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maryeliza54 Tue 05-Jun-18 01:29:28

Without going into this further, can we just stop doing this please. I’ve done it and had it done to me and I think it’s just petty and childish and we should just stop it - does anyone agree with me?

Allygran1 Thu 07-Jun-18 14:11:24

mcem

I think it is important that we just accept what comes. Everyone speaks in a different way, writes in a different way. Let's just read and comment on what is being said, no matter how it is put down.

It must be very difficult for you and others who can see the glaring errors that some of us make. All I can say is thanks for not pointed them out.

Jalima1108 Thu 07-Jun-18 15:48:18

Actually I don’t consider myself academically and intellectually superior to the rest of you but I know I am to some of you

That was quite a shocking thing to read on another thread too.

maryeliza54 Thu 07-Jun-18 15:49:59

TAAT Jal naughty naughty naughty. But what I posted is true if shocking to some of you.Tough

Jalima1108 Thu 07-Jun-18 15:50:42

Glass houses.

maryeliza54 Thu 07-Jun-18 15:52:10

Given the amount of personal abuse I get dished out to me - bitter, twisted,angry, envious, jealous, sad life, gossipy old biddy etc etc - I just thought I’d call my PR company in.

Jalima1108 Thu 07-Jun-18 15:56:49

bitter, twisted,angry, envious, jealous, sad life, gossipy old biddy etc etc
Ooh - not nice!
But I'm sure you can handle it without having to call in your PR people.

maryeliza54 Thu 07-Jun-18 15:59:41

CBA to continue this

MawBroon Thu 07-Jun-18 16:05:03

<sigh>
PR company? grin

maryeliza54 Thu 07-Jun-18 16:16:01

CBA

mcem Thu 07-Jun-18 16:20:38

ally far from 'not pointing out glaring errors', I'm simply saying that seem to want to want to make some sort of impression by 'talking posh' and that it's just not necessary in a supposedly relaxed and informal situation like GN.

mcem Thu 07-Jun-18 16:22:02

Sorry 'that some seem to want to make......'

Fennel Thu 07-Jun-18 16:32:03

A bit late in the day, maryeliza, but now I come to think of it, I can't remember seeing any grammar or spelling corrections on Gransnet.

maryeliza54 Thu 07-Jun-18 16:37:22

I think there are plenty of posts on here which state the exact opposite - because you havn’t seen them does not actually been they don’t exist

maryeliza54 Thu 07-Jun-18 16:37:47

Been = mean

Allygran1 Thu 07-Jun-18 19:24:06

Farmore15 I bet you were popular.

Allygran1 Thu 07-Jun-18 19:27:34

"mcem Thu 07-Jun-18 16:20:38
ally far from 'not pointing out glaring errors', I'm simply saying that seem to want to want to make some sort of impression by 'talking posh' and that it's just not necessary in a supposedly relaxed and informal situation like GN."

With respect mcem, I really don't understand why it would bother you. Surely people "talk" the way they 'talk'. It's like some sort of reverse snobbery.

Allygran1 Thu 07-Jun-18 19:30:26

This thread was about correcting people, not insulting and abusing them. Which we all seem to take from some. I suppose we should retaliate, but that would make those who do it think we care.

mcem Thu 07-Jun-18 20:30:49

Ally I'd like to think that but am wondering if there isn't some sort of equivalent of the telephone voice and I 'd like to think folk here are a bit more relaxed.
Not a major issue. Not worth picking away at.
Watching a dog worrying a bone can get a bit irritating, eh?

MawBroon Thu 07-Jun-18 20:38:56

Right, so we are now on page 2 and I think that there is a general consensus that we should not comment on how posters express their opinions.
May we comment on the opinions?
And perhaps the inventor of the spellchecker could apply his/her inventive talents to dveloping the “bullsh*t checker”? grin

Anniebach Thu 07-Jun-18 20:46:49

I give up, wish I could find a craft to take up some time .

Jalima1108 Thu 07-Jun-18 20:55:19

I must go and sew up dolly.
DH thinks I have lost the plot because I talk to her (she hasn't got a face yet).

Jalima1108 Thu 07-Jun-18 20:56:24

so she doesn't answer back.
Yet.

MawBroon Thu 07-Jun-18 21:53:55

Has she got a name?
You may wish to not answer that grin

Bellanonna Fri 08-Jun-18 14:30:31

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Jalima1108 Sat 09-Jun-18 15:46:53

Rose