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Old 11-04-09, 12:19 AM   #171
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Old 11-04-09, 12:30 AM   #172
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Could we not approach the site owner and ask that the forum rules state that "text speak" is not accepted forum etiquette? I'm not trying to suggest for one minute that poor grammer or spelling should be frowned upon, but making no effort at all should be.
I like nothing better than someone calling for higher standards of English who can't even attain the correct spelling of grammar.

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Old 11-04-09, 09:08 AM   #173
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I like nothing better than someone calling for higher standards of English who can't even attain the correct spelling of grammar.

Or somebody who misunderstands the definition of "attain"
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Old 11-04-09, 04:25 PM   #174
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left myself open for that one

(get is such a poor choice of word at anytime, & I thought achieve was worse than attain )

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Old 11-04-09, 04:29 PM   #175
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For which the phrase 'hoist by your own petard' is appropriate.
I know I shouldn't Mr Squid, but I can't help it...


Isn't the Shakespeare quote 'hoist WITH his own petard'

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Old 11-04-09, 04:59 PM   #176
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I know I shouldn't Mr Squid, but I can't help it...


Isn't the Shakespeare quote 'hoist WITH his own petard'

I dont believe he was quoting, but adopting the line to fit.
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