Pedants' Corner

[andrew34ruby]

Hi All

Am I the only one that feels a bit uneasy about this thread?  Maybe I’m too sensitive but it appears that poking fun at those individuals that haven’t had the opportunity of good education or may have dyslexia or do not have English as their mother tongue is not in the best of taste.

I’d prefer it if we could concentrate on Austin Seven matters.

Cheers

Howard

There don't seem to be many people sharing your uneasiness, Howard. I am very grateful to my parents and four elder brothers for speaking and writing a fairly good version of the queen's English as I was growing up. 

I despair though, at some people's attempts to communicate on facebook. Here are a few examples.

"Found a nos ot auto jumble last year cheap there about"

"How much was they last ones I've seen was £750 each"



"Wts Austin Cambridge. Located near Horsham vic. Body has plenty of rust Good donor car for someone who is doing an engine resto condition unknown but it does turn over with crank handle."

"Willing to part it out but would prefer to sell as it sits"