Liam Posted January 7, 2012 Posted January 7, 2012 In the world of hi-tech gadgetry, I've noticed that more and more people who send text messages and emails have long forgotten the art of using CAPITAL letters. For those of you who fall into this category, please take note of the following statement: "Capitalisation is the difference between helping your Uncle Jack off a horse........and helping your uncle jack off a horse." Is everybody clear on that now? Quote
Captain Colonial Posted January 7, 2012 Posted January 7, 2012 You've met my Uncle Jack, then... It's a subject I totally agree with, but it seems to win you no friends and earn you no thanks when you point it out. I blame texting for the laziness. Correct usage of the language does appear to have become a luxury. The use of capitals and punctuation not only avoids mistakes, it also shows that you want the reader to understand and enjoy what you say. It's a courtesy, not a crime. Flame away. Quote
ianstewartshouse Posted January 7, 2012 Posted January 7, 2012 Bit like punctuation, eats shoots and leaves......... Quote
SteveD Posted January 7, 2012 Posted January 7, 2012 . itS a cAr foRum nOt a eNgLisH leSSo. N dOnT knoWS Why peO. plE go ON AbouT it TO Be hoNesT. Im THe WoRlDS woRSt B. UT i dOnt care im me anD i F you d. onT likE . TouGH **** you NE. ED To gET a LIfe , NOt ME I . F IT WAs FOLK WERe DOING . IT IN A JOB .aPLiCaTIOn THEn Th aTs DI. FerEnt But TheRE iS more TO .. LiFE thaN A few CAPITaLS oR full StOPS . ay captain 2 Quote
Captain Colonial Posted January 7, 2012 Posted January 7, 2012 :d morning mate i knew if i went fishing i would catch a northern big mouthed bass drinker I'd put in more smileys but can't from my iPad Quote
SteveD Posted January 7, 2012 Posted January 7, 2012 :d morning mate i knew if i went fishing i would catch a northern big mouthed bass drinker I'd put in more smileys but can't from my iPad chuffin i pad there for girls though i do hate propa txt speak ,especially in emails etc does my f***** sweed in does that Quote
ianstewartshouse Posted January 7, 2012 Posted January 7, 2012 Least thats what i told the wife when i bought it! She hasn't seen it since. Quote
Matt Seabrook Posted January 7, 2012 Posted January 7, 2012 (edited) You've met my Uncle Jack, then... It's a subject I totally agree with, but it seems to win you no friends and earn you no thanks when you point it out. I blame texting for the laziness. Correct usage of the language does appear to have become a luxury. The use of capitals and punctuation not only avoids mistakes, it also shows that you want the reader to understand and enjoy what you say. It's a courtesy, not a crime. cORRECTED THAT FOR YOU. b****Y CAPITALS Edited January 7, 2012 by Matt Seabrook Quote
Norman Verona Posted January 7, 2012 Posted January 7, 2012 London, Paris, Rome, Berlin, Brussels, Madrid. Enough? Quote
lippydave Posted January 7, 2012 Posted January 7, 2012 London, Paris, Rome, Berlin, Brussels, Madrid. Enough? Yes but ultimately wrong.... Surely the capital of France is "F"? Quote
Norman Verona Posted January 7, 2012 Posted January 7, 2012 OK, so... "E"ondon, "F"aris, "I"ome, "G"erlin (or should that one be "A"erlin) "B"russels, "S"adrid. (or "E"adrid) Quote
lippydave Posted January 7, 2012 Posted January 7, 2012 OK, so... "E"ondon, "F"aris, "I"ome, "G"erlin (or should that one be "A"erlin) "B"russels, "S"adrid. (or "E"adrid) G'erlin would only be A'erlin in F'rance, it would surely be D'erlin in it's native tongue... Quote
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