A Rant + A Polite Request For Native Speakers

[OlRedEyes]

I must support Mr Hippo.

Thaivisa is generally well-known as one of the more respectable and useful sources of information with a good number of intelligent and specialised members willing to contribute regularly. In that case, good English is needed to be able to convey precise and descriptive answers. Shit English and spelling is more akin to many other forums where information and contributions range from the price of a beer to the Missus back home.

You mean like in boring posters?

Actually, the majority of posts here prolly discusses beer and the missus back home...

Don't think most expats come to LOZ for the mental stimulation.

[fennielyn]

The new word for today: pedantic

In all seriousness, there is nothing wrong with a little pedantry if it allows for better comprehension and elucidation all around, is there? Not to mention, ease and pleasure of reading. If English isn't one's native/first language, then the dropping of prepositions and verbs (e.g I care you, I not speak English good), as well as poor sentence structure wouldn't be an issue at all. It is only when one can't be bothered to take the extra few seconds to write/type coherently/properly (we're not talking about Received Pronunciation here) when English is your main/only mode of communication that truly irks. I realise that the *pedantic* in those that enjoy writing in their indecipherable and slothful manner will probably pick up on my being so easily irked and thus probably don't own any sort of a life. Uhm...that's your prerogative then. Opinions and ASSumptions that is. All that being said, I have to admit that there are times when I'm in the mood for a little ebonics and that is something that annoys me to no end.

p/s Tywais, I know that you're only playing, sorry for taking your quote out of context.

[the scouser]

I have often complemented non-native speakers on their use of English.

Gotcha!

Whilst I'm sure you know the difference between compliment and complement, your incorrect usage here has effectively changed the entire meaning of the sentence. Are you saying that you made up the numbers, or do you mean that you praised them?

Scouse.

[the scouser]

Isn't pre-emptive texting on on a mobile easier to use than sms language?

The idea of pre-emptive texting appeals to me. Is that where you get your text in before the other bloke has chance to send one to you?

Scouse.

[mr_hippo]

I have often complemented non-native speakers on their use of English.

Gotcha!

Whilst I'm sure you know the difference between compliment and complement, your incorrect usage here has effectively changed the entire meaning of the sentence. Are you saying that you made up the numbers, or do you mean that you praised them?

Scouse.

Deliberate typo - wondering how long someone would take to point it out - there are a few more of mine in this thread.

[the scouser]

What was it Mandy Rice-Davies said?

"Well, he would say that, wouldn't he?"

Scouse.

[Stephen Cleary]

I have often complemented non-native speakers on their use of English.

Gotcha!

Whilst I'm sure you know the difference between compliment and complement, your incorrect usage here has effectively changed the entire meaning of the sentence. Are you saying that you made up the numbers, or do you mean that you praised them?

Scouse.

Deliberate typo - wondering how long someone would take to point it out - there are a few more of mine in this thread.

Great excuse Mr Ippo. I didnae hear the wan aboot 'deliberate mistake' fir ages.

Huge thumbs up fir that classic excuse!