Is it because I am newer to this site that
I do not understand some of the comments
that go back and forth between some of you?
Are there actually some of you out there
that really care about spelling? Are there
actually some of you out there who care if
somebody has not read every single line in
every single topic and may ask a question
that has already been asked in a previous
discussion? Is it that annoying? Perhaps
I am simply the new kid in town trying to
understand the "cool crowd". Many of you
have a much greater knowledge of Gordon
Lightfoot than I do, and I enjoy reading
your comments,however there are times when it seems that this is not a GL forum at all.
If I'm wrong, tell me so, and I'll talk to
you later.

Is it because I am newer to this site that
I do not understand some of the comments
that go back and forth between some of you?
Are there actually some of you out there
that really care about spelling? Are there
actually some of you out there who care if
somebody has not read every single line in
every single topic and may ask a question
that has already been asked in a previous
discussion? Is it that annoying? Perhaps
I am simply the new kid in town trying to
understand the "cool crowd". Many of you
have a much greater knowledge of Gordon
Lightfoot than I do, and I enjoy reading
your comments,however there are times when it seems that this is not a GL forum at all.
If I'm wrong, tell me so, and I'll talk to
you later.

yeah, it's cause you're newer!. even the old timers are having trouble understanding what's going on http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif

we strive for correct spelling here and we use lots of smilies

quote:Originally posted by TheWatchman:
1. Could be
2. Probably so
3. Perhaps
4. If yes to above, than most likely yes.
5. "Perhaps I am simply the new kid in town trying to understand the "cool crowd".Perhaps
6. ...however there are times when it seems that this is not a GL forum at all. If I'm wrong, tell me so, and I'll talk to you ater."Hmmmmm.




Hmmmmm ?

quote:Originally posted by TheWatchman:
1. Could be
2. Probably so
3. Perhaps
4. If yes to above, than most likely yes.
5. "Perhaps I am simply the new kid in town trying to understand the "cool crowd".Perhaps
6. ...however there are times when it seems that this is not a GL forum at all. If I'm wrong, tell me so, and I'll talk to you ater."Hmmmmm.




Hmmmmm ?

Hel kno, we dont care abot spellng. N I fer one aint red evry sngle post, n i don hav no clu most of the tim. Welcom to da klub.

quote:Originally posted by Doug Letcher:
Is it because I am newer to this site that
I do not understand some of the comments
that go back and forth between some of you?
Are there actually some of you out there
that really care about spelling? Are there
actually some of you out there who care if
somebody has not read every single line in
every single topic and may ask a question
that has already been asked in a previous
discussion? Is it that annoying? Perhaps
I am simply the new kid in town trying to
understand the "cool crowd". Many of you
have a much greater knowledge of Gordon
Lightfoot than I do, and I enjoy reading
your comments,however there are times when it seems that this is not a GL forum at all.
If I'm wrong, tell me so, and I'll talk to
you later.

Hel kno, we dont care abot spellng. N I fer one aint red evry sngle post, n i don hav no clu most of the tim. Welcom to da klub.

quote:Originally posted by Doug Letcher:
Is it because I am newer to this site that
I do not understand some of the comments
that go back and forth between some of you?
Are there actually some of you out there
that really care about spelling? Are there
actually some of you out there who care if
somebody has not read every single line in
every single topic and may ask a question
that has already been asked in a previous
discussion? Is it that annoying? Perhaps
I am simply the new kid in town trying to
understand the "cool crowd". Many of you
have a much greater knowledge of Gordon
Lightfoot than I do, and I enjoy reading
your comments,however there are times when it seems that this is not a GL forum at all.
If I'm wrong, tell me so, and I'll talk to
you later.

Probably a combination of grief, boredom and endless waiting for new material has brought us to this sad state of affairs. But that should change in a few days.

Stay tuned.

Bill http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif

quote:Originally posted by Doug Letcher:
Is it because I am newer to this site that
I do not understand some of the comments
that go back and forth between some of you?
Are there actually some of you out there
that really care about spelling? Are there
actually some of you out there who care if
somebody has not read every single line in
every single topic and may ask a question
that has already been asked in a previous
discussion? Is it that annoying? Perhaps
I am simply the new kid in town trying to
understand the "cool crowd". Many of you
have a much greater knowledge of Gordon
Lightfoot than I do, and I enjoy reading
your comments,however there are times when it seems that this is not a GL forum at all.
If I'm wrong, tell me so, and I'll talk to
you later.


A lot of the comments that go back and forth are done in jest. Many of us have known each other for years. We get to goofing off sometimes, and I can see where a new person would read a few of the remarks the wrong way.
As far as spelling goes, we tease DMD3 because he's the young'un in the group. He used to make a few spelling errors and we'd jump all over him, but it was all done in fun, and I've got to admit, he has learned to spell.
I don't mind hearing the same question or reading the same discussion over again at all. We have to realize, new people come in here daily, and chances are, they will ask a question that has already been asked, and 9 times out of 10, they will get answers. It's really an individual choice as to whether or not they want to read every post. Again, some of the comments about this are made jokingly. Once you get to know everbody, you'll know what I mean.
I would much rather see discussions get recycled than to have the group die out. The newsgroup is very boring to me. People either think there is nothing left to say that has not already been said, or they are afraid to speak their minds, like some higher being with more Lightheadness will send a thunderbolt at them. I like this place the way it is. Nice and open.

Cathy http://www.cathycowette.com

Doug,

I think as far as the current "active posters" Im probably one of the old timers and I've seen the discussion board go through many changes over the years.

As Cathy said, most of the comments are in jest. Although there are a few personalities around here that can be somewhat abrasive, I still don't think they mean any harm. After all, variety is the spice of life - and yes it's quite obvious which personalities clash. You just have to get to know everyone and kind of decide for yourself what comments to chalk up to the person making them and which ones you'd care to give credence to.

But in any event, don't go away. Most everyone's bark is worse than their bite and they are a very informative bunch, albeit opinionated http://www.corfid.com/ubb/wink.gif

Janice


quote:Originally posted by Doug Letcher:
Is it because I am newer to this site that
I do not understand some of the comments
that go back and forth between some of you?
Are there actually some of you out there
that really care about spelling? Are there
actually some of you out there who care if
somebody has not read every single line in
every single topic and may ask a question
that has already been asked in a previous
discussion? Is it that annoying? Perhaps
I am simply the new kid in town trying to
understand the "cool crowd". Many of you
have a much greater knowledge of Gordon
Lightfoot than I do, and I enjoy reading
your comments,however there are times when it seems that this is not a GL forum at all.
If I'm wrong, tell me so, and I'll talk to
you later.

I think it's always correct to care about spelling. It's one of the ways other people view us. If you spell like a moron, chances are you really are one.

I think it's always correct to care about spelling. It's one of the ways other people view us. If you spell like a moron, chances are you really are one.

I agree, Cathy, the News Group has really died down. I'm pretty much afraid to say anything over there because each time I do, I usually get chastized in one way or another - and it doesn't seem to be in jest as it does over here. Actually, my posts usually get ignored over here, which I much prefer compared to the responses at the NG. Several years back, it was an ongoing joke amongst some of us who were actively posting here - "you want a topic to die, just have Janice post to the thread" http://www.corfid.com/ubb/biggrin.gif

Anyway, I imagine both places will start hopping with posts in the next few weeks.

Janice

quote:Originally posted by Cathy:

A lot of the comments that go back and forth are done in jest. Many of us have known each other for years. We get to goofing off sometimes, and I can see where a new person would read a few of the remarks the wrong way.
As far as spelling goes, we tease DMD3 because he's the young'un in the group. He used to make a few spelling errors and we'd jump all over him, but it was all done in fun, and I've got to admit, he has learned to spell.
I don't mind hearing the same question or reading the same discussion over again at all. We have to realize, new people come in here daily, and chances are, they will ask a question that has already been asked, and 9 times out of 10, they will get answers. It's really an individual choice as to whether or not they want to read every post. Again, some of the comments about this are made jokingly. Once you get to know everbody, you'll know what I mean.
I would much rather see discussions get recycled than to have the group die out. The newsgroup is very boring to me. People either think there is nothing left to say that has not already been said, or they are afraid to speak their minds, like some higher being with more Lightheadness will send a thunderbolt at them. I like this place the way it is. Nice and open.

Cathy http://www.cathycowette.com

quote:Originally posted by Rob1956:
I think it's always correct to care about spelling. It's one of the ways other people view us. If you spell like a moron, chances are you really are one.


Sure it's correct to care about one's own spelling, but is it correct to put down another for their spelling - in a meanspirited way? I mean isn't it possible to just think they are morons to yourself?

Thank you all for your responses.

Thank you all for your responses.

quote:Originally posted by Rob1956:
I think it's always correct to care about spelling. It's one of the ways other people view us. If you spell like a moron, chances are you really are one.

Sheesh!! What kind of a comment is this?? Who are you anyway? I didn't know spelling was so important to a chat board on Gordon Lightfoot! One thing's for sure : If this is the barometer you think measures how other people view us,... how about tactlessness and arrogance?

quote:Originally posted by Rob1956:
I think it's always correct to care about spelling. It's one of the ways other people view us. If you spell like a moron, chances are you really are one.

Sheesh!! What kind of a comment is this?? Who are you anyway? I didn't know spelling was so important to a chat board on Gordon Lightfoot! One thing's for sure : If this is the barometer you think measures how other people view us,... how about tactlessness and arrogance?

Oh well, as someone here says ever onward.
Doug plunge in just remember the water can get mighty chilly occasionally. But, the main point is to have fun evben when others act like the end of the world has come (it hasn't, trust me, we're still here).

Oh well, as someone here says ever onward.
Doug plunge in just remember the water can get mighty chilly occasionally. But, the main point is to have fun evben when others act like the end of the world has come (it hasn't, trust me, we're still here).

Whoa! The whole spelling thing came up because DMD3 was posting and it became difficult to understand. As Cathy said his spelling has improved, and I think most of the reason was because we joshed him and he cared enough to do better. He is still in school and I bet even his teachers have seen an improvement. Spelling is important and what Rob said has truth to it. Adults are judged by their spelling, just as we (as a people not individually) used to judge people who couldn't read. The spelling topic has been a running joke for a while now. Calm down, no "buddy" is mean spirited here. Haven't you ever heard the "Gordon Lightfoot fans are the nicest people"?

Whoa! The whole spelling thing came up because DMD3 was posting and it became difficult to understand. As Cathy said his spelling has improved, and I think most of the reason was because we joshed him and he cared enough to do better. He is still in school and I bet even his teachers have seen an improvement. Spelling is important and what Rob said has truth to it. Adults are judged by their spelling, just as we (as a people not individually) used to judge people who couldn't read. The spelling topic has been a running joke for a while now. Calm down, no "buddy" is mean spirited here. Haven't you ever heard the "Gordon Lightfoot fans are the nicest people"?

Like i awways sed, i woodent ah ben so dum if Mum wood of let me go to skoole insted of puttin me to wirk at sich a yung ayge to sipport her bad habitz.
I tryed to tell her i neaded a ejukashun, butt she woodent lissen.

Cathy (hoping Hazel doesn't read this http://www.corfid.com/ubb/eek.gif ) http://www.cathycowette.com

if I accidentally misspelled a word though I wouldn't want someone to bark at me for my spelling if I didn't mean it

otherwise, it is advantageous to spell all words as correctly as possible if you can

if I accidentally misspelled a word though I wouldn't want someone to bark at me for my spelling if I didn't mean it

otherwise, it is advantageous to spell all words as correctly as possible if you can

Hey Y'all,

Good to see some old fashioned controversy drawing everyone out of the woodwork. Good way to get warmed up for the reviews that are due from everyone regarding "Harmony" no later then May 21, 2004. FYI - if you have not purchased at least one copy and sent in your receipt and a review by that date your password will be suspended.

Bill http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif

quote:Originally posted by TheWatchman:
Who said being a moron is a bad thing? This is not a chat room, it's a message forum. There is a difference though. Being that writing is our only way of communicating here, spelling should be important. For example Revfred...

eye wunt two no howe to reearange the konfurrense rume two akomidate too hundrid peeple. Someone could rightly assume that I am a moron if I wrote this way. Not a cut-down but if I am an adult and can't spell any better than a 6 year old, something has gone awry in the ol' nogen. Whether it pains you or not, morons do exist in this world. There everywhere.lol Is there a fungus among us? I'm not saying fungus is bad by the way.



First of all: my humble apologies re: " chat board". I MEANT of course, "message board". I will concur that it's far better to read something legible than not. And yes, still on the topic of morons, they ARE out there. But let's be a little less harsh on those who make typo. errors. I wasn't aware of earlier threads on DMD's spelling, who I understand may have misspelled words on purpose. But now let's talk about proper grammer! i.e. " there everywhere" ? Was this just a forgivable adult typo perhaps??? Shouldn't it be " they're everywhere?".....!
Not sure what you meant by the fungus reference....

quote:Originally posted by TheWatchman:
Who said being a moron is a bad thing? This is not a chat room, it's a message forum. There is a difference though. Being that writing is our only way of communicating here, spelling should be important. For example Revfred...

eye wunt two no howe to reearange the konfurrense rume two akomidate too hundrid peeple. Someone could rightly assume that I am a moron if I wrote this way. Not a cut-down but if I am an adult and can't spell any better than a 6 year old, something has gone awry in the ol' nogen. Whether it pains you or not, morons do exist in this world. There everywhere.lol Is there a fungus among us? I'm not saying fungus is bad by the way.



First of all: my humble apologies re: " chat board". I MEANT of course, "message board". I will concur that it's far better to read something legible than not. And yes, still on the topic of morons, they ARE out there. But let's be a little less harsh on those who make typo. errors. I wasn't aware of earlier threads on DMD's spelling, who I understand may have misspelled words on purpose. But now let's talk about proper grammer! i.e. " there everywhere" ? Was this just a forgivable adult typo perhaps??? Shouldn't it be " they're everywhere?".....!
Not sure what you meant by the fungus reference....

[QUOTE]Originally posted by TheWatchman:
[B] We all spell words incorrectly sometimes but with DMD3, he has to be doing at least some of it intentionally. I think he likes the attention. Like "I half to get that CD". After numerous people pointing out to him that he should be using "have" instead of "half", he used it all the more.

................

[QUOTE]Originally posted by TheWatchman:
[B] We all spell words incorrectly sometimes but with DMD3, he has to be doing at least some of it intentionally. I think he likes the attention. Like "I half to get that CD". After numerous people pointing out to him that he should be using "have" instead of "half", he used it all the more.

................

quote:Originally posted by TheWatchman:
No, it wasn't a typo Revfred. In light of the discussion here, isn't it obveeus? It went over your head and hit the wall.

By the way, being that you are now into correcting spelling errors, despite your obvious loathing for the practice, the correct spelling of "grammer" is actually "GRAMMAR"!

I found the fungus among us.



Right! Wanted to see if you were paying attention. Nice cover by the way for an obvious typo error...Hope you feel a whole lot better with the name-calling...I had no idea 6 year olds knew big words like that...btw, the whole spelling dilemma is yours, not mine.

quote:Originally posted by TheWatchman:
No, it wasn't a typo Revfred. In light of the discussion here, isn't it obveeus? It went over your head and hit the wall.

By the way, being that you are now into correcting spelling errors, despite your obvious loathing for the practice, the correct spelling of "grammer" is actually "GRAMMAR"!

I found the fungus among us.



Right! Wanted to see if you were paying attention. Nice cover by the way for an obvious typo error...Hope you feel a whole lot better with the name-calling...I had no idea 6 year olds knew big words like that...btw, the whole spelling dilemma is yours, not mine.

quote:Originally posted by TheWatchman:
Are you adding things to my posts when you quote me? Stop it now. That's not playing fair is it?


How about a truce?

quote:Originally posted by TheWatchman:
Are you adding things to my posts when you quote me? Stop it now. That's not playing fair is it?


How about a truce?

quote:Originally posted by TheWatchman:
Are you adding things to my posts when you quote me? Stop it now or I'm going to kick your butt. That's not playing fair is it?

Now, now, Watchman, there's no need for violence...

quote:Originally posted by TheWatchman:
Are you adding things to my posts when you quote me? Stop it now or I'm going to kick your butt. That's not playing fair is it?

Now, now, Watchman, there's no need for violence...

quote:Originally posted by TheWatchman:
Very funny Duncan.


It really would have been funny if he had said "I'll half to kick your butt."

Cathy http://www.cathycowette.com

I haven't seen this many posts this fast... since I was away from the site for two weeks with a busy workload in December! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/eek.gif Cathy,your mis-spelled message gave me a migraine! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/biggrin.gif http://www.corfid.com/ubb/tongue.gif
Doug,if this was a Lightfoot board actually able to exist in the 1970's & 80's we'd have "tons" to talk about where he's concerned. In the past year that I've been here,we've been lucky to have anything to discuss at all. Not exactly a happy topic to talk about a man's near-d. experience.

We were happy to talk about his recovery though and the news of Harmony's (formerly Twenty) impending release. Other than that, all we've had are speculative questions of,"what would you do if", or,"what does such and such a song mean", and a lot of other really good questions related to Gord.

As far as albums go,all they have had since the site started was,"Painter","Songbook",The Final Four,"Complete Greatest Hits","Classic Masters", and his 20th original studio project.

I made a similar statement a few months back and since then I've realized,it may be a Gordon Lightfoot discussion board, but that doesn't mean you can't have other conversations,as long as they're worth reading.

As far as spelling goes,I wish everyone was a great speller but websites are just a way to pass the time.
Like TV,Radio,Movies,actual human activity that requires leaving the house once in awhile! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/biggrin.gif Simply put,it's just a website and not a serious life priority. We're all Lightfoot fans but we do other things outside of this as well.

Now,aren't you glad you got to see one of my very well thought out,typed and correctly spelled messages?? http://www.corfid.com/ubb/wink.gif http://www.corfid.com/ubb/biggrin.gif You're thanking me already aren't ya? http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif "What a speller!" http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif http://www.corfid.com/ubb/biggrin.gif http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif http://www.corfid.com/ubb/biggrin.gif http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif Aurevoir! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/cool.gif

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Borderstone,gonna post some lines tonight! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/biggrin.gif

[This message has been edited by Borderstone (edited May 05, 2004).]

Yes, except for "their [sic]worth reading".