Pinwheel
34 posts
Dec 04, 2009
1:25 PM
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Just got to thinking after reading lots of posts. Would it be possible for the posters to throw in a period, or a "...", or a comma from time to time. I get to reading some of these posts and have a hard time trying to make sense of what I just read. I see paragraphs without a period and do not know where one thought ends and another begins. It might just be me, because plenty of others respond straight away, seemingly, without hesitation. I am in no way a grammar freak, but I reread and edit my posts several times before I am satisfied. I want people to just read and not get caught up.
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Rocky Lofts
133 posts
Dec 04, 2009
2:49 PM
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pinwheel,it just mite be you im not very good at this at all but i try my hardest. you have to rember this is a roller site not a english class. lots of people like me are hesatant to post becouse of people like you have a hard time reading. well get over it like i said i try my hardest. and its not my foult that i havent had much education
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Cheers, Rocky
"Rocky Lofts"
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Pinwheel
36 posts
Dec 04, 2009
3:01 PM
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Ah, I see. Well, thats true, it probably is me. Its easy to forget when your connected with the world where everyone stands. I kind of feel like a jackass after that... definitely wasn't trying to push english class nor getting an education. Well you do a very good job at it.... Thanks Rocky for shedding light on my issues
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nicksiders
GOLD MEMBER
3918 posts
Dec 04, 2009
3:20 PM
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Rocky, whose fault is it that you haven't had much education? Are you just 12 or are you an adult who can make decisions about educating yourself?
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Just My Take On Things
Nick Siders
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Oldfart
GOLD MEMBER
1544 posts
Dec 04, 2009
3:29 PM
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It's the language of feathers and dust! :) We are multi lingual, multi national but function as one! Rocky you are finest kind and need not apologise to anyone. I worry to excess about being perceived as illiterate but it's the content not the sentence structure. I'm just a backwoods country boy trying to get along in a world were I'm constantly in over my head. It's funny but I would wager that over a beer and a barbie, language and sentence structure would not matter in the least. :)
Thom
Last Edited by on Dec 05, 2009 1:14 PM
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Pinwheel
40 posts
Dec 04, 2009
3:32 PM
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Well its not like its just one person. Thats why I thought the readers/posters could handle it. I thought it was a rush job thing, which that may not be the case. I was just saying, rereading may help oneself catch a mistake they made, which everyone benefits. No WW III on my watch.
But everyone has great things to say, and I dont want anyone to think this bad seed "me" is messing up people for posting.
This post has been edited four times because Im a bloody mess with typing and getting my words out, but im trying hard.
Last Edited by on Dec 04, 2009 3:35 PM
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Rocky Lofts
134 posts
Dec 04, 2009
5:10 PM
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nicksiders dont get smart.this is typical of you trying to stir shit .go and get a life. and to the board yes i have had no education . ihad to leave school at a early age to support my mum . with bills and food. and being on these type of sites it has tought me to type with one finger lol. but i can get over it. and pinwheel i did not mean to atack you at all.just upsets me at times. but you nick need to put your head up your a.. and find some were else to couse trouble
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Cheers, Rocky
"Rocky Lofts"
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steve49
354 posts
Dec 04, 2009
5:32 PM
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i don't think pinwheel said anything wrong, afterall, he's entitled to his opinion. Plus, he's pointing out something that should benefit everyone, and that's a good thing. no one is above contructive criticism, so we all should consider pinwheel's advice, which was certainly meant to make this a better place.
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Steve in Blue Point, NY
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toughrollers
308 posts
Dec 04, 2009
6:08 PM
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Hi Thom, first of all how are things?
Your right Thom, Rocky is one of the finest kinds, yes he lacks in education but he will give his heart and soul to people in need. But on the other side when it comes to smart arses he will turf them to the side and feels like squashing them.
I totally agree with you Pinwhell it would make it easier if there were a few commons etc but we have to understand that not all people are the same and not all of us have had a good education.
But who cares, as long as we get our point across this is all that matters.
Nick Siders don't attack those that are unfortunate enough to have a education. If you can read what they are trying to say them put up with it, don't critise. Rocky has done more to help people than any educated person has, believe me as I have been on the receiving end of his generousity.
Have a good day. The kangaroo's are hopping! :)
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fhtfire
2267 posts
Dec 04, 2009
6:33 PM
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Hey...get used to my...........sorry but I use dots in forums because I change my thoughts so much in answering questions that I kind of bounce all over the board and never really set up a paragraph...LOL...but..if you want me to write you a letter it will be with commas and paragraphs with an opening sentence...a body and a closing sentence....LOL...when I do my fire reports I don't use the .........either...LOL....anyway...get used to it...
rock and ROLL
Paul
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Oldfart
GOLD MEMBER
1545 posts
Dec 04, 2009
6:47 PM
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Hey Ralph, I'm just fine! :) We are a diverse family merging from all parts of the globe! Ain't it grand!
Cheers Mate :)
Paul, when I first come on the board, I said to Val, "you will get used to me" as I tend to say things a little askew sometimes. Point is, with our individual faults, this is the best site of all, simply because we care for each other.
Thom
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Squabby*32
128 posts
Dec 04, 2009
9:27 PM
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Can't we all just get along.....in this bird world:-)...
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DJJeffman Spinners
ATAPWGIYAHTLY
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pigeon pete
446 posts
Dec 05, 2009
10:37 AM
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The only things I would say is that I see dozens of posts that have got the wrong end of the stick becauase sometimes both sides cannot understand what the other is saying (it happens even more so with text speak).I didn't get any certificates either, so I sometimes post a message then have to edit it later to take the spelling mistakes out.
It's ok saying get used to it, but if you don't know what the hell the other guys is saying it kinda defeats the point of a forum, but I don't see any posters on this forum that I can't understand with a quick re-read. If we all try to make ourselves understood we can't ask any more of each other. I don't like to see anyone critisised because of there lack of education, but I don't think that being abusive to anyone because you feel defensive about it is acceptable either. Staying at home instead of going to school is no excuse for not learning good manners. Nobody mentioned your name Rocky but you came out swinging, your reply to Nick was offensive and the only one stirring up trouble with inflamitory language is you as far as I can see, but what's new?
Leaving School under 15 years was not an option where I came from, but even though I stayed on till 15 I don't think they taught us much more once we got to age 11 lol. Like Nick asked how old are you?
If you are over 20 it's probably time you stopped blaming your mum for your problems.
Bless
Pete.
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Sound Rollers
136 posts
Dec 05, 2009
10:50 AM
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Rollbonics?
John
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Tony Chavarria
Site Publisher
3801 posts
Dec 05, 2009
11:21 AM
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Nick is and has been, a part of the woodwork here for years, he is not going anywhere as far as I am concerned. He has earned both my respect and appreciation. He has literally supported this site with his time and money. He has paid his dues here far more than most. Period Thanks Nick!
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FLY ON!
Tony Chavarria
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nicksiders
GOLD MEMBER
3924 posts
Dec 05, 2009
12:04 PM
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There are many who for one reason or another did not have much formal education, but took it upon themselves to learn the basics of communicating and proper social decorum. Once a person reaches the adult stag of their lives it is time to educate themselves on ways of the world. The smartest and most educated man I knew only had a seventh grade education. He self taught himself by reading and study.
That is all I was trying to convey. I was not ridiculing anyone for their lack of formal education.
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Just My Take On Things
Nick Siders
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XtraDeepRoller
65 posts
Dec 05, 2009
12:29 PM
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Hey.....Pirate Paul.....I would never complain about your dots...I don't think you change your mind that much.....pumpkin pie is good......you keep right on track with your thoughts....a priest a rabbi and a minister walk into a bar........I've always said that pirate paul is sharp and straight as an arrow in his thoughts...ding dong the witch is dead.........You don't need to learn how to use periods and commas, Paul, everyone understands your posts just fine....I want to hear some funky Dixieland pretty mama come take me by the hand.......................and your posts ar never too long either, you happy pirate you...........................................................................................................................................................
X
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Windjammer Loft
1018 posts
Dec 05, 2009
12:34 PM
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You don't have to be a "rocket" scientist to use "Proper English".. Even 5th graders know how to use proper grammer when writing.....
Fly High and Roll On
Paul
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Velo99
2234 posts
Dec 06, 2009
6:25 AM
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Rocket science isn`t required,but capitalization at the beginning of a sentance,a period at the end,and a little proofreading would be nice.
It would be easier reading for the most part.
Self improvement also improves self esteem. Self esteem normally encourages self improvement.
The only one holding you back is yourself.
yits
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fhtfire
2271 posts
Dec 06, 2009
8:44 AM
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X,
You crack me up!!!
rock and ROLL
Paul
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PR_rollers
GOLD MEMBER
3494 posts
Dec 06, 2009
7:14 PM
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I don't see anything wrong with what pinwheel is saying ..all he ask for is a simple period or comma..not asking to write and spell propertly or anything just periods and comma's.... if you don't have one Paul has plenty you can borrow from ...lol.. now spelling you can get that right there in your computer ..spell check...hey sometime I have to yell out to the wife how you spell this or is this spell right..if I'm lazy to look it up..:)----------
Ralph.
Pigeons are not our whole life, but they damn sure make our lives whole!" ~
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J_Star
2200 posts
Dec 07, 2009
5:03 AM
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Nick earned his respect by so many and has been around for long...since the start of this website. He also earned my respect as an RD in his region. He is always there when you need him.
Jay
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Sunflower
GOLD MEMBER
572 posts
Dec 07, 2009
9:49 AM
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How many rocket scientists do we have on this forum??
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Keep em Spinning
Joe
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Scott
2670 posts
Dec 07, 2009
10:07 AM
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One here Joe, but that was before we had to do tests on spelling and grammer.
The fact is I am alot of years out of 5th grade , and I never was all that good at spelling, grammer or English class, oh well.
(How many rocket scientists do we have on this forum??)
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Scott Campbell
" God Bless "
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Oldfart
GOLD MEMBER
1548 posts
Dec 07, 2009
10:52 AM
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Does model rockets count? :)
I'm still a boy, playing with toys!
Thom
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Electric-man
2479 posts
Dec 07, 2009
11:30 AM
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I learnt most of the marks bak when I took skule. But that wuz fur piece bak and I furgot some of em. Hope u guys will furgive me!
No worries Rock, were weight lifters! Were not supposed to have a lot of smartz! Nick had to get smart cause with a puss like his, he would of never landed that sweet woman of his!
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Val
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