WHAT IS THE POINT?

[Gość: nat]

Have been browsing through your Forum for a couple of weeks now just to try
and sus it out what it is all about. And I am stuck! No debate, no
contraversy, nothing that matters to man or beast. Some semi-learned
linguists, loads of ego trips, few know-alls and occassional desperados in
search of a partner from overseas. At least the latter are honest about their
motives for occupying the web space. The rest are just struggling to
establish their linguistic supremacy and prove ...what exactly? In the great
scheme of things it really is an utter waste of time to deliberate when 'any
milk' becomes 'some milk', providing it's not 'that milk' or, God forbid,
just 'milk! How about employing some common sense or simple instinct? Some of
you lot can single-handedly kill the joy of learning English for generations
to come. In the name of what precisely?

[Gość: Wojtek]

nat,
"in the great scheme of things" most deliberations are "utter waste of time"
anyway... Still, time wasting could be done much more interestingly. But look
what happens to threads that dare to ask questions other than linguistic - they
die under their own weight.
The Point is probably to go through all you mentioned (ego trips mostly) until
the next phase, maturity. It takes time.
Wojtek

[Gość: sisi]

Gość portalu: nat napisał(a):

> The rest are just struggling to
> establish their linguistic supremacy and prove ...what exactly?
Your posts show you don't struggle to do that, as it comes out naturally (that
is, you're gifted or something), yet a kind of linguistic supremacy sticks out
of your 'many a learn[id] comment', if you know what I mean.
If you know what the PC or ENTER stand for, just lay off asking questions like
what is the point of this forum.
> In the name of what precisely?
Precisely.

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Webspace is a free country and let's keep it such.

[Gość: Wojtek]

sisi,
do you remember an innocent question I asked you in good faith some time ago
to which you never responded?

[Gość: sisi]

sorry, wojtek. I don't know what you mean.
I will answer any questions, so just remind me please. :-)

[Gość: nat]

Sadly, web space is free indeed, hence those who in real life have precious
little to contribute, feel free to roam the net and express the triviality of
their being. I imagine, in your mind you must be of highly advanced level of
linguistic attainment. And the shocking knowledge of computer terminology,
really!. PC or not PC, its EXIT time, dear.

[Gość: sisi]

I pity you.
You must be a pain-in-the-ass type in the RL, as well.
And I am sorry for those who have to put up with you on everyday basis.
EOT

[Gość: nat]

Save the pity dear, for yourself. Ability to reason your argument is clearly
not your strong point, in any language. Coping with me is surprisingly easy if
you allow yourself to step down a notch from the self imposed pedestal and get
some sense of humour while tumbling down. And out of curiosity only - do you
find it easier to express yourself in abbreviations? Find full words too
troublesome to stomach? Oh well, look at the bright side - you seem to have
mastered your ABC, at least as far as... M for milk, naturally. THAT milk, get
it? Well, you've got ample time to crack it before the cows come home. OAO.

[Gość: nat]

Beg your pardon sisi, forgot to mention, yet again, that the pain is actually
in the ARSE. That calls for SAVE THE DONKEY campain. It's off to bed with a
dictionary for you dear.

[Gość: sisi]

Gość portalu: nat napisał(a):

> Beg your pardon sisi, forgot to mention, yet again, that the pain is actually
> in the ARSE.

I couldn't care less where you've got your pains.

That calls for SAVE THE DONKEY campain. It's off to bed with a
> dictionary for you dear.
Don't attribute your habits to others.
!!!
Why, the whole crap seems to be working this way! You keep showing people what
YOU really are (with false pretence of the contrary).

[Gość: nat]

Are you claiming a degree in psychology now too? Two areas of failure then.
Keep on trying - there is something out there for everyone.

[Gość: sisi]

I'm claiming all you wish.
Relax and Good Nitol to you (or is it Prozac?).

[Gość: nat]

I knew there must be more! Pharmacology too! You shouldn't have let them use
you as guinea pig, you know. Prozac really has a lot to answer for. Mind you,
nothing that a glass of milk couldn't fit. That is when you decide on the
verbal arrangements for purchase. God, give me strength and forgive Sisi cause
she is so lost in the wilderness of life.

[Gość: sisi]

Gość portalu: nat napisał(a):

> Save the pity dear, for yourself. Ability to reason your argument is clearly
> not your strong point, in any language.
Too clumsy for me.
Coping with me is surprisingly easy if
> you allow yourself to step down a notch from the self imposed pedestal and
get some sense of humour while tumbling down.
Humour? Are you sure you know what it means? Come on! Nobody's gonna laugh if
you admit that the sense of humour is just an expression you've picked up on TV.

> And out of curiosity only - do you find it easier to express yourself in
abbreviations? Find full words too troublesome to stomach?
Any stick to beat a dog, as they say. Are you so short of targets for your
venomous spit?

Back to pants

[Gość: Dick Cheney]

I suggest you stop arguing, chill out and get on the underwear debate. We'll
never crack this one if we don't all stand together!!

[Gość: sisi]

What a brave gentleman! Pushing in between two arguing ladies ;-))))
You wanna be careful!
:-)))

[Gość: Dick Cheney]

No offence intended. Back into battle, ladies. And thanks for your 'pants'
comment, although I'm not clear about your reasons, mainly because you didn't
write any.:))

[Gość: nat]

how suitable for a dyplomat! regards

[Gość: Wojtek]

And the question was: Are you a teacher, sisi?

[Gość: sisi]

I have been one.
Why?

[Gość: nat]

God forbid! Think of those poor little Polish souls. And all THAT milk!

[Gość: sisi]

Apparently, you are one of those poor Polish souls lost.
Then again, I pity you.

Oh, don't you worry - despite my teaching past I am not going to make a list of
the mistakes you've managed to post here so far.

[Gość: nat]

Gość portalu: sisi napisał(a):

> Apparently, you are one of those poor Polish souls lost.
> Then again, I pity you.
>
> Oh, don't you worry - despite my teaching past I am not going to make a list
of
>
> the mistakes you've managed to post here so far.

How merciful of you. If teaching was your past what does the future hold for
your past pupils?

[Gość: nat]

Quick answer: No
Verbal abuse, spitting and quite possibly GBH are your endearing ways. Quite
typical means of self defence when intellect fails you. Are you sure Bydgoszcz
is big enough for both of you - ie your good self and the ballooning ego?

[Gość: sisi]

Ouch!
You've shown enough of yourself. It's time you got your fingers out of here or
more people will laugh at you. I don't mean any GBH (forgot what it stands for
or took a sudden liking for abbreviations?). Just be good to yourself, you've
deserved it.

[Gość: nat]

You should be grateful for the mental stimulation thus received. And I'll keep
my fingers wherever I like, do you mind?

[Gość: sisi]

yeah, keep 'em where you've got your pain.

(sorry everyone else, I just couldn't help it) ;-))))

[Gość: belferka]

It's rather ya who seems a semi-learned linguist or a know-all. And you are
trying hard to establish your supremacy by nonchalantly neglecting grammar
rules (the milk, any, some) I suppose that everybody realizes it's not an
issue of a significant importance, and it doesn't disturb the communication.
The only reason for asking is curiosity or making sure. Nobody asks ya to
visit this forum either, it was your own choice in an attempt, unsuccessful as
it seems, to boast of your English a bit.
Regards.

[Gość: Wojtek]

belferka,
you are not a teacher, are you?

[Gość: sisi]

Gość portalu: Wojtek napisał(a):

> belferka,
> you are not a teacher, are you?
Hey, Wojtek!
Is that your standard question to ask everybody here? ;-)))
Are you looking for one?
Just out of curiosity, is it good or bad to be one? Explain please.
Thanks.

[Gość: Wojtek]

sisi, how lovely to see you! Are you OK? And the rest of the family? Good.
Why have you given up teaching?

[Gość: sisi]

It isn't manlike to answer with questions, isn't it? :-)
Well, what family? But thanks anyway.

[Gość: nat]

Hi belferka,
been there, done that, bought a t-shirt, ie have been a student and a teacher
too .. once. Have never tried to prove any supremacy and remain open to
constructive criticism. However, can't tolerate semi-experts who attempt to
numb the others with their oh so deep analysis of linguistic equivalent of 'to
be or not to be' in reference to the most trivial aspects of the language.
That's what really got me going. Never intended to bring the debate into the
gutter it ended in thanks to my adversary (??) who could so clearly benefit
from a short/sharp course of anger management. Sorry if caused you offence -
none intended. Take care.

[Gość: sisi]

Being so kind out of the sudden? I know this type well, "look at me - I am the
nice one here!" Run out of venom? Never mind, it's still a monkey's fart to me
(if you like to hear it 'toiletwise').
.....
And don't flatter yourself. You're just another cluster of characters on the
screen. Thanks god, types like you are so infrequent.

[Gość: nat]

I take it you now spare no effort in search for my contributions on the Forum -
even where they are clearly not intended for you. How flattering. Clearly the
experience has enriched the little you and hence the desire for more. How
satisfying. You see, I don't find it impossible to be civil towards people who
have opinions/principles different from mine and express them in a manner
generally accepted among humans. Gutter vocabulary so obviously turns you on -
so be it. It takes all kinds to make the world go round. You have established
your area of expertise - can't argue with that. May glory be all yours. Should
I further desire to enrich my knowledge of lav-wisdom I shall consult local
yobs, (they speak English after all). You are thereby declared redundant,
superfluous and surpluss to requirements as far as any future discussion I
might wish to participate in. Go and bury your head - you know, that organ on
top of your neck, opposite end to the object of your curious obsession.