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Title: Im sorry for typing just the letter u!!
Post by: gtprhino on 21 February 2009, 17:43:15
well I got my right hand cut off  and now I'm trying to type with just my left and I do use a lot of short stuff. Like the #2 for to too two. so if u can give me a little break I would thank u! I just want 2 change my ugly catera parts 2 great looking opel parts thanks
Title: Re: Im sorry for typing just the letter u!!
Post by: albitz on 21 February 2009, 18:17:28
Sounds like a reasonable request. :y (and as good a reason as any to get rid of that stupid word filter thing which keeps interfering with posts) :y
Title: Re: Im sorry for typing just the letter u!!
Post by: waspy on 21 February 2009, 18:29:03
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Sounds like a reasonable request. :y (and as good a reason as any to get rid of that stupid word filter thing which keeps interfering with posts) :y

Agreed. I don't use text speak except in texts. I just don't see the difference between text speak & SWMBO, FFS, IMHO & so on.
If you're going to ban one then ban them all m8 ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Im sorry for typing just the letter u!!
Post by: Iain on 22 February 2009, 14:30:10
This issue is raised in 'Suggestions' also...

Its pathetic!

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If you're going to ban one then ban them all m8 (I'm too gay and stupid to spell mate) (I'm too gay and stupid to spell mate)

This above is downright rude insulting and childish.....get a grip on this please >:( >:(
Title: Re: Im sorry for typing just the letter u!!
Post by: doog on 22 February 2009, 14:41:01
fight fight fight fight!!!!

sorry  pretend im not here  


Doug
Title: Re: Im sorry for typing just the letter u!!
Post by: TheBoy on 22 February 2009, 15:13:25
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This issue is raised in 'Suggestions' also...

Its pathetic!

This above is downright rude insulting and childish.....get a grip on this please
All we ask is everyone follows approximately 12 posting rules.  Its not hard, its not difficult, and it sure as hell isn't rocket science.

What part of [size=14]Use English, no text speak which is notoriously difficult to read[/size] is so effing difficult???

If people can't talk like a grown up..........
Title: Re: Im sorry for typing just the letter u!!
Post by: Pitchfork on 22 February 2009, 15:15:51
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This issue is raised in 'Suggestions' also...

Its pathetic!

This above is downright rude insulting and childish.....get a grip on this please
All we ask is everyone follows approximately 12 posting rules.  Its not hard, its not difficult, and it sure as hell isn't rocket science.

What part of [size=14]Use English, no text speak which is notoriously difficult to read[/size] is so effing difficult???

If people can't talk like a grown up..........
In a nutshell!
Title: Re: Im sorry for typing just the letter u!!
Post by: albitz on 22 February 2009, 15:19:01
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This issue is raised in 'Suggestions' also...

Its pathetic!

This above is downright rude insulting and childish.....get a grip on this please
All we ask is everyone follows approximately 12 posting rules.  Its not hard, its not difficult, and it sure as hell isn't rocket science.

What part of [size=14]Use English, no text speak which is notoriously difficult to read[/size] is so effing difficult???

If people can't talk like a grown up..........
Have you read the first posting in this thread ?
Title: Re: Im sorry for typing just the letter u!!
Post by: stuart30 on 22 February 2009, 15:21:38
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This issue is raised in 'Suggestions' also...

Its pathetic!

This above is downright rude insulting and childish.....get a grip on this please
All we ask is everyone follows approximately 12 posting rules.  Its not hard, its not difficult, and it sure as hell isn't rocket science.

What part of [size=14]Use English, no text speak which is notoriously difficult to read[/size] is so effing difficult???

If people can't talk like a grown up..........
Have you read the first posting in this thread ?

yes and ive just written this with my left hand....so without wanting too sound unkind whats the bloody difference in one hand or two and left and right.
Title: Re: Im sorry for typing just the letter u!!
Post by: TheBoy on 22 February 2009, 15:27:56
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This issue is raised in 'Suggestions' also...

Its pathetic!

This above is downright rude insulting and childish.....get a grip on this please
All we ask is everyone follows approximately 12 posting rules.  Its not hard, its not difficult, and it sure as hell isn't rocket science.

What part of [size=14]Use English, no text speak which is notoriously difficult to read[/size] is so effing difficult???

If people can't talk like a grown up..........
Have you read the first posting in this thread ?
Yes, and there will always be instances when, for whatever reason, a simplistic word filter is less than ideal.

That said, its a well known fact I often use OOF in the bath, and I have to type one handed then.
Title: Re: Im sorry for typing just the letter u!!
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 22 February 2009, 15:41:53
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This issue is raised in 'Suggestions' also...

Its pathetic!

This above is downright rude insulting and childish.....get a grip on this please
All we ask is everyone follows approximately 12 posting rules.  Its not hard, its not difficult, and it sure as hell isn't rocket science.

What part of [size=14]Use English, no text speak which is notoriously difficult to read[/size] is so effing difficult???

If people can't talk like a grown up..........
Have you read the first posting in this thread ?
Yes, and there will always be instances when, for whatever reason, a simplistic word filter is less than ideal.

That said, its a well known fact I often use OOF in the bath, and I have to type one handed then.

I dare anyone to comment on that last remark.   ;D ;D
Title: Re: Im sorry for typing just the letter u!!
Post by: Welung666 on 22 February 2009, 15:41:59
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This issue is raised in 'Suggestions' also...

Its pathetic!

This above is downright rude insulting and childish.....get a grip on this please
All we ask is everyone follows approximately 12 posting rules.  Its not hard, its not difficult, and it sure as hell isn't rocket science.

What part of [size=14]Use English, no text speak which is notoriously difficult to read[/size] is so effing difficult???

If people can't talk like a grown up..........
Have you read the first posting in this thread ?
Yes, and there will always be instances when, for whatever reason, a simplistic word filter is less than ideal.

That said, its a well known fact I often use OOF in the bath, and I have to type one handed then.

I don't want to know what your other hand is doing!!  :o :o
Title: Re: Im sorry for typing just the letter u!!
Post by: Richie London on 22 February 2009, 15:43:45
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This issue is raised in 'Suggestions' also...

Its pathetic!

This above is downright rude insulting and childish.....get a grip on this please
All we ask is everyone follows approximately 12 posting rules.  Its not hard, its not difficult, and it sure as hell isn't rocket science.

What part of [size=14]Use English, no text speak which is notoriously difficult to read[/size] is so effing difficult???

If people can't talk like a grown up..........
Have you read the first posting in this thread ?
Yes, and there will always be instances when, for whatever reason, a simplistic word filter is less than ideal.

That said, its a well known fact I often use OOF in the bath, and I have to type one handed then.

 :-X
Title: Re: Im sorry for typing just the letter u!!
Post by: Welung666 on 22 February 2009, 15:46:42
I just couldn't help myself  :-[ ;D

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Title: Re: Im sorry for typing just the letter u!!
Post by: Entwood on 22 February 2009, 15:59:24
If text speak saved huge amounts it might just be acceptable .. but as far as I can see it usually saves about 2 letters per word...

m 8 - mate      2 letters
u - you  2 letters
txt - text 1 letter
2 - to/too  1 or 2 letters

so in the OP's opening post he saved 4 letters in approximately 100 .... :(

IMHO it is pure laziness and bad habits.

Rant over .. :)
Title: Re: Im sorry for typing just the letter u!!
Post by: albitz on 22 February 2009, 16:00:26
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This issue is raised in 'Suggestions' also...

Its pathetic!

This above is downright rude insulting and childish.....get a grip on this please
All we ask is everyone follows approximately 12 posting rules.  Its not hard, its not difficult, and it sure as hell isn't rocket science.

What part of [size=14]Use English, no text speak which is notoriously difficult to read[/size] is so effing difficult???

If people can't talk like a grown up..........
Have you read the first posting in this thread ?

yes and ive just written this with my left hand....so without wanting too sound unkind whats the bloody difference in one hand or two and left and right.
If I was forced to use the "wrong hand" permanently I  am sure it would be very frustrating,and wouldnt want to be part of a community which wasnt prepared to give a little bit of leeway without constantly telling me that I was stupid and gay.Or that "you is too hard(shouldnt that read difficult?) for me to spell.
Title: Re: Im sorry for typing just the letter u!!
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 22 February 2009, 16:16:44
I often spend a couple of hours at the time on the phone and end up typing with one finger on one hand rather than 2 fingers with 2 hands.

So my vote is with TB, Ban Yxy speak.

In fact when I 1st used messenger I used txt speak and couldnt spell to save my life.  Allthough I still cant spell everthing properly it halped me big style, so for that reason alone I hate txr spk now on the net.
Title: Re: Im sorry for typing just the letter u!!
Post by: stuart30 on 22 February 2009, 17:01:41
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I often spend a couple of hours at the time on the phone and end up typing with one finger on one hand rather than 2 fingers with 2 hands.

So my vote is with TB, Ban Yxy speak.

In fact when I 1st used messenger I used txt (I can save one whole letter instead of typing that big word text) (I can save one whole letter instead of typing that big word text) (I can save one whole letter instead of typing that big word text) speak and couldnt spell to save my life.  Allthough I still cant spell everthing properly it halped me big style, so for that reason alone I hate txr spk now on the net.


I dunno not that bad.... ;D

I quite often type one handed on msn...especially when talking too a ""friend""  ;D ;D
Title: Re: Im sorry for typing just the letter u!!
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 22 February 2009, 17:03:40
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I often spend a couple of hours at the time on the phone and end up typing with one finger on one hand rather than 2 fingers with 2 hands.

So my vote is with TB, Ban Yxy speak.

In fact when I 1st used messenger I used txt (I can save one whole letter instead of typing that big word text) (I can save one whole letter instead of typing that big word text) (I can save one whole letter instead of typing that big word text) (I can save one whole letter instead of typing that big word text) speak and couldnt spell to save my life.  Allthough I still cant spell everthing properly it halped me big style, so for that reason alone I hate txr spk now on the net.


I dunno not that bad.... ;D

I quite often type one handed on msn...especially when talking too a ""friend""  ;D ;D


You forgot to high light the txt spk at the end.   ;D ;D
Title: Re: Im sorry for typing just the letter u!!
Post by: HolyCount on 22 February 2009, 17:07:05
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I often spend a couple of hours at the time on the phone and end up typing with one finger on one hand rather than 2 fingers with 2 hands.

So my vote is with TB, Ban Yxy speak.

In fact when I 1st used messenger I used txt (I can save one whole letter instead of typing that big word text) (I can save one whole letter instead of typing that big word text) (I can save one whole letter instead of typing that big word text) (I can save one whole letter instead of typing that big word text) speak and couldnt spell to save my life.  Allthough I still cant spell everthing properly it halped me big style, so for that reason alone I hate txr spk now on the net.


I dunno not that bad.... ;D

I quite often type one handed on msn...especially when talking too a ""friend""  ;D ;D

Okay -- if we are going to be picky  ::)
Title: Re: Im sorry for typing just the letter u!!
Post by: stuart30 on 22 February 2009, 17:10:11
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I often spend a couple of hours at the time on the phone and end up typing with one finger on one hand rather than 2 fingers with 2 hands.

So my vote is with TB, Ban Yxy speak.

In fact when I 1st used messenger I used txt (I can save one whole letter instead of typing that big word text) (I can save one whole letter instead of typing that big word text) (I can save one whole letter instead of typing that big word text) (I can save one whole letter instead of typing that big word text) (I can save one whole letter instead of typing that big word text) speak and couldnt spell to save my life.  Allthough I still cant spell everthing properly it halped me big style, so for that reason alone I hate txr spk now on the net.


I dunno not that bad.... ;D

I quite often type one handed on msn...especially when talking too a ""friend""  ;D ;D

Okay -- if we are going to be picky  ::)

Ah but my spell checker agree"s that too is valid so kiss my bum... ;D

Skuntie i thought id allow you the txr....lol.
Title: Re: Im sorry for typing just the letter u!!
Post by: PaulW on 22 February 2009, 17:12:34
My problem with it is when describing bolts or other things

M8 (I'm too gay and stupid to spell mate) bolt

Probably other things too...

 :-/
Title: Re: Im sorry for typing just the letter u!!
Post by: HolyCount on 22 February 2009, 17:13:51
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I often spend a couple of hours at the time on the phone and end up typing with one finger on one hand rather than 2 fingers with 2 hands.

So my vote is with TB, Ban Yxy speak.

In fact when I 1st used messenger I used txt (I can save one whole letter instead of typing that big word text) (I can save one whole letter instead of typing that big word text) (I can save one whole letter instead of typing that big word text) (I can save one whole letter instead of typing that big word text) (I can save one whole letter instead of typing that big word text) (I can save one whole letter instead of typing that big word text) (I can save one whole letter instead of typing that big word text) speak and couldnt spell to save my life.  Allthough I still cant spell everthing properly it halped me big style, so for that reason alone I hate txr spk now on the net.


I dunno not that bad.... ;D

I quite often type one handed on msn...especially when talking too a ""friend""  ;D ;D

Okay -- if we are going to be picky  ::)

Ah but my spell checker agree"s that too is valid so kiss my bum... ;D

Skuntie i thought id allow you the txr....lol.

I think I will decline your very kind invitation -- spell checker will accept "too" as it is correctly spelt -- but used in the wrong place!  Checker would also accept prawn, but that doesn't make it correct usage ;)
Title: Re: Im sorry for typing just the letter u!!
Post by: Omega man 2 on 22 February 2009, 17:14:47
Some text speak isn't too bad. But if I was to type in Dublineese the word filter would be completely confused and the server would probably fry :)
Title: Re: Im sorry for typing just the letter u!!
Post by: stuart30 on 22 February 2009, 17:17:31
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I often spend a couple of hours at the time on the phone and end up typing with one finger on one hand rather than 2 fingers with 2 hands.

So my vote is with TB, Ban Yxy speak.

In fact when I 1st used messenger I used txt (I can save one whole letter instead of typing that big word text) (I can save one whole letter instead of typing that big word text) (I can save one whole letter instead of typing that big word text) (I can save one whole letter instead of typing that big word text) (I can save one whole letter instead of typing that big word text) (I can save one whole letter instead of typing that big word text) (I can save one whole letter instead of typing that big word text) (I can save one whole letter instead of typing that big word text) speak and couldnt spell to save my life.  Allthough I still cant spell everthing properly it halped me big style, so for that reason alone I hate txr spk now on the net.


I dunno not that bad.... ;D

I quite often type one handed on msn...especially when talking too a ""friend""  ;D ;D

Okay -- if we are going to be picky  ::)

Ah but my spell checker agree"s that too is valid so kiss my bum... ;D

Skuntie i thought id allow you the txr....lol.

I think I will decline your very kind invitation -- spell checker will accept "too" as it is correctly spelt -- but used in the wrong place!  Checker would also accept prawn, but that doesn't make it correct usage ;)


My google spell checker checks spelling and the way offers too alter a word if not used in the correct grammar.

The above could well be mispelt as checker is offline... >:( ;D
Title: Re: Im sorry for typing just the letter u!!
Post by: M0T0RVATE on 22 February 2009, 17:21:21
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well I got my right hand cut off  and now I'm trying to type with just my left and I do use a lot of short stuff. Like the #2 for to too two. so if u can give me a little break I would thank u! I just want 2 change my ugly catera parts 2 great looking opel parts thanks





Give the guy a break...  :exclamation :exclamation

 >:(
Title: Re: Im sorry for typing just the letter u!!
Post by: stuart30 on 22 February 2009, 17:24:55
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well I got my right hand cut off  and now I'm trying to type with just my left and I do use a lot of short stuff. Like the #2 for to too two. so if u can give me a little break I would thank u! I just want 2 change my ugly catera parts 2 great looking opel parts thanks





Give the guy a break...  :exclamation :exclamation

 >:(

No one is giving him a hard time....just pointing out that typing is just as easy with left or right hand.

Im deaf in one ear...dont ask people too type in caps do i... ;D

Title: Re: Im sorry for typing just the letter u!!
Post by: Entwood on 22 February 2009, 17:25:43
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well I got my right hand cut off  and now I'm trying to type with just my left and I do use a lot of short stuff. Like the #2 for to too two. so if u can give me a little break I would thank u! I just want 2 change my ugly catera parts 2 great looking opel parts thanks


Give the guy a break...  :exclamation :exclamation

 >:(

Until that was posted no-one knew .. so how could the guy be given a break  ?? and as already said .. it is possible to type and obey the site rules, the use of text speak only saved him 8 keystrokes in 100.

Methinks some folks are getting on elevated Equus ferus caballus over this ...

The rules are there, admin have repeatedly asked that they be obeyed, now they are making a point ...

Good on them I say .. :)
Title: Re: Im sorry for typing just the letter u!!
Post by: HolyCount on 22 February 2009, 17:28:39
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well I got my right hand cut off  and now I'm trying to type with just my left and I do use a lot of short stuff. Like the #2 for to too two. so if u can give me a little break I would thank u! I just want 2 change my ugly catera parts 2 great looking opel parts thanks


Give the guy a break...  :exclamation :exclamation

 >:(

Until that was posted no-one knew .. so how could the guy be given a break  ?? and as already said .. it is possible to type and obey the site rules, the use of text speak only saved him 8 keystrokes in 100.

Methinks some folks are getting on elevated Equus ferus caballus over this ...

The rules are there, admin have repeatedly asked that they be obeyed, now they are making a point ...

Good on them I say .. :)

Come on -- we are having enough trouble with the text speak .... don't go all ancient roman on us  ;D ;D  I don't like horses anyway -- especially those that are not vertically challenged !!!!
Title: Re: Im sorry for typing just the letter u!!
Post by: stuart30 on 22 February 2009, 17:29:12
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well I got my right hand cut off  and now I'm trying to type with just my left and I do use a lot of short stuff. Like the #2 for to too two. so if u can give me a little break I would thank u! I just want 2 change my ugly catera parts 2 great looking opel parts thanks


Give the guy a break...  :exclamation :exclamation

 >:(

Until that was posted no-one knew .. so how could the guy be given a break  ?? and as already said .. it is possible to type and obey the site rules, the use of text speak only saved him 8 keystrokes in 100.

Methinks some folks are getting on elevated Equus ferus caballus over this ...

The rules are there, admin have repeatedly asked that they be obeyed, now they are making a point ...

Good on them I say .. :)


Agree but feel the ""gay"" should be changed too ""homosexual"".

adjective, -er, -est, noun, adverb
–adjective 1. having or showing a merry, lively mood: gay spirits; gay music.  
2. bright or showy: gay colors; gay ornaments.  
3. given to or abounding in social or other pleasures: a gay social season.  
4. licentious; dissipated; wanton: The baron is a gay old rogue with an eye for the ladies.  
5. homosexual.  
6. of, indicating, or supporting homosexual interests or issues: a gay organization.  
–noun
7. a homosexual person, esp. a male.
–adverb
8. in a gay manner.
Title: Re: Im sorry for typing just the letter u!!
Post by: HolyCount on 22 February 2009, 17:33:34
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well I got my right hand cut off  and now I'm trying to type with just my left and I do use a lot of short stuff. Like the #2 for to too two. so if u can give me a little break I would thank u! I just want 2 change my ugly catera parts 2 great looking opel parts thanks


Give the guy a break...  :exclamation :exclamation

 >:(

Until that was posted no-one knew .. so how could the guy be given a break  ?? and as already said .. it is possible to type and obey the site rules, the use of text speak only saved him 8 keystrokes in 100.

Methinks some folks are getting on elevated Equus ferus caballus over this ...

The rules are there, admin have repeatedly asked that they be obeyed, now they are making a point ...

Good on them I say .. :)


Agree but feel the ""gay"" should be changed too ""homosexual"".

adjective, -er, -est, noun, adverb
–adjective 1. having or showing a merry, lively mood: gay spirits; gay music.  
2. bright or showy: gay colors; gay ornaments.  
3. given to or abounding in social or other pleasures: a gay social season.  
4. licentious; dissipated; wanton: The baron is a gay old rogue with an eye for the ladies.  
5. homosexual.  
6. of, indicating, or supporting homosexual interests or issues: a gay organization.  
–noun
7. a homosexual person, esp. a male.
–adverb
8. in a gay manner.

 I would rather the baron be known as a lively old rogue with an eye for the ladies .

TBH I have no gripe with text speak --- really no worse that AFAIK or IIRC and SWMBO etc.  But, as said before -- rules is rules
Title: Re: Im sorry for typing just the letter u!!
Post by: stuart30 on 22 February 2009, 17:36:09
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well I got my right hand cut off  and now I'm trying to type with just my left and I do use a lot of short stuff. Like the #2 for to too two. so if u can give me a little break I would thank u! I just want 2 change my ugly catera parts 2 great looking opel parts thanks


Give the guy a break...  :exclamation :exclamation

 >:(

Until that was posted no-one knew .. so how could the guy be given a break  ?? and as already said .. it is possible to type and obey the site rules, the use of text speak only saved him 8 keystrokes in 100.

Methinks some folks are getting on elevated Equus ferus caballus over this ...

The rules are there, admin have repeatedly asked that they be obeyed, now they are making a point ...

Good on them I say .. :)


Agree but feel the ""gay"" should be changed too ""homosexual"".

adjective, -er, -est, noun, adverb
–adjective 1. having or showing a merry, lively mood: gay spirits; gay music.  
2. bright or showy: gay colors; gay ornaments.  
3. given to or abounding in social or other pleasures: a gay social season.  
4. licentious; dissipated; wanton: The baron is a gay old rogue with an eye for the ladies.  
5. homosexual.  
6. of, indicating, or supporting homosexual interests or issues: a gay organization.  
–noun
7. a homosexual person, esp. a male.
–adverb
8. in a gay manner.

 I would rather the baron be known as a lively old rogue with an eye for the ladies .

TBH I have no gripe with text speak --- really no worse that AFAIK or IIRC and SWMBO etc.  But, as said before -- rules is rules

Best get post count up then..... ;D ;D
Title: Re: Im sorry for typing just the letter u!!
Post by: Seth on 22 February 2009, 17:43:54
Don't worry bud.
Title: Re: Im sorry for typing just the letter u!!
Post by: HolyCount on 22 February 2009, 17:48:41
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Best get post count up then..... ;D ;D


Quite happy being a Count ( better keep the spell checker on that one though !!! )
Title: Re: Im sorry for typing just the letter u!!
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 22 February 2009, 18:00:49
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My problem with it is when describing bolts or other things

m8 (I'm too gay and stupid to spell mate) (I'm too gay and stupid to spell mate) bolt

Probably other things too...

 :-/

But is that M8C or M8F  coz we really need proper descriptions
Title: Re: Im sorry for typing just the letter u!!
Post by: Iain on 22 February 2009, 18:12:30
I agree with the rules,but what i object to quite strongly is the manner in which it is done,to put some of the comments like the 'To gay to spell' rubbish is not needed or neccesary and is childish

I agree there is no need for text speak,but why cant it be civilised...

e.g m 8 (The correct word is mate)????????
What's wrong with that? gets the point across without being insulting
But having said that if there is no text speak then why are the likes of SWMBO...AFAIK,etc etc....half of which i personally dont know what they are meant to be......

TB (or the other Admins)im not having a go mate,its just my opinion...
I think its wrong offence and childish,and by that i mean the manner in which it is done......
If the rules of the forum are there to be stuck to,which im happy to do so,then can someone answer me why there is a non-Omega thread in 'Vauxhall Omega Gallery'????
Title: Re: Im sorry for typing just the letter u!!
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 22 February 2009, 18:19:46
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I agree with the rules,but what i object to quite strongly is the manner in which it is done,to put some of the comments like the 'To gay to spell' rubbish is not needed or neccesary and is childish

I agree there is no need for text speak,but why cant it be civilised...

e.g m 8 (The correct word is mate)????????
What's wrong with that? gets the point across without being insulting
But having said that if there is no text speak then why are the likes of SWMBO...AFAIK,etc etc....half of which i personally dont know what they are meant to be......

TB (or the other Admins)im not having a go mate,its just my opinion...
I think its wrong offence and childish,and by that i mean the manner in which it is done......
If the rules of the forum are there to be stuck to,which im happy to do so,then can someone answer me why there is a non-Omega thread in 'Vauxhall Omega Gallery'????

Maybe time to update the list in the FAQ section.

Common Forum acronyms...

IIRC - If I Remember Correctly
HTH - Hope that Helps/Happy to Help
AFAIK - As Far As I Know
IMHO - In My Humble Opinion
Please read the manual - Read the Manual
LOL - Laugh Ou Loud
PMSL - Piss Myself Laughing
WRT - With regard to
LMAO - Laugh My Arse Off
ROFL - Roll On Floor Laughing
FUBAR/SNAFU/FUBB/TARFU - all basically 'Its broken' or 'Its not looking good'

Car specific:
HBV - Heater Bypass Valve
ICV - Idle Control Valve
EGR - Exhaust Gas Recirc
SAI - Secondary Air Injection
EML - Engine Management Light
ECU - Electronic Control Unit
DBW - Drive by Wire (no throttle cable)
CPP - Coil Per Plug
MID - Multi Info Display
CID - Colour Info Display
TID - Triple Info Display
GID - Graphic Info Display
Title: Re: Im sorry for typing just the letter u!!
Post by: stuart30 on 22 February 2009, 18:41:52
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I agree with the rules,but what i object to quite strongly is the manner in which it is done,to put some of the comments like the 'To gay to spell' rubbish is not needed or neccesary and is childish

I agree there is no need for text speak,but why cant it be civilised...

e.g m 8 (The correct word is mate)????????
What's wrong with that? gets the point across without being insulting
But having said that if there is no text speak then why are the likes of SWMBO...AFAIK,etc etc....half of which i personally dont know what they are meant to be......

TB (or the other Admins)im not having a go mate,its just my opinion...
I think its wrong offence and childish,and by that i mean the manner in which it is done......
If the rules of the forum are there to be stuck to,which im happy to do so,then can someone answer me why there is a non-Omega thread in 'Vauxhall Omega Gallery'????

Maybe time to update the list in the FAQ section.

Common Forum acronyms...

IIRC - If I Remember Correctly
HTH - Hope that Helps/Happy to Help
AFAIK - As Far As I Know
IMHO - In My Humble Opinion
Please read the manual - Read the Manual
LOL - Laugh Ou Loud
PMSL - Piss Myself Laughing
WRT - With regard to
LMAO - Laugh My Arse Off
ROFL - Roll On Floor Laughing
FUBAR/SNAFU/FUBB/TARFU - all basically 'Its broken' or 'Its not looking good'

Car specific:
HBV - Heater Bypass Valve
ICV - Idle Control Valve
EGR - Exhaust Gas Recirc
SAI - Secondary Air Injection
EML - Engine Management Light
ECU - Electronic Control Unit
DBW - Drive by Wire (no throttle cable)
CPP - Coil Per Plug
MID - Multi Info Display
CID - Colour Info Display
TID - Triple Info Display
GID - Graphic Info Display


You missed KMWIP.

Kiss Me Where I Poo.... :y
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Post by: Debs. on 22 February 2009, 19:06:15
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You missed KMWIP.

Kiss Me Where I Poo.... :y

Eeeeeeeewwwwwwwww!  :o
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Post by: stuart30 on 22 February 2009, 19:41:54
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You missed KMWIP.

Kiss Me Where I Poo.... :y

Eeeeeeeewwwwwwwww!  :o


Its just a line out of a film....tickled me when i first heard it.
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Post by: Welung666 on 22 February 2009, 19:44:37
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You missed KMWIP.

Kiss Me Where I Poo.... :y

Eeeeeeeewwwwwwwww!  :o


Its just a line out of a film....tickled me when i first heard it.

What sort of films do you watch???  :D :o
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Post by: Vamps on 22 February 2009, 21:28:28
Wonder if TB's out the bath yet. :)
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Post by: waspy on 22 February 2009, 21:36:17
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Wonder if TB's out the bath yet. :)

No. He'll be playing submarines :D
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Post by: feeutfo on 23 February 2009, 00:00:38
there are posts in general help on page 2, 3 and 7 with no replies. Ffs, please go and do something even slightly more  important than this 'dangle berries'!
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Post by: gstylebaby on 23 February 2009, 05:01:47
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You missed KMWIP.

Kiss Me Where I Poo.... :y

Eeeeeeeewwwwwwwww!  :o


Its just a line out of a film....tickled me when i first heard it.

Would that film be Hard men.   Its an old gangster flick which is awesome featuring a proper O.G mad frankie fraser.
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Post by: gstylebaby on 23 February 2009, 05:03:10
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there are posts in general help on page 2, 3 and 7 with no replies. Ffs, please go and do something even slightly more  important than this 'dangle berries'!

 :y :y
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Post by: TheBoy on 23 February 2009, 08:18:16
I know I'm gonna regret bumping this back up, but a couple of valid points unanswered...

Abbreviations.

We are an internet car forum first and foremost, therefore we couldn't possibly ban well known and long standing 'net abbreviations (eg lol, imho, afaik), nor could we ban car abbreviations (eg, HBV,ICV,ECU).

We are not a mobile phone site, and don't cream our jeans everytime a new firmware comes out for a N95 - plenty of other sites on the net for that - so no need to use their gay language here.

Computer speak is borderline, but then I suppose computers and internet are interlinked.  Probably an element of sour grapes in there, as computer threads bore me to tears, but like everyone here, I have to take the rough with the smooth.



As to the apparent childishness of the the wording on the censor, all I would like to point out, is the sledgehammer has cracked the nut, where as all previous attempts failed.  If thats the way we have to do things around here, I may as well rm -rf / and put the hardware and my time to more worthy uses.  If people are either too lazy to read a few simple rules (posted at the top of every board), or too full of themselves to think it doesn't apply to them, then the sledgehammer solution is the last resort. Before packing up and going home.
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Post by: M0T0RVATE on 23 February 2009, 11:25:58
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there are posts in general help on page 2, 3 and 7 with no replies. Ffs, please go and do something even slightly more  important than this 'dangle berries'!


In total agreement...
People want advice and help sourcing spares...

 :y :y :y :y
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Post by: Lazydocker on 23 February 2009, 11:49:23
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I know I'm gonna regret bumping this back up, but a couple of valid points unanswered...

...As to the apparent childishness of the the wording on the censor, all I would like to point out, is the sledgehammer has cracked the nut, where as all previous attempts failed.  If thats the way we have to do things around here, I may as well rm -rf / and put the hardware and my time to more worthy uses.  If people are either too lazy to read a few simple rules (posted at the top of every board), or too full of themselves to think it doesn't apply to them, then the sledgehammer solution is the last resort. Before packing up and going home.

Yep... You're going to regret it ::) ::) ::)

Personally I agree with TB. Text speak is for exactly that... Texting! And even then I think it should be banned! It's impossible to read and bugs the hell out of me! It saves fractions of a second when you're typing on a keyboard!

TB... I think the sledgehammer is finally getting through :y :y :y

Don't chuck it in as this is by far the finest Forum I have ever been a member of and is a great place to make some really good friends :y :y :y :y
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Post by: Lazydocker on 23 February 2009, 11:52:09
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there are posts in general help on page 2, 3 and 7 with no replies. Ffs, please go and do something even slightly more  important than this 'dangle berries'!

 :y :y

I'm afraid I find this 'dangle berries'! The forum rules are there for a reason... If people read them and stuck to them it'd be much easier for all of us.

As for the text filter... Yes it's a little annoying (and very funny IMO!) but it does appear to be working! Have you noticed how few posts now contain text speak?
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Post by: The_Tigger on 23 February 2009, 13:38:51
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This issue is raised in 'Suggestions' also...

Its pathetic!

This above is downright rude insulting and childish.....get a grip on this please
All we ask is everyone follows approximately 12 posting rules.  Its not hard, its not difficult, and it sure as hell isn't rocket science.

What part of [size=14]Use English, no text speak which is notoriously difficult to read[/size] is so effing difficult???

If people can't talk like a grown up..........
Have you read the first posting in this thread ?
Yes, and there will always be instances when, for whatever reason, a simplistic word filter is less than ideal.

That said, its a well known fact I often use OOF in the bath, and I have to type one handed then.

I dare anyone to comment on that last remark.   ;D ;D

Your going to drop it in the bath one of these days.
XXX
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Post by: Debs. on 23 February 2009, 13:48:16
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That said, its a well known fact I often use OOF in the bath, and I have to type one handed then.

 ::) Where are those marvellous webcams when one needs one?  ;D
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Post by: Lazydocker on 23 February 2009, 13:50:53
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That said, its a well known fact I often use OOF in the bath, and I have to type one handed then.

 ::) Where are those marvellous webcams when one needs one?  ;D

Do you really want to see that? :o :o :D :D
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Post by: Welung666 on 23 February 2009, 13:56:14
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That said, its a well known fact I often use OOF in the bath, and I have to type one handed then.

 ::) Where are those marvellous webcams when one needs one?  ;D

Thats a bit pervy Debs!!! Watching TB in the bath playing with his OOF! I'm bordering on disgusted!
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Post by: stuart30 on 23 February 2009, 14:46:47
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You missed KMWIP.

Kiss Me Where I Poo.... :y

Eeeeeeeewwwwwwwww!  :o


Its just a line out of a film....tickled me when i first heard it.

Would that film be Hard men.   Its an old gangster flick which is awesome featuring a proper O.G mad frankie fraser.

That be the one mate....love the scene where bear speed and tony are at the bar in the Greek restaurant and bear and speed are discuss oral sex...great line from speed... ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: TheBoy on 23 February 2009, 18:03:20
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This issue is raised in 'Suggestions' also...

Its pathetic!

This above is downright rude insulting and childish.....get a grip on this please
All we ask is everyone follows approximately 12 posting rules.  Its not hard, its not difficult, and it sure as hell isn't rocket science.

What part of [size=14]Use English, no text speak which is notoriously difficult to read[/size] is so effing difficult???

If people can't talk like a grown up..........
Have you read the first posting in this thread ?
Yes, and there will always be instances when, for whatever reason, a simplistic word filter is less than ideal.

That said, its a well known fact I often use OOF in the bath, and I have to type one handed then.

I dare anyone to comment on that last remark.   ;D ;D

Your going to drop it in the bath one of these days.
XXX
 :o :o :o
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Wouldn't be the first time ::)
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Post by: TheBoy on 23 February 2009, 18:04:01
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That said, its a well known fact I often use OOF in the bath, and I have to type one handed then.

 ::) Where are those marvellous webcams when one needs one?  ;D
Debs, I'm sure even in deepest Snowdonia, there are therapy groups to help you ;D
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Post by: HolyCount on 23 February 2009, 18:38:53
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This issue is raised in 'Suggestions' also...

Its pathetic!

This above is downright rude insulting and childish.....get a grip on this please
All we ask is everyone follows approximately 12 posting rules.  Its not hard, its not difficult, and it sure as hell isn't rocket science.

What part of [size=14]Use English, no text speak which is notoriously difficult to read[/size] is so effing difficult???

If people can't talk like a grown up..........
Have you read the first posting in this thread ?
Yes, and there will always be instances when, for whatever reason, a simplistic word filter is less than ideal.

That said, its a well known fact I often use OOF in the bath, and I have to type one handed then.

I dare anyone to comment on that last remark.   ;D ;D

Your going to drop it in the bath one of these days.
XXX
 :o :o :o
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Wouldn't be the first time ::)

I do hope you are on battery power --- a power lead in the bath could warm the water up a little  :o :o
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Post by: TheBoy on 23 February 2009, 18:41:50
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This issue is raised in 'Suggestions' also...

Its pathetic!

This above is downright rude insulting and childish.....get a grip on this please
All we ask is everyone follows approximately 12 posting rules.  Its not hard, its not difficult, and it sure as hell isn't rocket science.

What part of [size=14]Use English, no text speak which is notoriously difficult to read[/size] is so effing difficult???

If people can't talk like a grown up..........
Have you read the first posting in this thread ?
Yes, and there will always be instances when, for whatever reason, a simplistic word filter is less than ideal.

That said, its a well known fact I often use OOF in the bath, and I have to type one handed then.

I dare anyone to comment on that last remark.   ;D ;D

Your going to drop it in the bath one of these days.
XXX
 :o :o :o
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Wouldn't be the first time ::)

I do hope you are on battery power --- a power lead in the bath could warm the water up a little  :o :o
its been in both on battery and on power.  remember, its only 18v dc ;)
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Post by: CaptainZok on 23 February 2009, 19:09:01
OOF HEADLINES
TB IN BATH NIGHT SHOCKER. ;D
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Post by: HolyCount on 23 February 2009, 19:16:18
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its been in both on battery and on power.  remember, its only 18v dc ;)


As long as the converter doesn't take a dive too !!!!  But, then, I guess that's what fuses are for  :)
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Post by: richardirv on 23 February 2009, 20:03:09
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I agree with the rules,but what i object to quite strongly is the manner in which it is done,to put some of the comments like the 'To gay to spell' rubbish is not needed or neccesary and is childish

I agree there is no need for text speak,but why cant it be civilised...

e.g m 8 (The correct word is mate)????????
What's wrong with that? gets the point across without being insulting
But having said that if there is no text speak then why are the likes of SWMBO...AFAIK,etc etc....half of which i personally dont know what they are meant to be......

TB (or the other Admins)im not having a go mate,its just my opinion...
I think its wrong offence and childish,and by that i mean the manner in which it is done......
If the rules of the forum are there to be stuck to,which im happy to do so,then can someone answer me why there is a non-Omega thread in 'Vauxhall Omega Gallery'????


Nail on the head! I am a culprit for using (m.8) now and then and I do try to avoid it but it slips in sometimes when using my PDA or just in general and I find the word filter insulting!

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Post by: The_Tigger on 23 February 2009, 20:06:18
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This issue is raised in 'Suggestions' also...

Its pathetic!

This above is downright rude insulting and childish.....get a grip on this please
All we ask is everyone follows approximately 12 posting rules.  Its not hard, its not difficult, and it sure as hell isn't rocket science.

What part of [size=14]Use English, no text speak which is notoriously difficult to read[/size] is so effing difficult???

If people can't talk like a grown up..........
Have you read the first posting in this thread ?
Yes, and there will always be instances when, for whatever reason, a simplistic word filter is less than ideal.

That said, its a well known fact I often use OOF in the bath, and I have to type one handed then.

I dare anyone to comment on that last remark.   ;D ;D

Your going to drop it in the bath one of these days.
XXX
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Wouldn't be the first time ::)

You was too busy playing with your  ::)OOF ::) and knocked it in then.

 :Dlol :D
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so thats what they call it now

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Post by: gstylebaby on 24 February 2009, 03:57:29
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You missed KMWIP.

Kiss Me Where I Poo.... :y

Eeeeeeeewwwwwwwww!  :o


Its just a line out of a film....tickled me when i first heard it.

Would that film be Hard men.   Its an old gangster flick which is awesome featuring a proper O.G mad frankie fraser.

That be the one mate....love the scene where bear speed and tony are at the bar in the Greek restaurant and bear and speed are discuss oral sex...great line from speed... ;D ;D ;D

I like the part when they get the wrong club brill.....If you like this then have you seen love honor and obay and going off big time. These are also great gangtser flicks. Class one liners all the way. :y :y
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Post by: stuart30 on 24 February 2009, 08:11:41
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You missed KMWIP.

Kiss Me Where I Poo.... :y

Eeeeeeeewwwwwwwww!  :o


Its just a line out of a film....tickled me when i first heard it.

Would that film be Hard men.   Its an old gangster flick which is awesome featuring a proper O.G mad frankie fraser.

That be the one mate....love the scene where bear speed and tony are at the bar in the Greek restaurant and bear and speed are discuss oral sex...great line from speed... ;D ;D ;D

I like the part when they get the wrong club brill.....If you like this then have you seen love honor and obay and going off big time. These are also great gangtser flicks. Class one liners all the way. :y :y

Thought that the whole film was quality....""Do you know how many people die from passive farting""  ;D ;D

Funny thing is i bought Hard men and I.D at the same time (VHS days) and speed/gumbo couldnt believe they were both Lee ross... :o

Oh and I.D is a quality film.... :y

Will be having a search for them films you mention... :y