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Bye, bye every one.
This is my last post as I am sick and tired of the spelling Nazis.
I have better things to do than to be ridiculed just because I had a poor education.
You people make me feel sick in the stomach. ( spelling Nazis )
I came here to get info on woodwork, and to get help and give help if I could, NOT to be belittled by self appointed, spelling wankers.
I have got that way lately that I dont like replying to posts, just in case I f@ck up my spelling.
Thanks to every one else for an enjoyable time.
Later.

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Ozwinner
Dont let the Richard Craniums get you down.
Just ignore them and realize that they only have a go because they are incapable of doing any better themselves.
You get a following like that on all boards but it is best not to feed them. :mad:

Hey Allan

Dont do a "stoppers" on us, we will miss your humour and all your different smileys that you post.

What you want to do is pull the chain on those spelling nazis and flush them.

They are a bit like teachers they can't help themselves and not living in the real world.

Ozwinner,
Dont go - this is a wood workers forum, and it will stay that way.
The spelling nazis bit is just a joke thats got a bit carried away.
Who cares about spelling and grammar - not many of us, and there willalways be someone with a different view. And I reckon if anyone could help you they would.

:eek: hey mate. You are one of my favorites on here.......DON'T LEAVE !!!!

Forget them nazis, who cares. Put a block on their posts and stay and talk to us good guys......please.

Hi Allan,
There is a very handy button on this board, it's called 'ignore', hit that button and do just that....ignore whoever gives u the ***** and they'll never have the pleasure of you viewing any of their posts.
Going away does not solve any problems, quite frankly it fuels their sick enthusiasm. Like you I am also sick and tired of the spelling Nazi's. I purposely did not use the abreviations "I'm" and "don't" because even that, although accepted English, seems to be beyond them.
Stay and enjoy this forum for what it was intended to be......a woodworking forum.

Cya around mate,
Regards
Joe

Allan,
Rethink this one mate. You are appreciated by the majority who visit this board including myself. I have posted before about the likelihood of people being put off by spelling corrections, etc and it will be a tragedy if you leave us. This forum is not about who is better than who and IMHO spelling and grammar are not the benchmark of a successful woodworker or for that matter a person’s intellect. Education is invariably a product of life’s opportunities and is not a measure of a person’s intellect. Obviously I feel very strongly about this and I am joining Allan in protest. :(

bye for now
Rod

A man never stands taller than when he stoops to help somebody else.

I also would like you to stay. Contributions by yourself and anyone else who knows more than I about woodwork (and that includes about 99% of the members of this forum) are always welcomed by me and others like me who need to learn as much as possible before committing the most basic of mistakes. Spelling can be forgiven, loss of knowledge cannot.

Please do not go.

Regards,
Allan

Allan,

Don’t go mate. Find an evening grammar (spelling) class and I’ll come with you.

Wongo :)

Allan, I would also like to urge you not to leave.

I also agree that the spelling issue has got out of control. What used to be a friendly dig has taken on a life of its own and is becoming way too serious if it has upset you enough to call it quits.

I may have, unwittingly, been partly to blame and if so, I hereby sincerely apologize to you and any other member that I may have upset.

I have always been wary about the fine line between someone being discouraged from posting and having a good natured dig. From now on I feel that the spelling issue is dead, and I will not post on it anymore.

Allan, I appreciate your posts very much, they are both informative and very
witty. Many a times I have burst out laughing at some of your comments .

Please Allan, reconsider and don't leave.


Peter.

mate i cant spell for nuts, but i was wondering if we typed a reply in word or somthing did a spell check and then copied and pasted it in or can we do a spell check where we type the reply??

have they not won by getting up your nose?
i only goined this forum about a week ago and its a great place for sharing info and finding it. stay spell incorrectly and maybe get up there nose

Ozwinner. I too will add my voice urging you to stay. Screw the spelling nazis.
You just have to realise that they don't have a life.
They're just pedantic prats. :(

I've always set fairly high standards for myself when it comes to writing. The first time a manager went through one of my documents and covered it with red ink, I decided no-one was ever going to do that to me again. I also think it is important to maintain standards in education.

Nevertheless, this forum is not really the place that I would expect to see impeccable spelling and grammar used in every post. What's important is the content and the spirit of the posts and from that point of view, this forum is second to none.

Just like most things in life, we all have different opinions on what we think is a bit of harmless fun. I'm certain that with one or two possible exceptions, no animosity has been intended by any of the protagonists and given the choice, they'd all prefer "Al the Crap Speller" to "Al the Gone".

So ozwinner, you're a winner in our book and you always will be.

WHAT a pack of whingin' sheilas. who gives a rats how you / I spell. the reason the spoken word is written is so the ability to communicate is passed via a non verbal medium. if your - take your ball and go home. I always thought sensitive new age sheilas dont belong here - rack off you ya hairdressers forum!

I agree you shouldnt quit however - 800+ posts speaks for itself....

cheers

You'll note that the true spelling nazis (as opposed to the ones who just ran with it for a lark) are nowhere to be seen on this thread. Sort of showing their true colours.

Dont go Al. I'll take you're contribution to the BB over all of em put together.

Dan.

Hey Ozwinner, don't go!

I vote that Major Panic and Sturdee should leave!

Each time I do something out in my shed, and get the warm fuzzy glow of satisfaction (I *AM* talking about woodwork here!), I race in and log on to this bulletin board, and see them post something fantastic that makes me go "**** <grump> - I could never do anything like that <grump>"

A couple of spelling mistakes I can live with.

Cheers,
Andrew

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Originally Posted by ozwinner

Bye, bye every one.
This is my last post as I am sick and tired of the spelling Nazis.
I have better things to do than to be ridiculed just because I had a poor education.
You people make me feel sick in the stomach. ( spelling Nazis )

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Hi OzWinner

Let me state that I am a stickler for spelling, syntax and grammar. However there is a time and place for such things and this is NOT the place and at NO TIME here is it ever the right time.

I have seen a thread titled "spelling nazis" and though such a stickler, I never even considered to be part of that thread, I, like you came here for the woodwork forum.

I have no doubt that we are all more than capable of spelling mistakes. Those of us that may have been fortunate enough to have had a good education does not mean that we can spell. Those that can are most likely to have - like myself - entered typo's.

No one's education gives them the right to ridicule or belittle you OzWinner. Please reconsider your decision and let us perhaps admonish those that choose to be less than courtious in their responses.

I have not seen the posts by which you have been offended, however they must have been more than a humourous jibe to cause your current response.

To those of you out there (no doubt you know who you are) pull your head in and let this forum be as it should be - about woodwork and related matters NOT Engish education :mad:

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I came here to get info on woodwork, and to get help and give help if I could,

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Same here :D

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I have got that way lately that I dont like replying to posts, just in case I ***** up my spelling.

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Please continue your responses as your info has been informative and interesting. Those that choose to be spelling nazis can opt to not read your posts or preferably not respond in an offensive and inappropriate manner.

If all else fails perhaps those that choose to behave inappropriately can be removed from the bulletin board.

Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo.

I could live if that monkey left (Yes, and the Avitar to).

There's only one thing for it, we'll have to make sure we all put at least three spelling mistaks in our post from now on.

This will help the Speiling Nazis to get over their fobia.

Bem.

Bring back the Monkey! Bring back the Monkey! Bring back the Monkey! :D

I will confess to being a hater of poor spelling, because I view it as a sign of laziness. Nevertheless, please direct me to the post(s) which have upset you so. I can't remember reading anything too offensive lately. :confused:

There's only one thing for it, we'll have to make sure we all put at least three spelling mistaks in our post from now on.

Trouble with that ideer they will then become arithmetic nazis,
saying we havent reached or have exceeded owr limut.

We all have to include some or many or no mistakes and totally confuse them.

Seriously though, some of the people who go overboard have cost us good members. SO STOP THE CRAP and concentrate on making sawdust

... and while I am on my soap box.

I have trained a few people in my time.
The most outstanding woodworker was dyslexic. Give him some handtools and some wood and he would put most of us on this forum (including me) in his shadow.
More than a craftsman, a true wood genius!
but he couldnt even read or write.

So STUFF speling stik to wood wurk.

You know what people , I think he's actually gone.

There's no reply here and his little monkey logo isn't showing on any of his previous posts.

RIP Ozwinner

I have to agree with Ken. I cannot remember anybody having a go at ozwinner for any errors that he may have made. And certainly, nobody has ridiculed him. Or, if you believe that such is the case then please point us in the direction of said ridicule. :)<O:p</O:p

Also, let's just get over this name calling. I.e. "Spelling Nazis" Putting a label such as this on somebody is obviously not a helpful thing to do, as witness one of ozwinner’s last posts. <O:p</O:p

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I really enjoyed the wit and intelligence displayed by ozwinner and to think that any comments that I have made would lead to a decision such as this on his part fills me with dismay. At the same time, I am conscious that his reaction is somewhat over the top given the gentle jibing nature of most posts.<O:p</O:p

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Far too many negative and emotional things are being said about various people and I note some of these below. There are also some positive remarks that I have included.<O:p</O:p

Quote: DavidG<O:p</O:p

"Just ignore them and realize that they only have a go because they are incapable of doing any better themselves."
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Get real.<O:p</O:p
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Quote: Barry White<O:p</O:p
"we will miss your humour and all your different smileys that you post."<O:p</O:p
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We certainly will. J

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"hey mate. You are one of my favorites on here.......DON'T LEAVE !!!!"<O:p</O:p
Couldn’t have put it better myself.<O:p></O:p>

Quote: gatiep<O:p</O:p
"quite frankly it fuels their sick enthusiasm. Like you I am also sick and tired of the spelling Nazi's. I purposely did not use the abreviations "I'm" and "don't" because even that, although accepted English, seems to be beyond them."
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Sick enthusiasm? Evidence for the rest of this statement is where?<O:p</O:p
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Quote: Sturdee<O:p</O:p
"Many a times I have burst out laughing at some of your comments ."<O:p</O:p

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About one in three would be my average. J<O:p</O:p
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Quote: Ian007<O:p</O:p
"have they not won by getting up your nose?"<O:p</O:p
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Nobody wins in this case Ian<O:p</O:p
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Quote: craigb<O:p</O:p
"You just have to realise that they don't have a life. They're just pedantic prats."<O:p</O:p
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Ahem. And you came to this interesting conclusion in what way?<O:p</O:p
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Quote: silentC<O:p</O:p
"I'm certain that with one or two possible exceptions, no animosity has been intended by any of the protagonists and given the choice, they'd all prefer "Al the Crap Speller" to "Al the Gone"."
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I’m positive of it. Who are the exceptions?<O:p</O:p
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Zed:<O:p</O:p
I’m not quite sure from the content of your post just who you are having a go at.
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Quote: DanP<O:p</O:p
"Sort of showing their true colours."<O:p</O:p
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Oh yes, all people who enjoy good English are some sort of cowardly, back biting, really not nice people?<O:p</O:p

Quote: arose62<O:p</O:p

"I vote that Major Panic and Sturdee should leave!"<O:p</O:p
Right on. I’m fed up with being made to feel like that too. J<O:p</O:p
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Mr Fixit:<O:p</O:p
Nothing to disagree with here<O:p</O:p
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Quote: Kenmil<O:p</O:p
"Nevertheless, please direct me to the post(s) which have upset you so. I can't remember reading anything too offensive lately."
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Nor can I.<O:p</O:p
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To sum up, we are all dismayed that ozwinner has decided that he is leaving us as we all enjoyed his vivacity, penetrating wit and also enjoyed sharing his knowledge. It is also vaguely possible that his decision really had little to do with the BB as he has indicated that he was more than a little depressed over a quarrel that he was having with a builder that could possibly cost him $30K. Be that as it may, ozwinner is a big boy now and should be able to take a little friendly jibing.

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Originally Posted by echnidna

There's only one thing for it, we'll have to make sure we all put at least three spelling mistaks in our post from now on.

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You are off to a flying start every time you post Bob. "Echnidna" ???????

:D :D :D :D

Hopefully Ozwinner will read our discussion and return as an active member to the BB.

In case you are still reading the BB Ozwinner, your wit, your suggestions, your work and your support have made this BB better than it was without you. Like others I read posts based on the topic and/or the author. I always read your contributions.

Different people take comments different ways and perhaps comedy to some people may hit a sensitive nerve to others. We are all guilty of inadvertantly saying the wrong thing unintentionally but perhaps a little more thought by us all and we will avoid hurting someone else.

Perhaps Allan could come back as someone else and make contact via EMAIL or a PM with some his BB mates if he wishes to discuss the matter.


- Wood Borer

Kenmil,
When you think about it, none of the spelling nazis have ever commented about "echnidna" so they really didden do their job vewy welll.

But just like an echidna I can get my bristles up (rarely) if needs be.

Alan 27 replies all wanting to get you back, well 28 now, I think this shows that your humour will be missed. So come back please mate.

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It is also vaguely possible that his decision really had little to do with the BB as he has indicated that he was more than a little depressed over a quarrel that he was having with a builder that could possibly cost him $30K.

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Is the quarrel anything that we (collectively) assist with? many hands make light work :D If there is some form of dispute over work quality materials etc, etc. Maybe we could offer several opinions. (Beat the other guy into subnission :D :D :D)

Let us help Al?

Regards

Peter

Al,
Don't Go!!!!!:eek: :eek: :eek:
I THINK IT'S A TRAP!!!!!

That's 30 missing you already...(sob) :(

(and if you look Al, they are all seriously heavy posting dudes...your mates!)

I tried to send you a PM, can't tell if it got through but it was a bit longer than I'm allowed so it's probably garbled. Send me a reply and I'll give you the full serve! :D

Blardy hell this is like being at a funeral!

All the best, whatever you decide, and if any of us can help, you know where we are.

P

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Originally Posted by Wood Borer

Different people take comments different ways and perhaps comedy to some people may hit a sensitive nerve to others. We are all guilty of inadvertantly saying the wrong thing unintentionally but perhaps a little more thought by us all and we will avoid hurting someone else.

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Amen to that.

I thought that Allan might be upset by some of my comments and I immediately and publicly apologised for them.

Thankfully I was wrong in my assumption but I just wish that those who did, and they ought to know who they are, are man enough to do the same.

Peter.

I am still waiting for someone to direct me to the offending comments. :confused:

I have missed a bit over the last few weeks after starting a new job and having to give away the 3 hr lunch break and not being able to check new posts every 15 minutes ...... from what I have read however is that Ozwinner is chucking it in.

Allan ..... take a few days .... calm down ..... and then come back. It would be a real shame to loose you as a member as I am sure that many regular users would consider you an internet friend.

It is a problem with the internet that the spirit in which a post is written can be interpreted in numerous ways and I am sure that if anybody has offended you with a recent post wasn't intending to be hurtful. From what I have read about the spelling thing …. It really should be locked and forgotten. Put it all behind you and move on and keep posting.

Stinky.

COME BACK WE MISS YOU (sob)
:eek: :(

It's very easy to write one thing and have everyone but yourself understand it to mean something completely different. This environment makes the problem even more difficult. Most of us would stop and think carefully about the content of a formal letter, yet we rarely think for more than a minute or two about the content of an email or a forum post, and we don't spend a lot of time re-reading it - nature of the beast. It is very easy to impart a meaning we didn't intend, or to inadvertently offend.

I work in IT, have done so for 20+ years, write thousands of emails every year and regularly write whole of company emails - and I still screw it up at times.

I can't think of anyone who's a regular here who would intentionally cause offence to anyone else. There's a whole range of personalities, some more likeable than others of course, but there's not a single regular here I wouldn't be keen to share a beer or a workbench with. Yeah, we get the occasional d*%khead come visit, and every now & then I shake my head at a post, but I rarely find anything but good company & friendly jibes.

Al: Life's just too damn short - ignore the occasional stupidity mate. Take a break, whatever - but here's another vote for COME BACK! :D

Don't let the bastards get you down!!

Poor spelling is not an inhibitor to disseminating information or replying to posts. I know a few CEO's of VERY LARGE companies who can't spell to save themselves.
You may find the spelling NAZIS are compensating for something eg; woodwork skills, intelligent rejoins, friends, humour! I see this in a few volatile newsgroups I drop into.

**helpfulAdvice** "IGNORE THE BASTARDS & STAY" **/helpfulAdvice**

This forum needs members like YOU and NOT SPELLING NAZIS!!!

Hi all. :) :o

I am over my dummy spit. http://instagiber.net/smiliesdotcom/...edoom/sad2.gif:o<O:p</O:p

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I didn’t actually think that I would cause such a stir, or miss youz all so much.
I thought that youz would have been glad to see the back of me.
Thanks to every one who wanted me back.
Yes, I am having problems at the moment, but that’s not the reason I spat it.
I wasn’t after sympathy, I don’t give it, so I don’t expect it, or anything else, I just had enough that’s all.
I was lurking as you would have guessed, and I had to come back.
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I have no idea on how to get the old avatar reinstated.
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Cheers, Al

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I have no idea on how to get the old avatar reinstated.

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Apparently we have to wait for Neil to get back from Brisbane.

Glad you decided to stay :)

Craig

Amen..... :D

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Originally Posted by kenmil

I am still waiting for someone to direct me to the offending comments. :confused:

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No good looking Ken.
You wont find anything directed at me personaly.
Its just the whole idea, that someone who can spell correctly thinks that they are some sort of superior being, as against those of us who that cant.

If there was someone on this BB who had a disability, say, was in a wheelchair, and all the able bodied people started a thread about how awful it would be to be disabled, " that person should get up and walk, look at them siting there!!!! ".
It needn't be dirrected at the person in question, but how do you think that the wheelchair bound person would feel.

Maybe Im off key here, but that was the feeling I got from all the able bodied spellers.

Maybe I am angry about my own short comings, who knows?
But I dont need reminding about it all the time.

Like I said, I came for woodworking advise, not spelling corrections.

Al :)

Al,

Since nothing was directed at you personally, I think perhaps you were being a little too self-conscious about your spelling shortcomings. Anyway, at least you admit you have them so why not work on improving your spelling skills. Nobody here will criticise you for that, and I am pleased to see you return. ;)