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How many of you lurk (read but don't post) because you are not comfortable with your english usage/ability?
I think we need to clarify this, and for a variety of reasons...the forum seems to be growing nicely (after an somewhat mysterious and annoying period of stagnation), but we still have an overwhelming percentage of lurkers.
They're not uncomfortable, they're afraid of the spelling police. :ph34r:Quote:
Originally Posted by j2k4
That or they're just waiting to be authorised to ask for torrent sites invites.
i'm gonna lurk in here while i'm out.
multitaskin' rawks. :01:
In other words, they need manker-immunity? :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Guillaume
Seriously, I think he'd be inclined to be helpful, for the most part; we only pick on those who should know better.
its a shame that you need to have a degree in english langauge to be able to post here :dabs:
maybe the forum would have more members if this wasnt the case :(
That would make this thread an effort to address the problem, then, wouldn't it? :rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by Aaron_T
You mean like "an somewhat mysterious and annoying period of stagnation".Quote:
Originally Posted by j2k4
I couldn't agree morely.
No, you just have to be a non-tit.Quote:
Originally Posted by Aaron_T
Why are you still posting btw.
Chill Mr.TQuote:
Originally Posted by Aaron_T
have a wank!
Very kind offer.Quote:
Originally Posted by CELEBS_ARE_US
Are you going to borrow Busboy's wank pit, or just find a mutually agreeable spot.
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The Mr T stats are not looking good ~ +4% on his last discharge
See?Quote:
Originally Posted by JPaul
It's obscure words like that driving off noobs and intimidating lurkers...:P
Maybe we should ask Rookie to put a sign in big bold letters on the front page. Something in the lines of "Noobs, don't be afraid of JPaul. The apple-soaked anal retentive grammaticaster gruff thing is just a façade.
As for manker, don't trust him, he works in a bank and will probably try to sell you a mortgage."
:lookaroun
Aye...pin all that, eh?Quote:
Originally Posted by Guillaume
i ask myself that very question mate, i think the only reason i come here at all is to keep up with your amazing threads and posts, they really do get me through the day :naughty:Quote:
Originally Posted by JPaul
im one if them, but mostly because i dont understand(the use of different english)
:naughty: i salute you :w00t:
ok i posted. do i get a cookie. :huh:
I would tell lurkers that the grammar police are just a different typa geek.
How cool is the English teacher? :dabs:
Lurkers keep in mind that the grammar police make grammatikul errorrs just like everyone else.
They just google and proofread their posts meticulously.
Also the grammar police tend to be bratish and other 'peons. (think 'peans, grammar police)
Hey every part of the world needs something to call fun.:happy:
I see. Our english teachers are weird.
There are a few somewhat cool ones but they are still booger flickers.Quote:
Originally Posted by maebach
The coolest.:schnauz:Quote:
Originally Posted by Busyman
:PQuote:
Originally Posted by Cheese
Definition of lurker?
A lurker is someone that follows the forum but doesn’t post.
courtesy of urbandictionary.com :P
My favourite bit is when you put deliberate mistakes in posts like that. To cover the real mistakes you make. It's actually quite cute.Quote:
Originally Posted by Busyman
Yeah wot 'e sed:stupid:
Doesnt post? lol :DQuote:
Originally Posted by twisterX
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Originally Posted by Aaron_T
Again we see people ignoring the "subjunctive mood".
A verb is in the subjunctive mood when it expresses a condition which is doubtful or not factual. It is most often found in a clause beginning with the word "if". It is also found in clauses following a verb that expresses a doubt, a wish, regret, request, demand, or proposal.
When one makes a statement contrary to fact, one must use a conditional form of the verb, such as "weren't".
Don't worry about the grammar police here, they are just the rent-a cops of the grammar police.
I have seen such deplorable use of this mood, even among the "cognoscenti" of this forum, that I deem them all grammarian wannabes.
what? :dabs:Quote:
Originally Posted by hobbes
:lol: :lol: :lol:Quote:
Originally Posted by Barbarossa
Good one!!!;)