les nouveaux qui ne savent pas trop comment marche le forum. Une fois que BB sera terminé, la plupart quittera le forum donc t'inquiète pas. :hugesmile:

Mais à chaque année ça commence de nouveau. :spin2:

[Captain.Remy]

Message original : Bombardier
Originally posted by Captain.Remy
Tu vis à Montréal ? Enfin quelqu'un d'autre qui parle Français courrament, je me sentais seul ici. Bref, ne fais pas attention à ça, ce sont juste les nouveaux qui ne savent pas trop comment marche le forum. Une fois que BB sera terminé, la plupart quittera le forum donc t'inquiète pas. :hugesmile:

Mais à chaque année ça commence de nouveau. :spin2:

Oui c'est vrai. :sad: 3 ans que je suis ici et c'est toujours pareil.

Tu parles bien français, tu habites où ? :thumbs:

[Taijitu]

Originally posted by Nebi
I'm a French-Canadian and english is my second language so its not perfect yet. When I see some of the posts here I wonder if either people don't care about their english or they're just uneducated idiots.

Make a effort when you write, its for your own good as well.

I dont care much aslong as it can be understood. Always taken it for given though that non-native speakers always have a better control over the ENglish language then us do.

[Bombardier]

Originally posted by Captain.Remy
Oui c'est vrai. :sad: 3 ans que je suis ici et c'est toujours pareil.

Tu parles bien français, tu habites où ? :thumbs:

Toronto, mais je viens de passer une belle année a Montréal. J'ai envie de retourner là bas.

[kisywisy]

Originally posted by Jayson
What annoys me the most is when people get the wrong type of to/two/too etc.

It really grinds my gears...

me two...to...too (?) lol

seriously, that annoys me as well. i wouldn't pull anyone up on it, but i do let out a sigh :sad:

i don't bother with capitals, but i do like my grammar. it might not be perfect, but i try my best

[Patrick]

So **** people can write however they want no ones gona care what you thik

[wjp203]

HA HA... it is quite brave of you to comment on the English of the poms...don't be to harsh on them...the majority can only speak 1 language so slang is important

[Prole]

Originally posted by wjp203
HA HA... it is quite brave of you to comment on the English of the poms...don't be to harsh on them...the majority can only speak 1 language so slang is important

Hey, pick a language... someone will answer.

Es ist falsch, zu denken, dass jeder in Großbritannien das selbe ist.

[Faded]

I guess it's up to people if they wish to make themselves look like idiots over the internet.

[MaratSafinForever]

Originally posted by Nebi
I'm a French-Canadian and english is my second language so its not perfect yet. When I see some of the posts here I wonder if either people don't care about their english or they're just uneducated idiots.

Make a effort when you write, its for your own good as well.

I think it's funny when people confuse the words "then" and "than". I mean, how can you confuse those? You learn those words when you are 4 years old. It's really pathetic. :laugh3:

[wjp203]

Ja boet it's why i said most can only speak English! am I right????.... Gaan ny jou ma! Vai tomar no cu seu vagabundo! ...voce fala merde cara portando eu acho que deve cala te sua boca.

[Taijitu]

Originally posted by Prole
Originally posted by wjp203
HA HA... it is quite brave of you to comment on the English of the poms...don't be to harsh on them...the majority can only speak 1 language so slang is important

Hey, pick a language... someone will answer.

Es ist falsch, zu denken, dass jeder in Großbritannien das selbe ist.

Would be boring if we were.:bigsmile:

(smattering of Tirolerisch from me mum but not enough to write)

[hennessy]

Originally posted by GypsyGoth
I try my best, if I notice whenever I get it wrong or mess up words, I go back and edit it.
me too GypsyGoth.
btw I look forward to your sig as I don't read Metro when I can

[Prole]

Originally posted by wjp203
Ja boet it's why i said most can only speak English! am I right????.... Gaan ny jou ma! Vai tomar no cu seu vagabundo! ...voce fala merde cara portando eu acho que deve cala te sua boca.

Babelfish. It's never completely right, is it LOL...

[wjp203]

lol gaan ny jou ma (go **** ur mother)...Afikaans...Vai tomar no cu seu vagabundo! (go **** yourself up the ass you vagabond) Portuguese....all slang...Voce fala merde cara portando eu acho que deve cala te sua boca (You talk **** thus i think you should shut your mouth. Its slang...shouldn't expect babelfish to work lol

[delta]

Originally posted by Prole
Originally posted by Nebi
I'm a French-Canadian and english is my second language so its not perfect yet. When I see some of the posts here I wonder if either people don't care about their english or they're just uneducated idiots.

Make a effort when you write, its for your own good as well.

No capital 'E' for English? And you are a little hazy on the apostrophe for someone who's being so critical.

We all have different skills. I bet some of the people on here who make themselves understood without having perfect literacy can do lots of other things that you can't. So please... don't refer to people as idiots. It makes it seem like you're trying to make yourself look better. And you're not.

It's extremely debatable whether you should be starting a sentence with a cojunction.

[Prole]

Originally posted by wjp203
lol gaan ny jou ma (go **** ur mother)...Afikaans...Vai tomar no cu seu vagabundo! (go **** yourself up the ass you vagabond) Portuguese....all slang...Voce fala merde cara portando eu acho que deve cala te sua boca (You talk **** thus i think you should shut your mouth. Its slang...shouldn't expect babelfish to work lol

Ahhh I see. Conversational stuff.

[Prole]

Originally posted by delta
Originally posted by Prole
Originally posted by Nebi
I'm a French-Canadian and english is my second language so its not perfect yet. When I see some of the posts here I wonder if either people don't care about their english or they're just uneducated idiots.

Make a effort when you write, its for your own good as well.

No capital 'E' for English? And you are a little hazy on the apostrophe for someone who's being so critical.

We all have different skills. I bet some of the people on here who make themselves understood without having perfect literacy can do lots of other things that you can't. So please... don't refer to people as idiots. It makes it seem like you're trying to make yourself look better. And you're not.

It's extremely debatable whether you should be starting a sentence with a cojunction.

Do you mean a CONjunction?

[scot]

get real!...this is not an English grammar/spelling forum.

Folk type fast and etc. It's the ideas/opinions/arguments they post and respond to that count!

[scot]

Originally posted by Prole
Originally posted by delta
Originally posted by Prole
Originally posted by Nebi
I'm a French-Canadian and english is my second language so its not perfect yet. When I see some of the posts here I wonder if either people don't care about their english or they're just uneducated idiots.

Make a effort when you write, its for your own good as well.

No capital 'E' for English? And you are a little hazy on the apostrophe for someone who's being so critical.

We all have different skills. I bet some of the people on here who make themselves understood without having perfect literacy can do lots of other things that you can't. So please... don't refer to people as idiots. It makes it seem like you're trying to make yourself look better. And you're not.

It's extremely debatable whether you should be starting a sentence with a cojunction.

Do you mean a CONjunction?


hmmm...though i just posted to say this is not an English grammar forum I feel compelled to inform you there is no grammatical rule that says you can't start a sentence with conjunction.

you can start a sentence with a conjunction no problem.

[Bombardier]

Originally posted by scot
get real!...this is not an English grammar/spelling forum.

Folk type fast and etc. It's the ideas/opinions/arguments they post and respond to that count!

Bro... LIFE is an English grammar/spelling forum.

[Prole]

Originally posted by scot
Originally posted by Prole
Originally posted by delta
Originally posted by Prole
Originally posted by Nebi
I'm a French-Canadian and english is my second language so its not perfect yet. When I see some of the posts here I wonder if either people don't care about their english or they're just uneducated idiots.

Make a effort when you write, its for your own good as well.

No capital 'E' for English? And you are a little hazy on the apostrophe for someone who's being so critical.

We all have different skills. I bet some of the people on here who make themselves understood without having perfect literacy can do lots of other things that you can't. So please... don't refer to people as idiots. It makes it seem like you're trying to make yourself look better. And you're not.

It's extremely debatable whether you should be starting a sentence with a cojunction.

Do you mean a CONjunction?


hmmm...though i just posted to say this is not an English grammar forum I feel compelled to inform you there is no grammatical rule that says you can't start a sentence with conjunction.

you can start a sentence with a conjunction no problem.

You're right. You can take all sorts of liberties with language and it's acceptable. I just thought it was funny someone had taken the trouble to show how clever they were, then completely misspell the word. I'm with you on the fact that this is a forum, not a classroom. There is no entrance test for people to be able to air their views.

[scot]

Originally posted by Prole
Originally posted by scot
Originally posted by Prole
Originally posted by delta
Originally posted by Prole
Originally posted by Nebi
I'm a French-Canadian and english is my second language so its not perfect yet. When I see some of the posts here I wonder if either people don't care about their english or they're just uneducated idiots.

Make a effort when you write, its for your own good as well.

No capital 'E' for English? And you are a little hazy on the apostrophe for someone who's being so critical.

We all have different skills. I bet some of the people on here who make themselves understood without having perfect literacy can do lots of other things that you can't. So please... don't refer to people as idiots. It makes it seem like you're trying to make yourself look better. And you're not.

It's extremely debatable whether you should be starting a sentence with a cojunction.

Do you mean a CONjunction?


hmmm...though i just posted to say this is not an English grammar forum I feel compelled to inform you there is no grammatical rule that says you can't start a sentence with conjunction.

you can start a sentence with a conjunction no problem.

You're right. You can take all sorts of liberties with language and it's acceptable. I just thought it was funny someone had taken the trouble to show how clever they were, then completely misspell the word. I'm with you on the fact that this is a forum, not a classroom. There is no entrance test for people to be able to air their views.

prole, my post wasn't directed at yourself, apologies and etc, it was aimed at Delta and their nonsense re sentences and conjunctions. There is no such grammatical rule. And in fact, conjunction fronted sentences are quite common in 'sophisticated' texts; both academic and prose.

Incidently the whole confusion re - sentences cant begin with conjunctions is started in primary schools by teachers who either

a) dont have a full understanding of grammar themselves

or

b) because the teacher is trying to get pupils to construct more complex sentences using conjunctions.

now i sound like some kind of strung out grammar freak....:blush2:

[lisank]

I don't mind spelling mistakes and a lack of grammer but I'm not very well up on text talk and sometimes can't understand what is being said. PLEASE STOP USING TEXT TALK ON THE FORUM!!

[GypsyGoth]

Originally posted by hennessy
Originally posted by GypsyGoth
I try my best, if I notice whenever I get it wrong or mess up words, I go back and edit it.
me too GypsyGoth.
btw I look forward to your sig as I don't read Metro when I can :thumbs: Thanks hennessy.

[Shasown]

Originally posted by Nebi
I'm a French-Canadian and english is my second language so its not perfect yet. When I see some of the posts here I wonder if either people don't care about their english or they're just uneducated idiots.

Make a effort when you write, its for your own good as well.

Yes the standards of English in schools is terrible these days, there are also a fair amount of non English nationals allowed on the internet nowadays, funny old thing eh? Perhaps a little tolerance should be applied.

Incidentally as English is your second language(?), I hope you don't mind me pointing out it's "an effort" not "a effort". I believe there is a similar sort of rule in French about dropping the vowel in Le and La before words beginning with vowels. The rest of your punctuation and grammar, well let's just say, it leaves a lot to be desired.

Just a bloody shame old Lizzie signed away the Commonwealth, all these jumped up Johhny foreigners telling us how to speak the old Queens English. Then there is the playstation generation drowning us in text speak and corrupting the old mother tongue.

Don't get me started on the Yanks and all those bloody Americanisms. Gas for cars, nope sorry petroleum is a liquid which you may call petrol.

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Originally posted by Nebi
I'm a French-Canadian and english is my second language so its not perfect yet. When I see some of the posts here I wonder if either people don't care about their english or they're just uneducated idiots.

Make a effort when you write, its for your own good as well.
The main reason for this is the anti-English marxists in government etc, they don't like to promote anything English.

And by the way, English is spelt with a capital E.