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I don't think it's too much to ask that posts are written in English. I'm guessing that most of us actually know how to do that. Some simply can't be bothered; others do it automatically.
As for moderators correcting lazy posts manually, I applaud them for it and for their use for discretion. "Wear n tear" might not be allowed. "Rock n roll" probably should be! And if the process is to be automated, how can I write that Prince's "Nothing Compares 2 U" is one of my favourite songs?
I also believe that it's no more than good manners to proof read what you've written before pressing 'add reply'. Think of the written word as speech in code. If you were talking out loud and made a mistake, you'd no doubt put it right, wouldn't you? It's the same with texts or forum posts. The English language is a marvellous thing. Used correctly, it's a fabulous method of communication.
One other thing: if m8 and its brethren are too freely sprayed around, how can we tell when someone is playing with the language for effect?
Swear filter to auto-correct text speak.
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Posted 17 June 2013 - 07:57 PM
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Posted 17 June 2013 - 09:16 PM
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toyracer69, on 17 June 2013 - 07:49 PM, said:
Kozy, on 17 June 2013 - 07:48 PM, said:
Exactly, so adding a few of the most common ones so they're auto-corrected yet highlighted in bold would mean less work for you, less annoyance for everyone else that clicks 'View New Content' to see 5 threads of 'No text talk please'...
To me, it seems like a win win situation.
Then, you can even give people a proper bollocking when they manage to still slip some though...
To me, it seems like a win win situation.
Then, you can even give people a proper bollocking when they manage to still slip some though...
Got my vote, just need Ed to see if its available.
/>The problem is it allows people to be even more sloppy with their spelling and grammar.
Call me old fashioned but standards are slipping and the least we can do is [try and] uphold them.
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Posted 03 July 2013 - 02:16 PM
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I understand your point, but does it really matter though? Honestly I couldn't care less about whether people are literate, so long as what I am reading is understandable, and I don't need to scroll through pages of posts reminding people to spell properly.
I guess I could always put Toyracer on ignore...
I guess I could always put Toyracer on ignore...
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Posted 03 July 2013 - 02:40 PM
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There is that option... 
I might compile a list of common sloth words and add them, then. I'm still not happy in doing so because people shouldn't be so bloody lazy!
I might compile a list of common sloth words and add them, then. I'm still not happy in doing so because people shouldn't be so bloody lazy!
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Posted 03 July 2013 - 02:45 PM
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EdLeake, on 03 July 2013 - 02:40 PM, said:
There is that option... />
I might compile a list of common sloth words and add them, then. I'm still not happy in doing so because people shouldn't be so bloody lazy!
/>I might compile a list of common sloth words and add them, then. I'm still not happy in doing so because people shouldn't be so bloody lazy!
I agree but it would make my life easier...
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toyracer69, on 17 August 2011 - 11:53 AM, said:
Remember kids, 'Always Hoon Responsibly' :D
Little Legs, on 04 March 2012 - 05:20 AM, said:
It's Pete's bag baby, don't mess with perfection or he will strike down on thee with vengeance and furious anger - then you will know his name is Toyracer
Carl Tun, on 17 August 2011 - 11:53 AM, said:
Don't tell but I think red is the best colour...
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Posted 03 July 2013 - 02:46 PM
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Ok give me a list of common abbreviations, I'm a bit behind the times when it comes to this 'txt talk' nonsense?
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Posted 03 July 2013 - 03:54 PM
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can you add this one
Dan = Tit
Just joking Dan, honest
Dan = Tit
Just joking Dan, honest
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Posted 03 July 2013 - 04:04 PM
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does it really bother people that much? I find it funny that people can not write or even, speak English even though it is their first language />
next you will be wanting to autocorrect American words and spelling.
/> next you will be wanting to autocorrect American words and spelling.
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Posted 03 July 2013 - 04:22 PM
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simonhonda, on 03 July 2013 - 04:04 PM, said:
next you will be wanting to autocorrect American words and spelling.
... actually I'd be more inclined to that!
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Posted 03 July 2013 - 04:47 PM
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EdLeake, on 03 July 2013 - 04:22 PM, said:
simonhonda, on 03 July 2013 - 04:04 PM, said:
next you will be wanting to autocorrect American words and spelling.
... actually I'd be more inclined to that!
Can we not have both?
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toyracer69, on 17 August 2011 - 11:53 AM, said:
Remember kids, 'Always Hoon Responsibly' :D
Little Legs, on 04 March 2012 - 05:20 AM, said:
It's Pete's bag baby, don't mess with perfection or he will strike down on thee with vengeance and furious anger - then you will know his name is Toyracer
Carl Tun, on 17 August 2011 - 11:53 AM, said:
Don't tell but I think red is the best colour...
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Posted 03 July 2013 - 05:19 PM
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Here's some to start.
U = you
Dat = that
Wen = when.
VTECH = "I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT IS UNDER THE BONNET OF MY CAR!"
U = you
Dat = that
Wen = when.
VTECH = "I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT IS UNDER THE BONNET OF MY CAR!"
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Kozy, on 03 July 2013 - 05:19 PM, said:
VTECH = "I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT IS UNDER THE BONNET OF MY CAR!"
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Posted 03 July 2013 - 05:56 PM
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Kozy, on 03 July 2013 - 05:19 PM, said:
Here's some to start.
U = you
Dat = that
Wen = when.
VTECH = "I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT IS UNDER THE BONNET OF MY CAR!"
U = you
Dat = that
Wen = when.
VTECH = "I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT IS UNDER THE BONNET OF MY CAR!"
no txt talk please = hello my name is peter, i'm a moderator for the forum. please could you not use such horrible spelling, some members on here don't like it and would like to be able to read your posts in English, it is in the rules you know......
sorry pete mate, couldn't resist it, lmao.
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Posted 03 July 2013 - 06:02 PM
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We need to keep "see you next time" from that list though.
Just make sure you add "payed".
Just make sure you add "payed".
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Shiny, on 03 July 2013 - 06:02 PM, said:
We need to keep "see you next time" from that list though.
Just make sure you add "payed".
Just make sure you add "payed".
/> />Did see one for Pete to save time:
DUNA - Don't use no acronym's
But the one above it I guessed completely wrong at first.. DUM
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Posted 03 July 2013 - 09:00 PM
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tony mc, on 03 July 2013 - 05:56 PM, said:
Kozy, on 03 July 2013 - 05:19 PM, said:
Here's some to start.
U = you
Dat = that
Wen = when.
VTECH = "I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT IS UNDER THE BONNET OF MY CAR!"
U = you
Dat = that
Wen = when.
VTECH = "I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT IS UNDER THE BONNET OF MY CAR!"
no txt talk please = hello my name is peter, i'm a moderator for the forum. please could you not use such horrible spelling, some members on here don't like it and would like to be able to read your posts in English, it is in the rules you know......
/> /> /> sorry pete mate, couldn't resist it, lmao.
I so hope your the first for me to use my 'new' approach to telling members to not use Text Talk....
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*Disclaimer: My attendance or the desire thereof in no way implies a level of confidence, bravardo, understanding or bragging rights of trackcraft which could be concidered to be of an expert level or as part of a new found desire to be a racing driver. :D
toyracer69, on 17 August 2011 - 11:53 AM, said:
Remember kids, 'Always Hoon Responsibly' :D
Little Legs, on 04 March 2012 - 05:20 AM, said:
It's Pete's bag baby, don't mess with perfection or he will strike down on thee with vengeance and furious anger - then you will know his name is Toyracer
Carl Tun, on 17 August 2011 - 11:53 AM, said:
Don't tell but I think red is the best colour...
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Stoo, on 03 July 2013 - 03:54 PM, said:
can you add this one
Dan = Tit
Just joking Dan, honest
Dan = Tit
Just joking Dan, honest
Stoo >
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toyracer69, on 03 July 2013 - 09:00 PM, said:
I so hope your the first for me to use my 'new' approach to telling members to not use Text Talk.... />
/>You're. If you want to set standards...
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