I'm semi-new to LBT but not new to forums in general.

What is really irritating is trying to read through one long run-on sentence, poor capitalization, poor spelling, and no paragraphs! :thumbs_up:

The no paragraphs are the worst as they are difficult to read.

We have spell check, use it for goodness sake.

Punctuation is good.

I've come across quite a few posts that are long with poor spelling, punctuation and no paragraphs. They've been very hard to read. I hope I'm not alone in my thinking here. I'd just like to know when a thought ends and another one begins!

Thank you for letting me rant, I'm done now.

Edited April 8, 200818 yr by jrob281
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HH, I swear you must have a butthead target on ya! :thumbup:

My writing is correct.

Actually, it wasn't.

And I'm sure you can find thousands more threads here that won't offend your sensibilities. Happy hunting! :thumbup:

Actually, it wasn't.

And I'm sure you can find thousands more threads here that won't offend your sensibilities. Happy hunting!

You and Headhunter make quite a pair!!!!!!:smile2:

Hi, Moiola;

Welcome to the Lap Band Forum!

I SO agree with you about the pickiness of some people here.

However…..there are a couple of things I’d like to mention:

First, where you said “run on sentences”, it really SHOULD be articulated as “run-on” sentences. Also, with regard to our attitude towards writing style, the appropriate word would be “critical”, and not “discriminating”, as you put it.

And finally, your final word, “content”, is followed by a period. You have placed TWO spaces between the word “content” and the period. ONE space would actually be quite sufficient.

Thanks for your observations, and we’ll be looking for your next comment Real Soon Now!

HH

"What is your profession? It is certainly

a big reflection on your lack of education!"

And how is my PROFESSION a "reflection" on my "lack of education"?

That makes no sense at all. You really need to re-structure that sentence. Very, Very poor.

HH

Well now, HH, for someone pointing out the grammatical deficiencies in someone else's posts, you certainly don't appear to be perfect in this regard. To begin with, an ellipsis has only 3 dots, not the 5 you have used. Secondly, the phrase "real soon now", whilst being popular American slang, is neither a correct use of the word "real" (it should be "really") nor does it require capitalisation of each word. This point also applies to the capitalisation of the second "very" in your last sentence. Finally, the correct spelling is "restructure" - the hyphen is unnecessary. :wub::smile2:

Who really cares about this whole subject - IMHO there are more important matters than spelling - being grammatically correct and punctuation - this is lbt not a college class on writing skills.. As long as you get your point across in a post - that's all that matters..

If pple don't like how you write they don't have to read it..

Well now, HH, for someone pointing out the grammatical deficiencies in someone else's posts, you certainly don't appear to be perfect in this regard. To begin with, an ellipsis has only 3 dots, not the 5 you have used. Secondly, the phrase "real soon now", whilst being popular American slang, is neither a correct use of the word "real" (it should be "really") nor does it require capitalisation of each word. This point also applies to the capitalisation of the second "very" in your last sentence. Finally, the correct spelling is "restructure" - the hyphen is unnecessary. :wub::smile2:

HEY! YOU spell stuff like "capitalisation" with an "s" and not a "z"! What do you YOU know? *she said tongue in cheek then ducks for her ever-lovin' life*

Who really cares about this whole subject - IMHO there are more important matters than spelling - being grammatically correct and punctuation - this is lbt not a college class on writing skills.. As long as you get your point across in a post - that's all that matters..

If pple don't like how you write they don't have to read it..

NOR do they have to reply.

HEY! YOU spell stuff like "capitalisation" with an "s" and not a "z"! What do you YOU know? *she said tongue in cheek then ducks for her ever-lovin' life*

Indeed I do!! That is because I speak and spell the Queen's English, unlike my American cousins across the water, who speak and spell AMERICAN, not English! So yeah, you had better duck and right quickly too, girlie!! *throws U's at you*

Indeed I do!! That is because I speak and spell the Queen's English, unlike my American cousins across the Water, who speak and spell AMERICAN, not English! So yeah, you had better duck and right quickly too, girlie!! *throws U's at you*

Fanny,

Maybe you can answer my question. Exactly what does the Queen keep in that ugly little purse? I NEED to know. Beth and I are bored and have no more wine. We are planning a scavenger hunt and I'm sure 'ol Liz has some good stuff stuffed in there. Thanks! If I win the possum/donkey show, I'll remember you!!

TPG

ARRRRGHHHH *splat*

We always WERE the red-headed stepchildren, weren't we?

No wine is right. I'm drinking two-week outdated milk. It's makin' me kinda dizzy and I feel like I might pass ouuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu

Fanny,

Maybe you can answer my question. Exactly what does the Queen keep in that ugly little purse? I NEED to know. Beth and I are bored and have no more wine. We are planning a scavenger hunt and I'm sure 'ol Liz has some good stuff stuffed in there. Thanks! If I win the possum/donkey show, I'll remember you!!

TPG

What an improper question! One should know that one never reveals the contents of one's Queen's purse! The very idea!! :smile2: Just for your information, one should also know that one NEVER lays hands upon one's Queen - a lesson that, sadly, TWO of our Prime Ministers failed to learn...sigh... Still, while we might also be rude and ignorant colonials like our American cousins, AT LEAST WE CAN SPELL!! :wub:

Who really cares about this whole subject - IMHO there are more important matters than spelling - being grammatically correct and punctuation - this is lbt not a college class on writing skills.. As long as you get your point across in a post - that's all that matters..

If pple don't like how you write they don't have to read it..

Actually, I DON'T care about people's grammar, spelling, etc. At all. Not in the SLIGHTEST.

It was a JOKE. JOKE

That some people didn't "get".

Beth did, 'cause Beth gets stuff!

And as far as the "Queen's English", since when did Elton John get his OWN language?

:smile2:

HH

What an improper question! One should know that one never reveals the contents of one's Queen's purse! The very idea!! :smile2: Just for your information, one should also know that one NEVER lays hands upon one's Queen - a lesson that, sadly, TWO of our Prime Ministers failed to learn...sigh... Still, while we might also be rude and ignorant colonials like our American cousins, AT LEAST WE CAN SPELL!! :drool:

Ooops. Please allow me to correct that. If I win the Opossum/donkey show....And was it really necessary to capitalize NEVER?? And, I'll touch your Queen any old time I want. If I ever get my passport back again that is. Don't ask, don't tell, my friend. Airport security was very curious about the contents of MY purse :wub:...

TPG

Actually, I DON'T care about people's grammar, spelling, etc. At all. Not in the SLIGHTEST.

It was a JOKE. JOKE

That some people didn't "get".

Beth did, 'cause Beth gets stuff!

And as far as the "Queen's English", since when did Elton John get his OWN language?

:wub:

HH

I think it was passed on to him after Freddie Mercury died. :smile2: