The
Thursday, May 6, 2004 by Blackwood | Discussion: WinCustomize Talk
One Rule: You have to post exactly what you are thinking at the exact time you are at this thread. It may be long, short, stupid, or smart, but it''s what''s on your mind.
Ex: MY TECH TEACHER IS CRAZIER THEN HELL
[Message Edited]
Ex: MY TECH TEACHER IS CRAZIER THEN HELL
[Message Edited]
 |
|
Page 5 of 7 | |
|
|---|
crofttk
Reply #82 Monday, May 10, 2004 5:50 PM
Gorsh, DesignCaddy, I had no idea. Of course I hain't been here as long as you, so I'll try to keep my nose out of it. (A couple of peeks at my central PA dialect closer to Pittsburghese than Philadelphian)
Actually, I always had fun comparing dialects and it was fun with a lot of back of forth and claims of ignorance on both sides with my fellow engineers in London.
But, I guess the English do have a knack for understated and inoffensive delivery when appropriate, and that was probably better with my willingness to (tongue-in-cheek) play the "ugly American". But that was another time and place.
I assumed when Jafo said what he did that it was almost a form of endearment for us Yanks.
OK, warm and fuzzy all done.
Reply #82 Monday, May 10, 2004 5:50 PM
| jafo, aluminum, though in this case an alternative spelling, comes down to dialect |
Gorsh, DesignCaddy, I had no idea. Of course I hain't been here as long as you, so I'll try to keep my nose out of it. (A couple of peeks at my central PA dialect closer to Pittsburghese than Philadelphian)
Actually, I always had fun comparing dialects and it was fun with a lot of back of forth and claims of ignorance on both sides with my fellow engineers in London.
But, I guess the English do have a knack for understated and inoffensive delivery when appropriate, and that was probably better with my willingness to (tongue-in-cheek) play the "ugly American". But that was another time and place.
I assumed when Jafo said what he did that it was almost a form of endearment for us Yanks.
OK, warm and fuzzy all done.
@ IP
joetheblow
Reply #86 Tuesday, May 11, 2004 11:15 AM
Reply #86 Tuesday, May 11, 2004 11:15 AM
| #72 by DesignCaddy - 5/10/2004 1:55:39 AM jafo, aluminum, though in this case an alternative spelling, comes down to dialect. it doesnt mean an entire nation is stupid because children have grown up hearing every older person around them pronouncing a word differently. i'm told my south jersey/philadelphia accent says Clawsit instead of Closet. most people say wooder instead of water. i don't think that makes people from jersey stupid.the SR-71, a well known jet, was actually named the 'RS-71' but the man introducing it at its commisioning messed up. so it went down in the books as SR. that doesn't mean everyone who's ever called it the SR is wrong. things change, get evolved. but nobody has to call them on it.you didn't say in your post that we were therefore stupid, but you've said similar things in the past implying americans are indeed stupid, ignorant, or just plain arrogent because of the different way we say or do things. ive been thinking it for a while now and its just something building up in the back of my mind. its god damn irritating and insulting to get called on every single difference between oz english and american english whether the difference comes down to a typo in a dictionary that became commonplace to a politition giving incorrect information to his own people. its two different countries, rules are different. think of Aluminum as the american word for Aluminium and move on. thanks |
joetheblow
Reply #87 Tuesday, May 11, 2004 11:16 AM
....
What?
Reply #87 Tuesday, May 11, 2004 11:16 AM
| #76 by Admin Jafo - 5/10/2004 8:11:07 AM DesignCaddy....it was never particularly 'clever' to allow a type-setter's error to determine how a language should 'evolve'....call it a horse and cart issue....or the tail wagging the dog. |
....
What?
CerebroJD
Reply #90 Wednesday, May 12, 2004 12:18 AM
Reply #90 Wednesday, May 12, 2004 12:18 AM
Hey! "drop" works now!
test:
test: drop
test:
hmm...still some issues though.
[Message Edited]
test:
test: drop
test:
hmm...still some issues though.
[Message Edited]
DesignCaddy
Reply #91 Wednesday, May 12, 2004 12:53 AM
Reply #91 Wednesday, May 12, 2004 12:53 AM
you have to be user level 4 to use the drop word. hehe
oops. typod.
[Message Edited]
oops. typod.
[Message Edited]
IPlural
Reply #93 Wednesday, May 12, 2004 1:17 PM
Reply #93 Wednesday, May 12, 2004 1:17 PM
drop drop drop drop
huh?
see that? the curtains are breathing, whoa
huh?
see that? the curtains are breathing, whoa
synergy
Reply #96 Thursday, May 13, 2004 11:50 PM
Reply #96 Thursday, May 13, 2004 11:50 PM
"hmm... maybe i can rant about the problems im having with some of these programs but nobody will help again... NAH ill go look it up myself, ty"
CerebroJD
Reply #97 Friday, May 14, 2004 12:16 AM
Reply #97 Friday, May 14, 2004 12:16 AM
Math sucks.....too bad its the foundation of everything.
Please login to comment and/or vote for this skin.
Welcome Guest! Please take the time to register with us.
There are many great features available to you once you register, including:
- Richer content, access to many features that are disabled for guests like commenting on the forums and downloading skins.
- Access to a great community, with a massive database of many, many areas of interest.
- Access to contests & subscription offers like exclusive emails.
- It's simple, and FREE!
|
|
Page 5 of 7 | |
|
|---|
Reply #81 Monday, May 10, 2004 4:55 PM