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| Re: simulation phone calls 13/01/2012 at 21:14 #27244 | |
ledgero2
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would they also phone up to get spelling checked? obviously a broken rail would probably be a bit extreme, and would potentially cause massive delays, but for smaller 5 minute tasks it could be a good idea
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| Re: simulation phone calls 13/01/2012 at 21:30 #27248 | |
jc92
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" said:would they also phone up to get spelling checked? obviously a broken rail would probably be a bit extreme, and would potentially cause massive delays, but for smaller 5 minute tasks it could be a good ideais it really neccesary to make a point about spelling? as long as posts are legible i dont see the problem "We don't stop camborne wednesdays" Log in to reply |
| Re: simulation phone calls 13/01/2012 at 21:34 #27250 | |
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ledgero2
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is it really necessary (one c) to make a point irrelevant to the actual thread topic...?
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| Re: simulation phone calls 13/01/2012 at 21:40 #27252 | |
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mask44
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So ok i made a couple of spelling mistakes , me bad , my original thread is still the same.
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| Re: simulation phone calls 14/01/2012 at 07:41 #27259 | |
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ralphjwchadkirk
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" said:would they also phone up to get spelling checked? obviously a broken rail would probably be a bit extreme, and would potentially cause massive delays, but for smaller 5 minute tasks it could be a good idea I hope they would also use capital letters correctly? Log in to reply The following user said thank you: GeoffM |
| Re: simulation phone calls 14/01/2012 at 09:48 #27261 | |
Peter Bennet
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We do prefer the posts to be in English and while everyone does typographical error from time to time some effort to write coherently would be appreciated. Most browsers have some sort of spell checker function which I find invaluable. Peter I identify as half man half biscuit - crumbs! Log in to reply |
| Re: simulation phone calls 14/01/2012 at 13:37 #27277 | |
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GoodbyeMrFish
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And while we are on the subject, Could all posters start there sentences with capital letters please. I didnt know you needed at least a GCSE in grammar and spelling to post here, maybe there should be an entrance page to this site forcing the user to declare what qualifications they have. I could read the first post here without any help so i think to bring about ones spelling is over the top and a bit stupid quite frankly specially as the poster cant even punctuate properly. Log in to reply The following user said thank you: Stephen Fulcher |
| Re: simulation phone calls 14/01/2012 at 13:40 #27280 | |
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GoodbyeMrFish
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And on another note most browsers dont have spell check feature, Internet Explorer didnt have one until version 10 unless an add on was downloaded and installed.
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| Re: simulation phone calls 14/01/2012 at 14:46 #27286 | |
postal
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" said:And while we are on the subject, Could all posters start there sentences with capital letters please.There are a lot of readers of the Forum for whom English is not their first language. As they are already at a disadvantage in trying to understand the postings, surely is is only polite to try and make it as easy as possible for them by asking all posters to try and use something approaching standard English with punctuation and spelling like visitors have probably been taught. It is not the end of the world, just another way that this friendly and helpful Forum can assist those who use it. “In life, there is always someone out there, who won’t like you, for whatever reason, don’t let the insecurities in their lives affect yours.” – Rashida Rowe Log in to reply |
| Spelling 14/01/2012 at 14:54 #27287 | |
GeoffM
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Posts split off from original thread.
SimSig Boss Last edited: 14/01/2012 at 14:59 by GeoffM Log in to reply |
| Re: simulation phone calls 14/01/2012 at 15:00 #27288 | |
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GeoffM
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Quote:cant even punctuate properly. 
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| Re: simulation phone calls 14/01/2012 at 15:20 #27291 | |
wain77
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Rule 47 of the internet - those pulling others up on grammar or spelling mistakes will, themselves, make mistakes. Probably also a corollary to Murphy's Law... Sam Wainwright Log in to reply The following user said thank you: jc92 |
| Re: simulation phone calls 14/01/2012 at 15:21 #27292 | |
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GoodbyeMrFish
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i never said i could punctuate properly, but if you want to keep offending people who are not as intelectual as your selves maybe you should post it in the rules so those who are dyslexic like my self can know what will happen to them when they post, and also heres a suggestion, an entry exam to join the forum. If a post is readable then that should be ok. If you can question peoples writing ability then i can question your reading ability, because it is still obvious what he was saying, so if you were struggling then, maybe go back to school. Last edited: 14/01/2012 at 15:22 by GoodbyeMrFish Log in to reply |
| Re: simulation phone calls 14/01/2012 at 16:15 #27300 | |
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Quizman
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" said:And while we are on the subject, Could all posters start there sentences with capital letters please.CERTAINLY: 7H15 M3554G3 53RV35 7O PR0V3 H0W 0UR M1ND5 C4N D0 4M4Z1NG 7H1NG5! 1MPR3551V3 7H1NG5! 1N 7H3 B3G1NN1NG 17 WA5 H4RD BU7 N0W, 0N 7H15 LIN3 Y0UR M1ND 1S R34D1NG 17 4U70M471C4LLY W17H 0U7 3V3N 7H1NK1NG 4B0U7 17, B3 PROUD! 0NLY C34R741N P30PL3 C4N R3AD 7H15. R3 P057 1F U C4N R35D 7H15 :S Log in to reply |
| Re: simulation phone calls 14/01/2012 at 16:17 #27302 | |
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GoodbyeMrFish
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Be carefull they will jump on you too.
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| Re: simulation phone calls 14/01/2012 at 16:26 #27306 | |
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BoxBoyKit
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At least we don't have to fill in TRBs in multiplay...not only would you have to decipher spelling but hand writing as well!
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| Re: simulation phone calls 14/01/2012 at 16:29 #27307 | |
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guidomcc
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imma live up to the statement in my signature, what's a TRB :pinch:
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| Re: simulation phone calls 14/01/2012 at 16:31 #27308 | |
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Peter Bennet
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" said:Not quite as you suggest- but forum rules say 4) The normal language of these forums is English and users are requested to ensure that posts contain correct punctuation and spelling. Use of other languages is acceptable when used to assist anyone whose normal language is not English. If abbreviations are used, you should be fully prepared to explain what they mean in a polite manner if asked. Text-speak should be avoided because many users do not understand it. " said: That's not the point really, some people write stuff and then don't bother to reread it after- I don't always do that myself I admit- it's really a matter of at least makng an effort out of courtesy to your intended reader if nothing else. " said: And on another note most browsers dont have spell check feature, Internet Explorer didnt have one until version 10 unless an add on was downloaded and installed.Yes I downloaded and installed one and it helps me no end. Peter I identify as half man half biscuit - crumbs! Log in to reply |
| Re: simulation phone calls 14/01/2012 at 16:42 #27310 | |
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GeoffM
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" said:i never said i could punctuate properlyThe point was that you criticised someone's punctuation - and then forgot an apostrophe yourself! " said: That's not the point really, some people write stuff and then don't bother to reread it after- I don't always do that myself I admit- it's really a matter of at least makng an effort out of courtesy to your intended reader if nothing else.Exactly. If somebody genuinely can't be bothered to proof read their post, why should I be bothered answering it? Better quality questions get better quality answer. Mistakes: reasonable; laziness: poor. Since we're on the subject how about those sentences with no ending I really hate those you have to work out where one sentence begins and another ends it's a waste of my time by the end of the sentence I've forgotten what I was reading the sentence has lost meaning SimSig Boss Log in to reply |
| Re: Spelling 14/01/2012 at 17:42 #27313 | |
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Firefly
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Quote:CERTAINLY: 7H15 M3554G3 53RV35 7O PR0V3 H0W 0UR M1ND5 C4N D0 4M4Z1NG 7H1NG5! 1MPR3551V3 7H1NG5! 1N 7H3 B3G1NN1NG 17 WA5 H4RD BU7 N0W, 0N 7H15 LIN3 Y0UR M1ND 1S R34D1NG 17 4U70M471C4LLY W17H 0U7 3V3N 7H1NK1NG 4B0U7 17, B3 PROUD! 0NLY C34R741N P30PL3 C4N R3AD 7H15. R3 P057 1F U C4N R35D 7H15 Very good 
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| Re: simulation phone calls 14/01/2012 at 17:47 #27315 | |
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postal
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It's a generation thing. We sowed the wind when it was decreed that spelling and grammar did not matter as long as students could "express themselves". Now we reap the whirlwind, but those who can "express themselves" have no idea what all this debate is about. If you are of a certain age the sad fact is that you are going to have to learn to live with a different standard of written English to the standard you believe is proper because there are lots of people now posting who have not been made privy to that standard during their education. Edit: Just realised that maybe that could be seen as disrespectful to those whose brains are wired up to manage the written word in a different way to most people. No such intent in the posting and apologies if anyone has taken it that way. “In life, there is always someone out there, who won’t like you, for whatever reason, don’t let the insecurities in their lives affect yours.” – Rashida Rowe Last edited: 14/01/2012 at 17:52 by postal Log in to reply |
| Re: simulation phone calls 14/01/2012 at 18:41 #27318 | |
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Signalhunter
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" said:imma live up to the statement in my signature, what's a TRB :pinch:A T.R.B. is a Train Register Book. It is used to record signaling events, in a signalbox. A legal document, it is kept for 2 years after it is filled. They become evidence, in the event of an incident or accident. Hope that helps. Log in to reply |
| Re: Spelling 14/01/2012 at 18:55 #27319 | |
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Firefly
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Am I the only one that can read it?
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| Re: Spelling 14/01/2012 at 19:05 #27320 | |
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Signalhunter
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" said:Am I the only one that can read it?No. I can read both the original post and, the other (fancy) one. Log in to reply |
| Re: Spelling 14/01/2012 at 19:12 #27321 | |
NCC1701
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I can read it too.
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