In cycles of decline...

Originally posted by Blackamp
not really. that would be perfectly acceptable under the three criteria i just outlined: (1) it wouldn't be modded if it appeared in the normal text space of a post; (2) it is proximate to the original text, so people can compare; and (3) it relates to the original text in a meaningful way. as an intended satire of the view i am defending, it is perfectly a ...[text shortened]... ould relate to the original view (as yours does), and be proximate to that text (as yours is).

I understand your point of view. We will continue to disagree. 🙂

Originally posted by HandyAndy
I understand your point of view. We will continue to disagree. 🙂

Say if everyone were to agree on everything.

Would this be a good thing or bad?

Originally posted by HandyAndy
I understand your point of view. We will continue to disagree. 🙂

i also understand your concerns (i think). however, i think if the guidelines i outlined are adhered to, no harm will come o fit. as you say, we'll continue to disagree and, ultimately, it will be the site admins who make the final decision (if they ever get around to it). 🙂

actually, that might seem a little harsh on the admins who, after all, have expressed a view in the note that appears below the text posting box. what is needed, i guess, is either a change to that text - since clearly the rule is applied somewhat inconsistently - or clear guidelines supplied to the mods to enable them to apply the rule in a consistent manner, if complete strictness is not to be observed.

Originally posted by HandyAndy
Are your judgments other than categorical?

Yes. Often mere perceptions awaiting further confirmation. On many the jury is still out.

Originally posted by divegeester
Ok. What about popular music? That seems to get worse every time the cycle goes round.

Why listen to it? You have discriminating ears and choices.

Originally posted by Blackamp
sure you do. you keep score in your little notebook. Russ and Chris job? that's inane - they have better things to do, unlike you apparently.

Russ & Chris permanently record each and every Blackamp

chess game and all public forum posts for posterity to see.

Originally posted by Blackamp
anyway, my main point is that the issue of editing quoted text needs to be clarified and a policy applied consistently. GB is quick to trot out the TOS whenever his text is modified, but hypocritically does it himself (see the Sticky Thread Game thread).

Must agree with you that the single letter changing "about" to 'aboot' poking fun

at my Canadian friend, GreatBigStees, qualifies as a Criminal RHP TOS Offence.

Originally posted by Grampy Bobby
Must agree with you that the single letter changing "about" to 'aboot' poking fun

at my Canadian friend, GreatBigStees, qualifies as a Criminal RHP TOS Offence.

No 'aboot', 'aboat' would be closer to the accent. 😉

Originally posted by Very Rusty
No 'aboot', 'aboat' would be closer to the accent. 😉

Why reject 'about' in the first place?

Originally posted by Grampy Bobby
Must agree with you that the single letter changing "about" to 'aboot' poking fun

at my Canadian friend, GreatBigStees, qualifies as a Criminal RHP TOS Offence.

says the cry baby who jabs the alert button whenever his own text is modified.

Originally posted by Grampy Bobby
Why reject 'about' in the first place?

I'm just trying to help you out with the accent.

Far as we're concerned we say it fine. I got relatives from Boston that don't pronounce their r's, now that really sounds funny to us, but probably not to any Boston Lad. 😉

Originally posted by Very Rusty
I'm just trying to help you out with the accent.

Far as we're concerned we say it fine. I got relatives from Boston that don't pronounce their r's, now that really sounds funny to us, but probably not to any Boston Lad. 😉

Too few or too many 'r's.... maybe timely revisions are in order. How aboot Basston Lad and/or Grrr-ampy Bobby?



😀

Originally posted by Grampy Bobby
Too few or too many 'r's.... maybe timely revisions are in order. How aboot Basston Lad and/or [b]Grrr-ampy Bobby?



😀[/b]

Like for ie. They would say wata not water. 😉

Originally posted by Very Rusty
Like for ie. They would say wata not water. 😉

Excessive as well as inadequate a's & r's... Pak Ya Ca In Havad Yad.

If we were any more convoluted British, we'd be unable to speak!

Originally posted by Grampy Bobby
Excessive as well as inadequate a's & r's... Pak Ya Ca In Havad Yad.

If we were any more convoluted British, we'd be unable to speak!

All Joking aside, I liked the accent but never let them know it. Perhaps some day I will tell them.