Are some people really that bad at the English language?

[Republik]

Am I the only one that gets frustrated when trying to read a comment like this?

Annon said:

i got a dog from there about 4 years ago now, never again, the dog cost me just over £400, i took the dog to the vets 2 days later to get it registered an they asked where i got it from an told me to take it back as it was ill an i might wake up one morning an the dog be dead, so i went back to posh puppies as it was called then an told them i wanted my money back, in which they was rude an said i couldnt have it, i want happy, they said i could take another boxer puppy, they was very rude an called the police to come sort it all out, i took the new boxer to the vets an it cost me nearly the same as the dog did in vet bills, which was the special diet an tablets and poo samples every week for 5 weeks, i contacted the breeders about it but they wouldnt help pay the vet bills, to me they got there money an thats all they cared about, not the dos at all, i wouldnt recommend anyone to go to Little Rascals

[Nobaccymaccy]

I don't like dogs either....

[G'kar]

Yeah.

But no.

But yeah.

[tonyvid]

Yep, you should try reading some of the profiles on Match...and they are your first impression of someone!

[Firkin D]

Yes, next question.

[Famous Graham]

Yeah, they aren't.

[ShadownINja]

Republik said:

Am I the only one that gets frustrated when trying to read a comment like this?

No. I tend not to bother reading such replies.

[sprinter885]

i dunno wot yer mene mesewf coz i fort ther woz nuthin rong wiv it

[190E Matt]

Just read some of the comments on Youtube for the worst examples.

Some examples here for you: http://www.delsquacho.com/articles/ten-youtube-tra...

[C8PPO]

I have today seen the ultimate in poor language used on the web, on a different forum.

Someone was bemoaning his lack of employment, and felt disadvantaged because his friend was being sponsored by the DWP for taking his "Sitting Guilde's" (sic) exams.....

[Republik]

That site said:

Subject: Lyrical Content of Songs by the late Notorious B.I.G.
go fuk urself gaz20089
u dont kno st bout what u have to do to blow up and be a rapper in new york
u dont deserve st bh
listen to what he is actually sayin u faggot

What We Think They Meant:
This communiqué is directed to the user whose screen name is gaz20089. Sir or madam, I do not care for you in the least, and I think your time would be best spent fondling your genitalia in a sexually arousing manner instead of communicating with others on this web page. Furthermore, I do not believe that you have a repertoire of skills that would enable you to become a successful rap artist in metropolitan New York City. Based on your commentary, I have concluded that you do not deserve even one modicum of success or joy in your life, however long it may be. Returning to the subject of the lyrical abilities of the late rapper the Notorious B.I.G., perhaps if you made more of an effort to listen to the lyrical content of the subject matter, you might interpret a deeper level of understanding with the lyricsne that transcends what is simply being sung and/or spoken. However, I have sincere doubts that you will make this effort, and this is probably a direct result of your homosexual lifestyle.

[cazzer]

Republik said:

Am I the only one that gets frustrated when trying to read a comment like this?

Annon said:

i got a dog from there about 4 years ago now, never again, the dog cost me just over £400, i took the dog to the vets 2 days later to get it registered an they asked where i got it from an told me to take it back as it was ill an i might wake up one morning an the dog be dead, so i went back to posh puppies as it was called then an told them i wanted my money back, in which they was rude an said i couldnt have it, i want happy, they said i could take another boxer puppy, they was very rude an called the police to come sort it all out, i took the new boxer to the vets an it cost me nearly the same as the dog did in vet bills, which was the special diet an tablets and poo samples every week for 5 weeks, i contacted the breeders about it but they wouldnt help pay the vet bills, to me they got there money an thats all they cared about, not the dos at all, i wouldnt recommend anyone to go to Little Rascals

Wouldn't that be "Anon"?
People in glass houses......

[escargot]

I don't mind if A) they're a girl & B) they're fit.

You can't beat estate scum for a bit of filthy fun.

[Republik]

cazzer said:

Republik said:

Am I the only one that gets frustrated when trying to read a comment like this?

Annon said:

i got a dog from there about 4 years ago now, never again, the dog cost me just over £400, i took the dog to the vets 2 days later to get it registered an they asked where i got it from an told me to take it back as it was ill an i might wake up one morning an the dog be dead, so i went back to posh puppies as it was called then an told them i wanted my money back, in which they was rude an said i couldnt have it, i want happy, they said i could take another boxer puppy, they was very rude an called the police to come sort it all out, i took the new boxer to the vets an it cost me nearly the same as the dog did in vet bills, which was the special diet an tablets and poo samples every week for 5 weeks, i contacted the breeders about it but they wouldnt help pay the vet bills, to me they got there money an thats all they cared about, not the dos at all, i wouldnt recommend anyone to go to Little Rascals

Wouldn't that be "Anon"?
People in glass houses......

Yep, except, the article writer had entered their name as Annon!

Edited by Republik on Thursday 12th March 14:21

[cazzer]

Republik said:

cazzer said:

Republik said:

Am I the only one that gets frustrated when trying to read a comment like this?

Annon said:

i got a dog from there about 4 years ago now, never again, the dog cost me just over £400, i took the dog to the vets 2 days later to get it registered an they asked where i got it from an told me to take it back as it was ill an i might wake up one morning an the dog be dead, so i went back to posh puppies as it was called then an told them i wanted my money back, in which they was rude an said i couldnt have it, i want happy, they said i could take another boxer puppy, they was very rude an called the police to come sort it all out, i took the new boxer to the vets an it cost me nearly the same as the dog did in vet bills, which was the special diet an tablets and poo samples every week for 5 weeks, i contacted the breeders about it but they wouldnt help pay the vet bills, to me they got there money an thats all they cared about, not the dos at all, i wouldnt recommend anyone to go to Little Rascals

Wouldn't that be "Anon"?
People in glass houses......

Yep, except, the article writer had entered their name as Annon!

Edited by Republik on Thursday 12th March 14:21

In that case chuck as many stones as you see fit.

[Republik]

cazzer said:

Republik said:

cazzer said:

Republik said:

Am I the only one that gets frustrated when trying to read a comment like this?

Annon said:

i got a dog from there about 4 years ago now, never again, the dog cost me just over £400, i took the dog to the vets 2 days later to get it registered an they asked where i got it from an told me to take it back as it was ill an i might wake up one morning an the dog be dead, so i went back to posh puppies as it was called then an told them i wanted my money back, in which they was rude an said i couldnt have it, i want happy, they said i could take another boxer puppy, they was very rude an called the police to come sort it all out, i took the new boxer to the vets an it cost me nearly the same as the dog did in vet bills, which was the special diet an tablets and poo samples every week for 5 weeks, i contacted the breeders about it but they wouldnt help pay the vet bills, to me they got there money an thats all they cared about, not the dos at all, i wouldnt recommend anyone to go to Little Rascals

Wouldn't that be "Anon"?
People in glass houses......

Yep, except, the article writer had entered their name as Annon!

Edited by Republik on Thursday 12th March 14:21

In that case chuck as many stones as you see fit.

[jeff m]

Really difficult to read.
The person has made the effort to put in commas, pity a few full stops could not have been added.

It's not as though the keys are far apart.

I think it is in "angry female speak"

[zac510]

It goes to show that when western countries claim 100% literacy rate it's a bit of a joke.

Although it's unreasonable to suspect everybody to know every nuance of the English language, the OP's quote reads like something of primary school level!

[cmsapms]

The more I use t'internet*, the more I am drawn to the conclusion that, from an english language point of view, there are two types of people:

The first type reads the text exactly as it is presented to them and derives the same basic meaning from it that the author intended. Nuances, if any were actually intended, are run over, roughshod. I have no doubt that their reading of the text is accompanied by a certain amount of involuntary lip movement.

The second type** reads as far as the first error in punctuation, grammar or spelling, at which point their education brings them to a shuddering halt as surely as if they'd inadvertantly selected reverse in the right hand lane of a motorway.

Similarities can be drawn with tyres. Bear with me on this one. The slick variety produce excellent results on smooth, well maintained, high quality tarmac; "off-road" ones work better the rougher the surface becomes. Given ideal conditions the slick tyre will triumph every time. I'm sure I do not need to labour the point that, as smooth, dry tarmac does for speed, so accurate prose does for information transfer or reading, if you prefer .

As this is Pistonheads, surely it behoves us to strive to create the smoothest, dryest, most accurate prose possible. The result will be what we all crave - higher speed. May the speed limit of "txtspk" be forever lifted from PH!

A meeting looms; I trust that, in your rush to pick holes in any of my humble english language skills, pedantry won't allow you to miss the message I hoped to convey.

*I live in Yorkshire
**I humbly include myself in this group

[KB_S1]

zac510 said:

It goes to show that when western countries claim 100% literacy rate it's a bit of a joke.

Although it's unreasonable to suspect everybody to know every nuance of the English language, the OP's quote reads like something of primary school level!

Why would you be suspicious of someone with good grammar?

I was looking at a classified on this site recently. It was for a BMW Z4 3.0i.
The seller described it as having 'Floorless Paint'.