[paul packer]

On Thu, 01 Feb 2007 09:09:31 -0500, George M. Middius cmndr
[underscore] george [at] comcast [dot] net wrote:



paul packer said:

Lately I've been getting questions from potential buyers of my Ebay
items that I simple can't fathom. George will tell you I'm getting
doddery, but I say people--not all young--are totally losing command
of the language. It's frightening.

ebay can be a shocking experience. I've had people ask whether the item in
the picture is the one I'm selling, whether "three" really means "three",
if I'd be willing to ship a pair of 40-lb speakers to Hong Kong, and more.
And people's grammar and spelling are sub-Usenet in quality. Maybe even
sub-Krooglish.

Try this for size:

"are these speakers same with the last time u won from here?"

I had to ask for clarification. He meant, was I listing the same
speakers again.

A question: Why is this thread called "What is wrong with the
Krooborg?"?

[paul packer]

On Thu, 01 Feb 2007 17:52:27 GMT, "David Martel"
wrote:

Paul,


Why did I never expect to see a header in RAO entitled, "I'm wrong."

Actually I'm posting from alt.audio.equipment. I'm sure no one over at
RAO would ever express a wrong opinion.

Well, no one has up till now. Just ask them. :-)

[George M. Middius]

paul packer said:

ebay can be a shocking experience. I've had people ask whether the item in
the picture is the one I'm selling, whether "three" really means "three",
if I'd be willing to ship a pair of 40-lb speakers to Hong Kong, and more.
And people's grammar and spelling are sub-Usenet in quality. Maybe even
sub-Krooglish.

Try this for size:
"are these speakers same with the last time u won from here?"
I had to ask for clarification. He meant, was I listing the same
speakers again.

Maybe he was from Indonesia. You know what those people are like when it
comes to our language.

A question: Why is this thread called "What is wrong with the
Krooborg?"?

Why not?




--

Krooscience: The antidote to education, experience, and excellence.

[dizzy]

paul packer wrote:

Why did I never expect to see a header in RAO entitled, "I'm wrong."

What would you have done if you had looked over and seen that Arny had
wrote it?!?

[Eeyore]

"George M. Middius" wrote:

Try this for size:
"are these speakers same with the last time u won from here?"
I had to ask for clarification. He meant, was I listing the same
speakers again.

Maybe he was from Indonesia. You know what those people are like when it
comes to our language.

You've turned into a racist now too ?

Graham

[George M. Middius]

Poopie plotzed:

Maybe he was from Indonesia. You know what those people are like when it
comes to our language.

You've turned into a racist now too ?

Are you trying to get accepted into the Idiots' Club? Scottie is still the
reigning King of the Idiots, but maybe they'll let you in as the Substitute
Gofer.




--

Krooscience: The antidote to education, experience, and excellence.

[paul packer]

On Fri, 02 Feb 2007 03:00:51 GMT, dizzy wrote:

paul packer wrote:

Why did I never expect to see a header in RAO entitled, "I'm wrong."

What would you have done if you had looked over and seen that Arny had
wrote it?!?

Fainted, of course. Then got up and corrected your grammar.

[dizzy]

paul packer wrote:

dizzy wrote:

What would you have done if you had looked over and seen that Arny had
wrote it?!?

Fainted, of course. Then got up and corrected your grammar.

Would you then critique my wardrobe and interior decor?

[paul packer]

On Sat, 03 Feb 2007 04:39:24 GMT, dizzy wrote:

paul packer wrote:

dizzy wrote:

What would you have done if you had looked over and seen that Arny had
wrote it?!?

Fainted, of course. Then got up and corrected your grammar.

Would you then critique my wardrobe and interior decor?

No doubt there's ample opportunity for sharp criticism in those areas
of your existance as well (and your hair--why is it sticking straight
up like that?). However, I'll restrict myself to grammar for now. :-)