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Originally Posted by MMM (Post 463811)

Funny. There is nothing "clear" about the differences to me. (I guess the sarcastic one looks sarcastic, but I don't usually try and translate the smilies. Maybe I should.)

smilies tell almost half the story of a post (if they're used frequently enough) >.>"''''
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as mmm quoted x]

naaaantte ne x]
that's usually the case w/ this on anyway =3

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Originally Posted by MMM (Post 463811)

Funny. There is nothing "clear" about the differences to me. (I guess the sarcastic one looks sarcastic, but I don't usually try and translate the smilies. Maybe I should.)

So, uh you skipped over them? Oh my...and here I wonder what some of those XD and :P are....

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Originally Posted by MMM (Post 463768)

On a forum like this, where we only see each other's words, how you use language is how people will form an opinion of you. Fair or not, that's the way it is.

That's strange... I can't say I've ever thought any less of someone that didn't use proper English or correct grammar.

I rarely ever write correctly on a forum. This is not due to the fact that I am illiterate, it is simply, laziness! English is my fourth language, therefore, even with my advanced/fluent level, I find it too much of a hassle to write using perfect English. The way I see it is; if you guys can understand me, then it’s enough. I am not writing anything formal, so, where is the need to make sure that every comma or capital letter etc is included?
On the other hand, I do understand your grievances when it involves people speaking in a language that cannot be called “English”, i.e. “i cnt w8 4 my bd”. “I can’t wait for my birthday”. If I’m honest though, I can’t say I’ve come across anyone that speaks in that manner on this forum. I’ve been able to understand everything people have said, on a grammatical level that is :p

EDIT: Can someone please explain what "A grammar Nazi" means exactly?

I have an excuse....I use it conciously though.

From capital letters to the last .

My mood doesnt really have an effect on my typing anymore.

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Originally Posted by MMM (Post 463811)

Funny. There is nothing "clear" about the differences to me. (I guess the sarcastic one looks sarcastic, but I don't usually try and translate the smilies. Maybe I should.)

Hmm... Well, I don't think I can give an explanation, really. Like real facial expressions, they're quite situational and are used differently by different people.

All I can say is that, like in face-to-face conversation, the "tone" of what you're reading/hearing and the visual cue of a(n) smilie/expression can help to make something more clear with respect to the intentions of the writer/speaker.

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Originally Posted by noodle (Post 463829)

Actually, noodle, I've long thought that aside from some (relatively) minor punctuation infractions, your grammar is pretty damn good!

Fourth language?! Jeez, what languages do you speak?

I write using grammer, but when I'm lazy, or in a hurry, I just type, it usually ends up like this: THat

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Originally Posted by Amnell (Post 463842)

Actually, noodle, I've long thought that aside from some (relatively) minor punctuation infractions, your grammar is pretty damn good!

Fourth language?! Jeez, what languages do you speak?

:) Thank you, Amnell.
The languages in the order I’ve learnt them; Berber/Kabyle (mother tongue), Arabic, French and finally English. Though, I must admit, my English is better than my French (according to exam results and the level of confidence I have using them).

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Originally Posted by noodle (Post 463878)

Wow really? Your English is exceptional!

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Originally Posted by MissMisa (Post 463880)

Wow really? Your English is exceptional!

:o hehe. Thank you. You're too kind. I guess it should be expected from someone that has lived in the UK for 11 years.