04-17-2003, 06:51 AM
Almost every racist comment I have heard during my lifetime has been prefaced by "I'm not a racist, but..."
If you find yourself beginning sentences in that way, I ask that you take some more time to reconsider your position. You are entitled to your opinion, but I will say that negative comments about particular ethnic groups are not acceptable here at the Lounge. That policy is not open for discussion.
At this forum, there are plenty of native English speakers, and plenty of people for whom English is a second (or third, etc) language. However, one thing that almost all Lurkers have in common is a strong dislike for "chatroom" type speech on the forums. We avoid such things as "u" for "you", for example.
Also, this type of writing can make it hard for others to understand you. For example, I could only guess at the meaning of your last sentence-
Hmm, English is my native language, and, although I try my best, I don't speak Spanish very well. Your sentence, as written, states that you don't want to trade with me for that reason, although I'm pretty sure we both know that's not what you meant.
Please keep this in mind when you post here. Our standards may be different from those you're used to on other parts of the 'net.
-Griselda
If you find yourself beginning sentences in that way, I ask that you take some more time to reconsider your position. You are entitled to your opinion, but I will say that negative comments about particular ethnic groups are not acceptable here at the Lounge. That policy is not open for discussion.
At this forum, there are plenty of native English speakers, and plenty of people for whom English is a second (or third, etc) language. However, one thing that almost all Lurkers have in common is a strong dislike for "chatroom" type speech on the forums. We avoid such things as "u" for "you", for example.
Also, this type of writing can make it hard for others to understand you. For example, I could only guess at the meaning of your last sentence-
Quote:nothing against any one group but plz don't try to trade with me if u speak english and a second languang and don't speak it very well.
Hmm, English is my native language, and, although I try my best, I don't speak Spanish very well. Your sentence, as written, states that you don't want to trade with me for that reason, although I'm pretty sure we both know that's not what you meant.
Please keep this in mind when you post here. Our standards may be different from those you're used to on other parts of the 'net.
-Griselda
Why can't we all just get along
--Pete
--Pete