Angas
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Post by Angas on Sept 29, 2021 12:14:30 GMT
Me neither.
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Post by Bath Gas on Sept 29, 2021 14:17:23 GMT
He did, and there are many. They write as they speak. I see a few examples of that on this forum, thanks to the good old Bristol accent We all have accents, but to write as you speak is just lazy and makes people look thick. (Unless of course they don't know that "couldn't of" is complete nonsense and then they ARE thick) I always think it's rather sad when forums become focused on grammar or spelling. There are many reasons why some people have difficulties being able spell, or construct a grammatically correct sentence - they don't deserved to be humiliated, or to have their intelligence insulted.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 29, 2021 14:31:42 GMT
We all have accents, but to write as you speak is just lazy and makes people look thick. (Unless of course they don't know that "couldn't of" is complete nonsense and then they ARE thick) I always think it's rather sad when forums become focused on grammar or spelling. There are many reasons why some people have difficulties being able spell, or construct a grammatically correct sentence - they don't deserved to be humiliated, or to have their intelligence insulted. Agreed and it wasn't aimed at anyone, but: "Couldn't have..." makes sense. It's straightforward even for those with cognitive traits that mean they may have problems with spelling. Anyway, there, they're their. Barton out.
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Post by The Concept on Sept 29, 2021 14:49:30 GMT
Purely down to the way we pronounce 'could have' when shortened.
Could have = when read like that you can't go wrong. Could've = sounds like 'could of' and people end up writing it that way, as they always pronounce it that way.
"Couldn't of" is taking it to the extreme! How would that be said/written - "couldn't've".
The way I look at is we're never too old to learn. Some people come back with the 'grammar police' comments, whereas I'm quite happy to be corrected.
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Post by Bath Gas on Sept 29, 2021 15:07:02 GMT
Purely down to the way we pronounce 'could have' when shortened. Could have = when read like that you can't go wrong. Could've = sounds like 'could of' and people end up writing it that way, as they always pronounce it that way. "Couldn't of" is taking it to the extreme! How would that be said/written - "couldn't've". The way I look at is we're never too old to learn. Some people come back with the 'grammar police' comments, whereas I'm quite happy to be corrected. Good for you. However, others, who are aware that their communication abilities are not top notch, may be hesitant about posting, as they don't want the humiliation of being labelled as THICK.
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Post by a more piratey game on Sept 29, 2021 15:09:25 GMT
Purely down to the way we pronounce 'could have' when shortened. Could have = when read like that you can't go wrong. Could've = sounds like 'could of' and people end up writing it that way, as they always pronounce it that way. "Couldn't of" is taking it to the extreme! How would that be said/written - "couldn't've". That risks straying into Scunthorpe territory
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Post by The Concept on Sept 29, 2021 15:16:40 GMT
Purely down to the way we pronounce 'could have' when shortened. Could have = when read like that you can't go wrong. Could've = sounds like 'could of' and people end up writing it that way, as they always pronounce it that way. "Couldn't of" is taking it to the extreme! How would that be said/written - "couldn't've". The way I look at is we're never too old to learn. Some people come back with the 'grammar police' comments, whereas I'm quite happy to be corrected. Good for you. However, others, who are aware that their communication abilities are not top notch, may be hesitant about posting, as they don't want the humiliation of being labelled as THICK. Well, yes, of course, I agree - that isn't good and it isn't right to be labelled that way.
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Post by Bath Gas on Sept 29, 2021 15:28:12 GMT
It takes courage for somebody with any level of learning difficulties to engage on a public forum, and I would like to think that we could all embrace inclusion, rather than trying to highlight the differences and difficulties which some people have to live with.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 29, 2021 15:47:45 GMT
OK, sorry.
I withdraw the word "thick".
We all make mistakes, me more than most.
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Post by Bath Gas on Sept 29, 2021 15:52:45 GMT
OK, sorry. I withdraw the word "thick". We all make mistakes, me more than most. Indeed - I'm sure that I've made more than my fair share!
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Post by Deleted on Sept 29, 2021 16:59:11 GMT
He did, and there are many. They write as they speak. I see a few examples of that on this forum, thanks to the good old Bristol accent We all have accents, but to write as you speak is just lazy and makes people look thick. (Unless of course they don't know that "couldn't of" is complete nonsense and then they ARE thick) Too true me babber.
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Post by c4h10 on Sept 29, 2021 21:27:56 GMT
I agree that use of "couldn't of" in place of "couldn't have" is bad. I would of thought we were all betterer than that!
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kingswood Polak
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Post by kingswood Polak on Sept 30, 2021 17:45:50 GMT
I suspect the reasons would not reflect well on BRFC. Of course not and a few knew this was coming
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kingswood Polak
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Post by kingswood Polak on Sept 30, 2021 17:49:18 GMT
I suspect the reasons would not reflect well on BRFC. Whatever really. Either come out and say your piece or leave fully grateful for the opportunity and salary that went with it because with each word he loses that bit of dignities he thinks he leaves with. Rarely do people leave jobs where they leave still believing and thinking how amazing it is because if it was, they would have stuck around. You mean like the statement put out about Steve hammer then, what’s good for the goose and all that
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kingswood Polak
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Post by kingswood Polak on Sept 30, 2021 17:52:05 GMT
Are there any examples of coaching/manager staff ,at Rovers, that publicly , actually have had their say on their BR-exit? Yes, recently
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kingswood Polak
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Post by kingswood Polak on Sept 30, 2021 17:54:49 GMT
Purely down to the way we pronounce 'could have' when shortened. Could have = when read like that you can't go wrong. Could've = sounds like 'could of' and people end up writing it that way, as they always pronounce it that way. "Couldn't of" is taking it to the extreme! How would that be said/written - "couldn't've". The way I look at is we're never too old to learn. Some people come back with the 'grammar police' comments, whereas I'm quite happy to be corrected. Me too but because i love languages and their use.
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Post by The Concept on Oct 2, 2021 7:36:58 GMT
Purely down to the way we pronounce 'could have' when shortened. Could have = when read like that you can't go wrong. Could've = sounds like 'could of' and people end up writing it that way, as they always pronounce it that way. "Couldn't of" is taking it to the extreme! How would that be said/written - "couldn't've". The way I look at is we're never too old to learn. Some people come back with the 'grammar police' comments, whereas I'm quite happy to be corrected. Me too but because i love languages and their use. Yes, and with the "English" language it's interesting as it is such a mix of various words from various languages, reflecting immigration and conquests over the years. I find it fascinating finding out the history and etymology about certain words and phrases.
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Post by a more piratey game on Oct 2, 2021 7:41:47 GMT
Me too but because i love languages and their use. Yes, and with the "English" language it's interesting as it is such a mix of various words from various languages, reflecting immigration and conquests over the years. I find it fascinating finding out the history and etymology about certain words and phrases. Have you read Indian English concept eg in their papers etc? It's very interesting - uses terms that faded from use here decades ago. Things like 'blighters, rascals, rotters' etc (I can't remember exactly). Definitely echoes of empire, for good or ill. I think you'd enjoy it
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Post by The Concept on Oct 2, 2021 8:00:54 GMT
Yes, and with the "English" language it's interesting as it is such a mix of various words from various languages, reflecting immigration and conquests over the years. I find it fascinating finding out the history and etymology about certain words and phrases. Have you read Indian English concept eg in their papers etc? It's very interesting - uses terms that faded from use here decades ago. Things like 'blighters, rascals, rotters' etc (I can't remember exactly). Definitely echoes of empire, for good or ill. I think you'd enjoy it No I haven't, but thanks, will try to at some point. I do have various books on words, phrases and saying. I'm aware of some words we've taken from Indian languages, or Anglicised, like: Pundit, Shampoo, Chit, Caravan, Guru etc. Melvyn Bragg covers it a fair bit in The Adventure of English. Edit: When I mentioned conquests I was thinking more of us being conquered. But you're right, we've picked up many words through Empire building in centuries past. Examples you find in cooking from the Norman Conquest , so we now have things like an animal name being Old English and the meat being from French roots: Pig / Pork ... Cow / Beef ... Deer / Venison ... And people and place names still exist in the north east that originate from Viking visits. One of my favourite words is 'Companion', purely down to the etymology. It seems fairly ordinary, mundane even, then you realise it is taken from 'Com' = Latin for 'with' / 'together', and 'Panion' having its roots from the French for bread. So your companion is someone you share bread with. Then you picture times gone by and can see that travelling companions would have been people that stopped their packhorse, sat down for a break, and shared bread together along the way - and the word suddenly comes alive.... then you read that packhorse bridges had low parapets, so that the panniers on the packhorse wouldn't hit them, and then you realise those panniers on your push-bike mean 'bread basket'.
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Post by Curly Wurly on Oct 2, 2021 9:51:18 GMT
Am I the only one disappointed that this thread has degenerated into the forum cliche of criticising grammar?
There still doesn't seem to be an answer to why a long term member of the coaching staff felt that he had to leave the club. Isn't that more important?
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