Spelling Punctuation Etc.

I rest my case

Good thought Long Range and Merry Christmas!

Foreign and specifically non-English speaking/spelling visitors are encouraged to post all the time. Anyone that is attempting a second language is allowed major exceptions and is/has always been encouraged to post in regardless of their English spelling or speaking ability.

I grew up in Canada.My French is atrocious. I live in California. My Spanish ability is minimal.Anyone that attempts to communicate in a second language is good in my books.

I'm adding this note to my first post.

T

Now that was funny!!


WoodsChick

Oh yes, don't forget that adding imperatives to to words such as regardless is a no no.

Got me.

This is actually a pretty fun thread however the real point of it is that we are at least in part a technical reference and should present ourselves in a professional manner. On many forums people post so many abbreviated words and phrases that that they become difficult to follow. Trust me we are not going to be grading anyone on sentence structure but the posts should read clearly and we should re frame from internet speak as much as possible. Remember that this forum was Coffee's gift to the Husqvarna community and all that he asks in return is that we conduct ourselves in the most professional manner that we are capable of. That's not a lot to ask for having such a great place to hang out in.

Rabskyline,

We can agree to disagree on the more harm than good. However, over three hundred views on this thread in a little over two days. Serious input from almost all. Dissent from a few. In fact, the most active thread we have had in quite a while. I guarantee that most of them are paying a little bit more attention to their spelling.

I've got big balls, I'm not afraid to be crucified over a spelling error even as Ironic as it may seem. I'm certainly not afraid to take on a subject that a lot of people privately bring up behind the scenes. I think that my original post stated quite clearly to call me on any mistakes I might make. I challenge you to personally hold me to an even higher standard than anyone else. The same will go for you.

We are not one of the other bike forums. We are Cafe Husky and hold a very high standard. As Rajo said, we have a lot of corporate and technical people viewing this site and looking at and examining it's content. If I have rubbed a few feathers so be it.

The only way a bar gets raised is by setting it higher and having others aspire to it. Most members in here appreciate clearly worded and thoughtful posts.

By the way Rabskyline... Merry Christmas. All the best to you and your family!

T

I knew this one was going to be a firebrand the moment I hit the submit button.

All good by me.


T

Lets keep in mind that the original intent of the post was to encourage better spelling, grammar and punctuation,... etc.

No one is being graded. Let's keep this in perspective.

T

"Try" sounds good to me.


Here is the oldest thread that exists on Cafe Husky: LINK

Really think about the words 'all count'. Those words imply they matter, but does not really define anything. It certainly does not specify a certain edition of a dictionary or anything like that.



I opened Cafe Husky so people could have a nice place to hang out and discuss Husqvarna bikes, the Husqvarna life style, and other things. While there are many places on the internet people discuss Husqvarna bikes I wanted Cafe Husky to be a level above those other places... and I had a reason.


Here was the plan for Cafe Husky:

I wanted a place where the people from Husqvarna to feel comfortable in visiting. It was my hope that they would feel comfortable in discussing the issues presented on the forum inside the factory. That communication would allow the betterment of the bikes, and everyone would win. The riders would get better bikes, dealers and factory would sell more bikes, the aftermarket manufacturers would do better - everyone wins.

If this was 'just another place on the internet' those people would not feel as comfortable in visiting, or even admitting they viewed it. Then the feedback would do no good.

Based on meetings with certain people, in person, on the phone, and through emails, that plan appears to be working great.



So that was the plan, and it seems to be working. I'm sure some of you still think the idea is a little silly, the really fantastic thing about the internet is there are seemingly limitless places on the internet to discuss almost any topic imaginable, each with their own characteristics and charm. It's all good, everyone is different, just like all the internet forums are different.



I want to thank everyone for taking the time to join, or even visiting and are reading this message. Your time is valuable and I appreciate you using some of that time to visit Cafe Husky.

I especially want to thank HuskyT for setting up an awesome vintage forum!

The amount of time he spends on this site, away from his family, and all his other duties, is tremendous.