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JAMMAN2110

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#41057 14-Jul-2006 15:18

Old Grey Geek: Methinks the original author is a member of the TXT generation. I have oft wondered whether be it a sign of things to come. When said generation be-cometh the nouveau literati and we must bow to the new wisdom of Newspeak

Nice big words :D
TXT and SMS type wording (along with IM type wording) is really just not appropriate for forums, In my not so humble opinion.
Its like going from MSN then over to talk to someone face-to-face and saying "lol", you just dont do it.

From the FORUM USAGE GUIDELINES:
Be considerate and use standard English, do not use SMS abbreviations, this will help everyone understand your message.

There we have it, standard english - not SMS, MMS, IM or any form abbreviations.

bradstewart

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#41073 14-Jul-2006 16:53

Okay so we have all decided that the forum usage guidelines need to be adhered to. Well done.

Return to the topic original topic now if you have anything to add or i will be forced to close it.

JAMMAN2110

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#41076 14-Jul-2006 17:10

I suggest putting the phone on trademe or zillion as FOR PARTS ONLY, theres always someone who will buy it.
(Sorry Brad)

joe5600

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#41790 17-Jul-2006 01:03

god that hurt just reading all your posts look i was never realy good at school and try my best not to use sms abbreviations yous posted back to my topic like a gang it was like i don't like it i don't like it. yous say to me stick to the forum usage guidelines but i will just say this why don't yous take a look at your self's and what yous was posting i will quote this {Please don't go off topic. Post a reply only if it is related to the original discussion} even the admin's broke that rule

all i wanted was a littie help from yous that's all

bradstewart

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#41792 17-Jul-2006 01:49

joe5600: god that hurt just reading all your posts look i was never realy good at school and try my best not to use sms abbreviations

Just so you know Joe, nobody is having a go at you here ok. Its just that when posts are written in full sentences with punctuation, it makes it much easier for everybody to read.

yous say to me stick to the forum usage guidelines but i will just say this why don't yous take a look at your self's and what yous was posting i will quote this {Please don't go off topic. Post a reply only if it is related to the original discussion} even the admin's broke that rule

Actually two moderators posted telling others to stay on topic and asking politely for you to just try to post in a manner that is easy to read.

all i wanted was a littie help from yous that's all

I think you will find that your questions were answered in a very clear and helpful way. Take it easy.

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