Spelling Punctuation Etc.

[HuskyT]

Another hilarious thread... I kinda wish the poster would have checked his own spelling and grammar before throwing it up for the slaughter ! ..ps, its getting world wide attention which i think just shows just how ridiculous it is !, not to mention the most pettiest thing i've read in years !...good work !

I rest my case****************************************

 

[High-Side]

Everyone makes mistakes guys.... obviously , I just made one.

The intent of this post was to make everyone aware of this kind of stuff but more importantly to "encourage" proper spelling , punctuation etc...

As far as the Moorons go... they are everywhere!

Merry Christmas High-Side!

T

Merry Christmas to you too!

 

[Long Range]

My only concern is that this rule may discourage some of our foreign visitors from posting.

Merry Xmas everyone!

 

[HuskyT]

My only concern is that this rule may discourage some of our foreign visitors from posting.

Merry Xmas everyone!

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

 

[Michel Dufayard]

Yes, we are foreigners, but I 'll appreciate to be corrected if my english is not correct ! Keep progressing !

 

[Seahorse]

Stick to the following simple grammatical rules and you won't go too far wrong......

1. Verbs has to agree with their subjects.

2. Remember to never split an infinitive.

3. Parenthetical remarks (however relevant) are (usually) unnecessary.

4. Never use a big word when a diminutive one would suffice.

5. Use words correctly, irregardless of how others elude to them.

6. Use the apostrophe in it's proper place and omit it when its not needed.

7. Eliminate unnecessary references. As Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, "I hate quotations."

8. Who needs rhetorical questions?

9. Exaggeration is a billion times worse than understatement.

10. Last but not least, avoid cliches like the plague..

 

[WoodsChick]

Stick to the following simple grammatical rules and you won't go too far wrong......

1. Verbs has to agree with their subjects.

2. Remember to never split an infinitive.

3. Parenthetical remarks (however relevant) are (usually) unnecessary.

4. Never use a big word when a diminutive one would suffice.

5. Use words correctly, irregardless of how others elude to them.

6. Use the apostrophe in it's proper place and omit it when its not needed.

7. Eliminate unnecessary references. As Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, "I hate quotations."

8. Who needs rhetorical questions?

9. Exaggeration is a billion times worse than understatement.

10. Last but not least, avoid cliches like the plague..

Now that was funny!!


WoodsChick

 

[rajobigguy]

Stick to the following simple grammatical rules and you won't go too far wrong......

1. Verbs has to agree with their subjects.

2. Remember to never split an infinitive.

3. Parenthetical remarks (however relevant) are (usually) unnecessary.

4. Never use a big word when a diminutive one would suffice.

5. Use words correctly, irregardless of how others elude to them.

6. Use the apostrophe in it's proper place and omit it when its not needed.

7. Eliminate unnecessary references. As Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, "I hate quotations."

8. Who needs rhetorical questions?

9. Exaggeration is a billion times worse than understatement.

10. Last but not least, avoid cliches like the plague..

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

 

[Seahorse]

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

Ahhhh...Double negatives, now we have a whole new kettle of fish to discuss..

Usually two negatives equal a positive and therefore negate each other....If you want to be negative, use only one

 

[rabskyline]

Everyone makes mistakes guys.... obviously , I just made one.

The intent of this post was to make everyone aware of this kind of stuff but more importantly to "encourage" proper spelling , punctuation etc... (try it yourself !, i dont find it that important on a dirtbike forum ! you must be murder to live with, a real PITA ! )

As far as the MooronsMoron possibly ?? go... they are everywhere!

Merry Christmas High_Side!

T

takes one to know one !

 

[rajobigguy]

Ahhhh...Double negatives, now we have a whole new kettle of fish to discuss..

Usually two negatives equal a positive and therefore negate each other....If you want to be negative, use only one

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]

I reckon the thread starter has made a laughing stock of the/his "expected standards of grammar and punctuation for the site". It was a serious post from him and was badly done in its own right which is ironic !. I cant really be bothered to punctuate everything properly as its just not necessary and if this is the bare bones of what the place is all about then its going to be a downfall and cause other husky owners to avoid it !. Have a look on other sites(bike forums) its getting laughed at(not with) on a grand scale now and doing the forum no good whatsoever...
i agree that a legible standard is required for people to understand/get the jist of the posts that people add in here but by no means is it necessary to go this far . I find the thread cringeworthy actually.

ps, spellcheck away... i (and most others ) dont care if there are some punctuation and grammar errors, i have been out of school for 20 odd years and dont need/use the highschool level of english grammar and punctuation to get by on a daily level in or out of business ! this thread in its basic form means well, but is causing agro and doing more harm than good in my opinion !

 

[PALMER84ONE]

Poor HuskyT, you are all frying him like a fish!
I think it's ok, he is a big guy and can take it.

 

[HuskyT]

I reckon the thread starter has made a laughing stock of the/his "expected standards of grammar and punctuation for the site". It was a serious post from him and was badly done in its own right which is ironic !. I cant really be bothered to punctuate everything properly as its just not necessary and if this is the bare bones of what the place is all about then its going to be a downfall and cause other husky owners to avoid it !. Have a look on other sites(bike forums) its getting laughed at(not with) on a grand scale now and doing the forum no good whatsoever...
i agree that a legible standard is required for people to understand/get the jist of the posts that people add in here but by no means is it necessary to go this far . I find the thread cringeworthy actually.

ps, spellcheck away... i (and most others ) dont care if there are some punctuation and grammar errors, i have been out of school for 20 odd years and dont need/use the highschool level of english grammar and punctuation to get by on a daily level in or out of business ! this thread in its basic form means well, but is causing agro and doing more harm than good in my opinion !

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

 

[HuskyT]

Poor HuskyT, you are all frying him like a fish!
I think it's ok, he is a big guy and can take it.

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

All good by me.


T

 

[Seahorse]

Guys….please indulge me for just a moment…

I did my schooling way back in the 50/60’s. I am a product of the “old-school” Catholic Education System.

The nuns that taught me maths, spelling and grammer were devoted to their calling. Devoted to the extent that they insisted that their students must excel, even if this meant flogging us with bamboo canes and using the back of their hand across our faces until the “knowledge” was instilled into us.

As a result, I can now spell reasonably well, and occasionally, on a good day, can even put together a few paragraphs in fractured English when necessary. However, to this day, I bear deep scars, both mental and physical, as a result of this form of education, and its insistence on accuracy.

While I can see the importance of spelling, punctuation, grammar etc…please, lets not get too bogged down about it. After all, this is Café Husky, and we are here primarily because we share a common love of all things Husqvarna….NOT.. “The Queens English”… I am more than happy to accept any useful information that will help me resolve a problem with my bike or improve my riding skills…no matter how how badly worded the post may be, or if it happens to contain contain a high percentage of hit-and-miss spelling.

I visit Cafe Husky to both gain and share information about my bike and my hobby with like minded souls. I am not here to judge or be judged. I would like to think that any posts that I do make on occasions, may in some small way impart some hard won engineering knowledge or life experiences, for the benefit of all members here, and that ultimately, I am recognised for making positive, considered posts, and not necessarily for my spelling or grammatical skills.

In conclusion..Yes, I agree, proper English and Spelling is important, but in the overall scheme of things, it is not as important as riding or working on our Huskies and the willingness to share the joy and knowledge gained with our mates here on Café Husky.

 

[rabskyline]

i agree with seahorse mostly.. while its moslty amusing , i feel its not crucial to get the whole grammar right and i am not holding anyone to higher judgement like you think, thats your thread topic, not mine, i just think its a stupid thread but really, i couldnt give a hoot ! i am here for the bike issues and knowledge of the others...not the spelling lessons !

 

[Husq.fleet]

I'm probably one of the worst. Here's my excuse-I "TRY" to have perfect spelling and grammer all day, being a college instructor. By late in the evening I'm just used up and thats my story.

 

[HuskyT]

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

 

[Coffee]

I'm probably one of the worst. Here's my excuse-I "TRY" to have perfect spelling and grammer all day, being a college instructor. By late in the evening I'm just used up and thats my story.

"Try" sounds good to me.


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

A very warm welcome one and all.

The goal of this site is to give a place for Husqvarna enthusiasts to have a place with a relaxed atmosphere to discuss whatever you want within reason – stories, trip reports, talk about the bikes, and whatever else may be on your mind. Non-Husqvarna owners are also welcome.

This is a High-Class forum – post accordingly. Attitude, helpfulness, spelling, punctuation, all count.

Motorcycle manufacturers and affiliates are warmly welcomed and encouraged to post.

..........

Enjoy.

Sincerely Dean

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.