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On Saturday, 20 January 2018 11:29:25 UTC, tim... wrote:
"dennis@home" wrote in message ... On 20/01/2018 11:08, Tim Streater wrote: 8 We shouldn't be giving currency to these non-words, even if lazy ****s like T i m think they are able to produce references for them. You shouldn't be posting here then as computers, usenet, etc. don't exist. I remember when I first started my interest in computing I was told by school teachers that the word "program" didn't exist (in UK English) Now, if you you told someone that, they would look at you like you had claimed to have just arrived from Mars. tim The word 'Computer' is from the 1640s. NT |
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On Saturday, 20 January 2018 11:55:55 UTC, Fredxx wrote:
On 20/01/2018 11:51, tabbypurr wrote: On Saturday, 20 January 2018 11:29:25 UTC, tim... wrote: "dennis@home" wrote in message ... On 20/01/2018 11:08, Tim Streater wrote: 8 We shouldn't be giving currency to these non-words, even if lazy ****s like T i m think they are able to produce references for them. You shouldn't be posting here then as computers, usenet, etc. don't exist. I remember when I first started my interest in computing I was told by school teachers that the word "program" didn't exist (in UK English) Now, if you you told someone that, they would look at you like you had claimed to have just arrived from Mars. tim The word 'Computer' is from the 1640s. Except its association with calculating 'machine' comes much later, late 19th Century? Up to then, anyone able to add up could be called a 'computer'. People were still called computers in the 1950s. NT |
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On Sat, 20 Jan 2018 05:21:51 -0800 (PST), wrote:
snip If someone can't comprehend the conjoining of the word comprehend with the standard ending -ible then they've really got a problem. Quite. And that would be all English teachers. Well, that is 'their thing' eh? It's the sort of attitude up with which I can not put. Hehe. Cheers, T i m |
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On Saturday, 20 January 2018 13:35:06 UTC, T i m wrote:
On Sat, 20 Jan 2018 05:21:51 -0800 (PST), tabbypurr wrote: snip If someone can't comprehend the conjoining of the word comprehend with the standard ending -ible then they've really got a problem. Quite. And that would be all English teachers. Well, that is 'their thing' eh? yeah but it's baseless. We're all familiar with the usual endings and prefixes, and able to use and understand them. What's their problem? They're problemous & pointlessful. It's the sort of attitude up with which I can not put. Hehe. Cheers, T i m |
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wrote: yeah but it's baseless. We're all familiar with the usual endings and prefixes, and able to use and understand them. What's their problem? They're problemous & pointlessful. Seems to be Brexiteers who moan about such things. It's called taking back control. You have been warned. -- *Out of my mind. Back in five minutes. Dave Plowman London SW To e-mail, change noise into sound. |
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On Sat, 20 Jan 2018 14:16:39 +0000 (GMT), "Dave Plowman (News)"
wrote: In article , wrote: yeah but it's baseless. We're all familiar with the usual endings and prefixes, and able to use and understand them. What's their problem? They're problemous & pointlessful. Seems to be Brexiteers who moan about such things. It's called taking back control. You have been warned. Hmmm, there does seem to be some strong correlation eh ... weg I'm still waiting for one of them to write out their list of things they voted for and that they *know* they are going at actually get? I mean, they must be pretty convinced because they voted for it (whatever 'it' turns out to be of course). ;-) Cheers, T i m |
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On 20/01/18 10:41, Roger Hayter wrote:
Tim Streater wrote: In article , Roger Hayter wrote: I wonder if comprehendible is in the same state of development as 'irregardless'? In other words, it is so widely used by relatively new, or ex-colonial, English speakers who do not know the word 'comprehensible' that it is in at least the New World dictionaries, but it still sounds wrong to more widely read English speakers. 'irregardless' is not a word. Neither is 'comprehendible'; Apparently it goes back to te16th centurey but both are in recent editions of American dictionaries. 'Inspirational' is not a word either, but has become nearly universal even in the UK. -- "When a true genius appears in the world, you may know him by this sign, that the dunces are all in confederacy against him." Jonathan Swift. |
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"Roger Hayter" wrote in message ... tim... wrote: "dennis@home" wrote in message ... On 20/01/2018 11:08, Tim Streater wrote: 8 We shouldn't be giving currency to these non-words, even if lazy ****s like T i m think they are able to produce references for them. You shouldn't be posting here then as computers, usenet, etc. don't exist. I remember when I first started my interest in computing I was told by school teachers that the word "program" didn't exist (in UK English) Now, if you you told someone that, they would look at you like you had claimed to have just arrived from Mars. So? If you didn't know the latest plot line in Eastenders they would also look at you as though you were an alien being. Your point is? words change tim |
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wrote in message ... On Saturday, 20 January 2018 11:29:25 UTC, tim... wrote: "dennis@home" wrote in message ... On 20/01/2018 11:08, Tim Streater wrote: 8 We shouldn't be giving currency to these non-words, even if lazy ****s like T i m think they are able to produce references for them. You shouldn't be posting here then as computers, usenet, etc. don't exist. I remember when I first started my interest in computing I was told by school teachers that the word "program" didn't exist (in UK English) Now, if you you told someone that, they would look at you like you had claimed to have just arrived from Mars. tim The word 'Computer' is from the 1640s. as (says 17th Cent) is the word programME tim NT |
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snip Cheers, T i m TTFN -- Lollipop? What lollipop? |
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Dave Plowman (News) wrote:
In article , wrote: yeah but it's baseless. We're all familiar with the usual endings and prefixes, and able to use and understand them. What's their problem? They're problemous & pointlessful. Seems to be Brexiteers who moan about such things. It's called taking back control. You have been warned. I'm intrigued: how do you arrive at that conclusion? -- Lollipop? What lollipop? |
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On Sat, 20 Jan 2018 21:20:11 +0000, Tim Streater
wrote: T i m wrote: In general, I agree. However, not all of us are educated to the same level or are interested (prioritisation of the spirit of the content over anal attention to word usage) able (word blindness / dyslexia / eyesight) and anyone with a reasonable EQ would know and accept that unsaid. Not an attribute present with Mr Streater unfortunately with his arrogant and pretentious attitude. Luckily for him, that all fits in well with his 'Fine arts' degree (obtained before Media Studies was an option for him). ;-) Gosh, I have a 'Fine Arts' degree, do I (not to be confused with a Fine Arts degree)? Who knew? Oh, do degrees from the E&M expire after time then? Strange, and there was me thinking that Physics is a science subject. Not getting the paint over the lines could be considered 'a science' by some? ;-) But well done you, whatever you have. I bet it looks lovely on the fridge. ;-) Cheers, T i m |
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On 20/01/18 20:28, Orvat Pehzoyl wrote:
You seem a little upset, T i m , I do hope I haven't given offence. I do hope you have... -- "Corbyn talks about equality, justice, opportunity, health care, peace, community, compassion, investment, security, housing...." "What kind of person is not interested in those things?" "Jeremy Corbyn?" |
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T i m wrote:
On Sat, 20 Jan 2018 20:28:28 +0000, lid (Orvat Pehzoyl) wrote: snip The *issue* was exactly that in this instance with someone I've never spoken to (using that alias anyway) thinks he has the complete freedom to comment on my use of a word in a sarcastic / patronising way that would likely earned him a punch in the mouth, had he done so under such circumstances face to face. Note how upset he got when I dared to suggest his input may not be wholly correct. Left brainers do give themselves away so easily. ;-( You seem a little upset, T i m , I do? I do hope I haven't given offence. Hey, this is Usenet, so it would take a lot more than you not knowing how you should interact with strangers to upset or offend me. If you had to say anything, a simple 'did you mean ...' would have been sufficient, I didn't need to comments and patronising. I'll admit I didn't use the best word but I defend the fact that it was a valid word as such and that you had no issues understanding my intended meaning by me using it ... especially considering this is a d-i-y group, not an English class. ;-) You made a mistake, you admit it and we are good. ;-) Cheers, T i m You misunderstand: I certainly don't admit to making a mistake and how we stand in our interpersonal relationship is a matter for future consideration. Before you pick me upon the point: some may consider the phrase "interpersonal relationship" to be tautological; I prefer to think of it as providing clarity. Regarding your assertion that this is a DIY group: I seem to have been misled; to judge by most of the content in here it's a place for off-topic posting, political tub-thumping, preening and display of sundry prejudices. -- Red lollipop. |
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On 21/01/18 13:34, Orvat Pehzoyl wrote:
Regarding your assertion that this is a DIY group: I seem to have been misled; to judge by most of the content in here it's a place for off-topic posting, political tub-thumping, preening and display of sundry prejudices. Yes, but its all D-I-Y prejudice and bigotry. No store-bought stuff. Well apart from remoaners and climate change adherents, that is... :-) -- Truth welcomes investigation because truth knows investigation will lead to converts. It is deception that uses all the other techniques. |
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On Sun, 21 Jan 2018 11:13:11 +0000, The Natural Philosopher
wrote: On 20/01/18 20:28, Orvat Pehzoyl wrote: You seem a little upset, T i m , I do hope I haven't given offence. I do hope you have... Of course you do as are the *only* hopes and aspirations of a sad, lonely old man. ;-( Cheers, T i m |
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Orvat Pehzoyl wrote: Regarding your assertion that this is a DIY group: I seem to have been misled; to judge by most of the content in here it's a place for off-topic posting, political tub-thumping, preening and display of sundry prejudices. And silly names. Mustn't forget those. -- *It ain't the size, it's... er... no, it IS ..the size. Dave Plowman London SW To e-mail, change noise into sound. |
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Dave Plowman (News) wrote:
In article , Orvat Pehzoyl wrote: Regarding your assertion that this is a DIY group: I seem to have been misled; to judge by most of the content in here it's a place for off-topic posting, political tub-thumping, preening and display of sundry prejudices. And silly names. Mustn't forget those. Don't be rotten. -- Lollipop? What lollipop? |
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On Friday, 19 January 2018 20:47:23 UTC, dennis@home wrote:
On 19/01/2018 11:00, whisky-dave wrote: 8 There are some occupations where the gender pay gap is the other way round such as in In the sex industry women get paid more. Don't base what you can charge on your limited knowledge. Its down to supply and demand and few demand you. I wasn't and what makes you think my knowledge is limited ? |
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On Friday, 19 January 2018 22:23:10 UTC, Bob Eager wrote:
On Fri, 19 Jan 2018 03:00:38 -0800, whisky-dave wrote: On Thursday, 18 January 2018 18:30:35 UTC, Johnny B Good wrote: On Wed, 17 Jan 2018 17:47:30 +0000, tim... wrote: "harry" wrote in message ... Bit long but interesting. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMcj...ature=youtu.be the gender pay gap (the average salary paid to women against the average salary paid to men) is caused because some women leave employment or take a long career beak to look after a family The only solution to that is to encourage an equal number of men to leave employment/take a long career break to look after the family nothing else works (or is a fair solution) There are some occupations where the gender pay gap is the other way round such as in In the sex industry women get paid more. And as wet nurses. Men rarely do that... Wet nurses aren't included in the sex industry statistics. |
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whisky-dave wrote: what makes you think my knowledge is limited ? Experience of your other posts? ;-) -- *I wish the buck stopped here. I could use a few. Dave Plowman London SW To e-mail, change noise into sound. |
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On Mon, 22 Jan 2018 02:53:11 -0800, whisky-dave wrote:
On Friday, 19 January 2018 22:23:10 UTC, Bob Eager wrote: On Fri, 19 Jan 2018 03:00:38 -0800, whisky-dave wrote: On Thursday, 18 January 2018 18:30:35 UTC, Johnny B Good wrote: On Wed, 17 Jan 2018 17:47:30 +0000, tim... wrote: "harry" wrote in message ... Bit long but interesting. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMcj...ature=youtu.be the gender pay gap (the average salary paid to women against the average salary paid to men) is caused because some women leave employment or take a long career beak to look after a family The only solution to that is to encourage an equal number of men to leave employment/take a long career break to look after the family nothing else works (or is a fair solution) There are some occupations where the gender pay gap is the other way round such as in In the sex industry women get paid more. And as wet nurses. Men rarely do that... Wet nurses aren't included in the sex industry statistics. Missed the point once again. Although some of them probably are... -- My posts are my copyright and if @diy_forums or Home Owners' Hub wish to copy them they can pay me £1 a message. Use the BIG mirror service in the UK: http://www.mirrorservice.org *lightning surge protection* - a w_tom conductor |
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On Monday, 22 January 2018 11:26:45 UTC, Bob Eager wrote:
On Mon, 22 Jan 2018 02:53:11 -0800, whisky-dave wrote: On Friday, 19 January 2018 22:23:10 UTC, Bob Eager wrote: On Fri, 19 Jan 2018 03:00:38 -0800, whisky-dave wrote: On Thursday, 18 January 2018 18:30:35 UTC, Johnny B Good wrote: On Wed, 17 Jan 2018 17:47:30 +0000, tim... wrote: "harry" wrote in message ... Bit long but interesting. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMcj...ature=youtu.be the gender pay gap (the average salary paid to women against the average salary paid to men) is caused because some women leave employment or take a long career beak to look after a family The only solution to that is to encourage an equal number of men to leave employment/take a long career break to look after the family nothing else works (or is a fair solution) There are some occupations where the gender pay gap is the other way round such as in In the sex industry women get paid more. And as wet nurses. Men rarely do that... Wet nurses aren't included in the sex industry statistics. Missed the point once again. yuo had a point ? Although some of them probably are... Quite unlikely. |
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On Monday, 22 January 2018 11:03:48 UTC, Dave Plowman (News) wrote:
In article , whisky-dave wrote: what makes you think my knowledge is limited ? Experience of your other posts? ;-) R-U-experienced. -- *I wish the buck stopped here. I could use a few. Dave Plowman London SW To e-mail, change noise into sound. |
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On 20/01/2018 11:55, Fredxx wrote:
The word 'Computer' is from the 1640s. Except its association with calculating 'machine' comes much later, late 19th Century? Up to then, anyone able to add up could be called a 'computer' Isn't that a computor? Mind in the 1640s any spelling was OK. Just ask Will Shaksper. Andy |
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