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Redway 06-07-2011 08:22 PM

What's with the strict rules on the English Language, mods?
 
OK, I understand that text speech is quite difficult for the older generation to understand, but don't you think capital letters is going a bit too far?

Vicky. 06-07-2011 08:23 PM

Theres always been a no caps rule here...since the forum opened.

I dont really get why people would want to type all in capitals anyways :/

Redway 06-07-2011 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vicky. (Post 4355381)
Theres always been a no caps rule here...since the forum opened.

I dont really get why people would want to type all in capitals anyways :/

No, I mean you should have capitals for nouns and that. Sounds a bit OTT to me. :conf:

Vicky. 06-07-2011 08:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Redway (Post 4355384)
No, I mean you should have capitals for nouns and that. Sounds a bit OTT to me. :conf:

Oh, wasnt even aware of this :suspect:

Josy 06-07-2011 08:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vicky. (Post 4355389)
Oh, wasnt even aware of this :suspect:

Same here :conf:

Redway 06-07-2011 08:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vicky. (Post 4355389)
Oh, wasnt even aware of this :suspect:

ukturtle. ;)

Kerry 06-07-2011 08:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Redway (Post 4355374)
OK, I understand that text speech is quite difficult for the older generation to understand, but don't you think capital letters is going a bit too far?

How old you are has nothing to do with text speak. It's just sh!t to read

Redway 06-07-2011 08:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ~Kerry~ (Post 4355400)
How old you are has nothing to do with text speak. It's just sh!t to read

I know, but having CAPITAL LETTERS for EVERY single noun is ridiculous, IMO. And here's somebody who's studying advanced English.

Vicky. 06-07-2011 08:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Redway (Post 4355405)
I know, but having CAPITAL LETTERS for EVERY single noun is ridiculous, IMO. And here's somebody who's studying advanced English.

Can you point me to where this is please? :S

Redway 06-07-2011 08:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vicky. (Post 4355408)
Can you point me to where this is please? :S

In one of ukturtle's threads.

Niamh. 06-07-2011 08:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Redway (Post 4355405)
I know, but having CAPITAL LETTERS for EVERY single noun is ridiculous, IMO. And here's somebody who's studying advanced English.

There is no such rule, you must have misunderstood UkTurtle

Kerry 06-07-2011 08:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Redway (Post 4355405)
I know, but having CAPITAL LETTERS for EVERY single noun is ridiculous, IMO. And here's somebody who's studying advanced English.

I was addressing the text speak comment. Not that

Redway 06-07-2011 08:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Niamh. (Post 4355412)
There is no such rule, you must have misunderstood UkTurtle

I'm sure he said it somewhere.

Vicky. 06-07-2011 08:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Redway (Post 4355411)
In one of ukturtle's threads.

That helps :laugh:

Kerry 06-07-2011 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vicky. (Post 4355420)
That helps :laugh:

:joker:

Niamh. 06-07-2011 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Redway (Post 4355416)
I'm sure he said it somewhere.

I very much doubt it.

CharlieO 06-07-2011 08:35 PM

And its not nouns its only proper nouns.
People, Places, Names ect

For example:
apple - no need for capital letter
London - needs capital letter.
shop- no need
James- need

Doogle 06-07-2011 08:38 PM

Apple would be a capital if you referred to the company though. :tongue:

Kerry 06-07-2011 08:39 PM

What about the word language?

CharlieO 06-07-2011 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doogle (Post 4355468)
Apple would be a capital if you referred to the company though. :tongue:

True but :suspect:

GypsyGoth 06-07-2011 08:40 PM

Here is the announcement http://www.thisisbigbrother.com/foru...cement.php?f=7

Iceman 06-07-2011 08:41 PM

GG 4 Mod

GypsyGoth 06-07-2011 08:41 PM

:laugh:

Ninastar 06-07-2011 08:43 PM

GG for president

Stu 06-07-2011 08:43 PM

ukturtle is damn right.

Well done on the pointless moan thread though. You know damn well nobody is going to get warned just for not capatalising so why complain about it?

The amount of language transgressions that get excused here is unreal.


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