Is it just me....

[Andy_Faber]

Mmmmm, the future of this forum thread has elicited 48ish posts which is interesting whilst everybody now seems to be retreating to their well stated positions perhaps a twitchy peace will ensue whilst the armoury is re-stocked!
Ah well, at least theirs a footie match coming up and we can have the benefit of MA's excellent reports! Meanwhile I'm doing a good line in olive branches...... anyone??

Got any olives on it?

[ramAnag]

Got any olives on it?

You’d only get the lathe out and ‘turn’ it into a truncheon.
Remarkably hard and solid…olive wood.

[Andy_Faber]

You’d only get the lathe out and ‘turn’ it into a truncheon.
Remarkably hard and solid…olive wood.

Nah, I'm a lover not a fighter. But I do love olives

[MadAmster]

Nah, I'm a lover not a fighter. But I do love olives

... and doubtless she loves yours

[MadAmster]

When it comes to dyslexic posters, nobody could match the legend that was B4 (RIP Daniel). He was a classic and got a lot of aggro online until people realised he was seriously dyslexic. I remember years ago, he couldn't get a job because he was unable to put together a legible CV. I offered to help him and we'd made a start when Elaine Dean also offered. Her being local and me not made it eminently sensible for her to take over the "baton".

Never known such a fanatical Rams supporter and his battle cries, including the legendary plea not to forget your "flanges and scravers" will go down in history. He passed last November, aged just 38. Got the minute's applause at the next home game and, during the applause, Owen Bradley waxed lyrical about B4. Most definitely the most dyslexic person I've ever come across and 100% Derby, through and through.

I might still highlight some classic howlers, especially from people who "ought to know better" but I shall not be lampooning those who obviously CAN'T do better.

[Geoff Parkstone]

Ah yes I recall the "tick tock" from before it became a social media platform. I can't remember the posters name but I recall he gave as much as he got.

I think we have to accept platforms such as these are not kind and people will say stuff on here that they wouldn't say face to face ( well probably wouldn't anyway). Doesn't make it right but I doubt it's just an issue that afflicts this forum.

Back in the Bloomer days it wasn't any better - Rats v Swale etc and bolstered by a mod

[SithHappens]

When it comes to dyslexic posters, nobody could match the legend that was B4 (RIP Daniel). He was a classic and got a lot of aggro online until people realised he was seriously dyslexic. I remember years ago, he couldn't get a job because he was unable to put together a legible CV. I offered to help him and we'd made a start when Elaine Dean also offered. Her being local and me not made it eminently sensible for her to take over the "baton".

Never known such a fanatical Rams supporter and his battle cries, including the legendary plea not to forget your "flanges and scravers" will go down in history. He passed last November, aged just 38. Got the minute's applause at the next home game and, during the applause, Owen Bradley waxed lyrical about B4. Most definitely the most dyslexic person I've ever come across and 100% Derby, through and through.

I might still highlight some classic howlers, especially from people who "ought to know better" but I shall not be lampooning those who obviously CAN'T do better.

I think B4 was OK with some gentle ribbing, who couldn't help but smile over his Connor Sammon song. It was the outright nastiness that wasn't nice, but that usually came from opposition fans.

I will poke fun but only if It's obvious autocorrect has kicked in.

I'm not sure if I'm slightly dyslexic or not, I often have to stop myself at work and read back emails etc as I type as the word sounds and often put the wrong spelling, they're, their there , here, hear etc, I also have issues saying some words, I've never been able to properly say anonymous ha.

I think mine stems back to school, I never learnt to write joined up, even today I write in block capitals.

I do put the blame on the teacher at school mind when the class was learning I did struggle but rather than persist he just told me I was thick and I wasn't allowed to continue learning.

How times have changed, imagine doing that now?

Who'd have thought I'd become a developer lol.

[ramAnag]

I think B4 was OK with some gentle ribbing, who couldn't help but smile over his Connor Sammon song. It was the outright nastiness that wasn't nice, but that usually came from opposition fans.

I will poke fun but only if It's obvious autocorrect has kicked in.

I'm not sure if I'm slightly dyslexic or not, I often have to stop myself at work and read back emails etc as I type as the word sounds and often put the wrong spelling, they're, their there , here, hear etc, I also have issues saying some words, I've never been able to properly say anonymous ha.

I think mine stems back to school, I never learnt to write joined up, even today I write in block capitals.

I do put the blame on the teacher at school mind when the class was learning I did struggle but rather than persist he just told me I was thick and I wasn't allowed to continue learning.

How times have changed, imagine doing that now?

Who'd have thought I'd become a developer lol.

Shockingly bad teaching, Sith. Should be ashamed of him(?)self.
I doubt you’re dyslexic…anymore than I suffer from dyscalculia. Maybe spelling wasn’t your strong point and I’m certainly pretty crap at maths but there are maybe too many people looking for labels these days.
Always believed that what’s being said is more important than perfect grammar anyway.

As for Andy’s self proclaimed ‘cleverdickyness’ with language, ‘omongst’. Really? Oops!

[Andy_Faber]

Shockingly bad teaching, Sith.

As for Andy’s self proclaimed ‘cleverdickyness’ with language, ‘omongst’. Really? Oops!

I thought it’d be you who took the bait. You missed ‘prefect’

[ramAnag]

I thought it’d be you who took the bait. You missed ‘prefect’

Not really…just thought ‘no one’s prefect’ was your little joke. Didn’t realise ‘omongst’ was you just joshing too.