Chapter2 Posted December 1, 2006 Posted December 1, 2006 In keeping with the direction this forum seems to be taking instead of what it was intended for... "Support and discussion for those who find themselves involved with a committed partner"... How many of you wish we had access to spell check on the OM/OW forum? The discussions get so heated that I know I, for one, post to hastily sometimes and absolutely butcher the English language almost every time I post. I would love to have access to spell check on this site.
yousaveme Posted December 1, 2006 Posted December 1, 2006 In keeping with the direction this forum seems to be taking instead of what it was intended for... "Support and discussion for those who find themselves involved with a committed partner"... How many of you wish we had access to spell check on the OM/OW forum? The discussions get so heated that I know I, for one, post to hastily sometimes and absolutely butcher the English language almost every time I post. I would love to have access to spell check on this site. OMG...I know what you mean...I get to typing so fast, then later i cant believe what i did...We should have spell check...
peacelove Posted December 1, 2006 Posted December 1, 2006 Speaking of inadequate spellers, to hastily should read Too hastily.
Author Chapter2 Posted December 1, 2006 Author Posted December 1, 2006 You're right!! Should it be capitalized within a sentence though? Speaking of inadequate spellers, to hastily should read Too hastily.
The slayer Posted December 1, 2006 Posted December 1, 2006 If you have a google toolbar there is a spellcheck facility on there that can be used on any message board
peacelove Posted December 1, 2006 Posted December 1, 2006 You're right!! Should it be capitalized within a sentence though? tOO fUNNY!!!!!
puddleofmud Posted December 1, 2006 Posted December 1, 2006 Now THIS is a fun thread! Often, I am more mortified about my spelling and grammar than my thoughts! Though I don't give a rat's behind if another has bad spelling or grammar because I am more interested in what they have to SAY as opposed to how they have written. And (never start a sentence with "and") I certainly understand that often we need to communicate as opposed to submitting a "paper". Flip: I am a perfectionist and I worry at times that my means of communication may sound "haughty" where I would rather just be at the party!
herenow Posted December 1, 2006 Posted December 1, 2006 Now THIS is a fun thread! Often, I am more mortified about my spelling and grammar than my thoughts! Though I don't give a rat's behind if another has bad spelling or grammar because I am more interested in what they have to SAY as opposed to how they have written. And (never start a sentence with "and") I certainly understand that often we need to communicate as opposed to submitting a "paper". Flip: I am a perfectionist and I worry at times that my means of communication may sound "haughty" where I would rather just be at the party! Interestingly, starting sentences with "and" and "but" are getting to be more common place. Also, I always put two spaces after a period. Most people don't do that anymore either. I guess I'm showing my age.
Author Chapter2 Posted December 1, 2006 Author Posted December 1, 2006 ME TOO!! I read back over my own stuff and think oh. my. gosh. They must think from my spelling alone that I shouldn't ever post again:laugh: I'm also that way about other posters and their spelling and grammar...I could care less what their mistakes are.... Did any of you just feel the earth move? I think this just might be a thread where we all agree on something! :) (unless you've won a spelling bee) Now THIS is a fun thread! Often, I am more mortified about my spelling and grammar than my thoughts! Though I don't give a rat's behind if another has bad spelling or grammar because I am more interested in what they have to SAY as opposed to how they have written. And (never start a sentence with "and") I certainly understand that often we need to communicate as opposed to submitting a "paper". Flip: I am a perfectionist and I worry at times that my means of communication may sound "haughty" where I would rather just be at the party!
Author Chapter2 Posted December 1, 2006 Author Posted December 1, 2006 Good tip...I had no idea. I'll check it out... If you have a google toolbar there is a spellcheck facility on there that can be used on any message board
Art_Critic Posted December 1, 2006 Posted December 1, 2006 Either the google spellcheck works.. or ispell.. after it is installed the spell check works on the LS post form
GreenEyedLady Posted December 1, 2006 Posted December 1, 2006 Due to my profession, I can't help but double check spelling and agonize over homophones (their/there)... And should there be a hyphen between double and check? Like this: double-check? That looks right, right? I always put two spaces after periods, too, Herenow...
puddleofmud Posted December 1, 2006 Posted December 1, 2006 I enjoy that some spell certain words differently due to where one may reside (how was THAT as opposed to "where others are from"?) "Honor" "Honour" "Color" "Colour" I lived outside the United States during my high school years and I use both spellings without thinking. I am also of another "culture" and I notice some differences when persons express themselves--which I enjoy as well!
Author Chapter2 Posted December 1, 2006 Author Posted December 1, 2006 I like to read when people from the UK post...its almost like there is a "lilt" in their postings. Interesting stuff! I enjoy that some spell certain words differently due to where one may reside (how was THAT as opposed to "where others are from"?) "Honor" "Honour" "Color" "Colour" I lived outside the United States during my high school years and I use both spellings without thinking. I am also of another "culture" and I notice some differences when persons express themselves--which I enjoy as well!
NearlyThere Posted December 1, 2006 Posted December 1, 2006 to start with is loling even a word, does it have to l's, who knows, anybody know? Talking about different terms from different countries, I can get used to the spellings, even some of the different words between UK & US, Vacation/Holiday springs too mind, (hope that is a too not a to, always have trouble with that one.) However there are a couple that really make me smile. You call one of these . a period, we call that a full stop, I see the word period and I automatically think of women's monthlies, so herenow saying putting 2 spaces after a period had me confused for a bit, then I twigged. However I always put 2 spaces after a period as well!!! The word pants, that makes me pmp, we mainly call them trousers, pants over here are what you wear under trousers, or could be pants under pants, which are underpants, or is that under-pants. lol. My worst habit, forgetting to make my i an I.
NoIDidn't Posted December 1, 2006 Posted December 1, 2006 This is too funny. My hubby is Jamaican so we get into conversations about my butchering of The Queen's language regularly - or we used to anyway. These are my biggest hangups, as I used to do technical document writing and programming. Your vs. You're Their vs. There vs. They're Etc. vs. Ect. judgement vs. judgment Its vs. It's There are a host of others, but I am learning not to let my perfectionism make me to seem a prude.
puddleofmud Posted December 2, 2006 Posted December 2, 2006 As in what one calls...eeer... the act of "doing it"? It is so funny to hear what people call "it". I remember Human Sexuality class in college where there was (were?) several hundred students. The professor said that we should start yelling out names/terms for sex or what we call our "private part". The he began to write them down. Several hundred resonses later: The most significant thing was that not one person would say the word that started with a "C" (to supposedly describe a female part). He egged every one by saying things like "good one, you little runt!" I digress. What does one call "it"? "Shagging". "Bumping Uglies (if it's so ugly then why bump it?), "bone jumping"?
VandGsMom Posted December 2, 2006 Posted December 2, 2006 My fav sex term is a Scottish one...."swive"... Dosen't that sound deliciously dirty to you?
puddleofmud Posted December 2, 2006 Posted December 2, 2006 Would that be with a long "I" as in "eye" or a short "I" as in "swim". When we are doing it are we sw-iiiii-ving or sw-i-ving? Heaven knows I would prefer to have some delicious swiving. But maybe I should know how to say it in case I should meet a gorgeous Scotsman!
pureinheart Posted December 2, 2006 Posted December 2, 2006 Obviously you are talking about me.....lol.....man I totally agree...must be a 60's/7o's thing for me,,,,I should have gone to school....lol. No seriously I agree
NearlyThere Posted December 2, 2006 Posted December 2, 2006 OK what's a "twigging"???? New to me! what a good example of what we are talking about, lol. Weird because it tends to be a well used word as well, however I had no idea of its origin, so me being me, I had to look it up. Twig = Understand or Comprehend, according to an on-line dictionary, perhaps from Irish & Scottish Gaelic tuig- understand. So do you twig me now Kymberann, lol. Around the area ok the UK I live in, we use the word Mardy alot, which means sulky, whining and moaning. People say don't be so mardy. Also I love the word Numptie, which means stupid person. This time of year, I get told off for being Nesh, which means I'm feeling cold when other people think that its not cold outside. Also another great word here, Faffing, which means messing about. These last few are all from the northern part of England, Yorkshire, although I'm about 70 miles away from there. Quite possibly they are used in other parts of the UK but I know I have used the word Mardy elsewhere and people think I'm from outerspace. lol. If anyone is interested have a look at the following link, some really funny words that we use. http://www.bbc.co.uk/northyorkshire/voices2005/glossary/glossary.shtml I think I might start putting some of terms in any future threads, .
puddleofmud Posted December 2, 2006 Posted December 2, 2006 Mardy! Twigging! So cool. I am also a Nesh so I understand that one. When I have time I'll have to share some surf slang with you. Hugs!
Author Chapter2 Posted December 2, 2006 Author Posted December 2, 2006 This is so cool!! now watch...I'll try interjecting these new words and TOTALLY use them wrong... what a good example of what we are talking about, lol. Weird because it tends to be a well used word as well, however I had no idea of its origin, so me being me, I had to look it up. Twig = Understand or Comprehend, according to an on-line dictionary, perhaps from Irish & Scottish Gaelic tuig- understand. So do you twig me now Kymberann, lol. Around the area ok the UK I live in, we use the word Mardy alot, which means sulky, whining and moaning. People say don't be so mardy. Also I love the word Numptie, which means stupid person. This time of year, I get told off for being Nesh, which means I'm feeling cold when other people think that its not cold outside. Also another great word here, Faffing, which means messing about. These last few are all from the northern part of England, Yorkshire, although I'm about 70 miles away from there. Quite possibly they are used in other parts of the UK but I know I have used the word Mardy elsewhere and people think I'm from outerspace. lol. If anyone is interested have a look at the following link, some really funny words that we use. http://www.bbc.co.uk/northyorkshire/voices2005/glossary/glossary.shtml I think I might start putting some of terms in any future threads, .
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