Quote Originally Posted by Jock Scot View Post
I hear what you say, Cyd and many(not all) of the sentiments you voice I am totally at ease with. Nevertheless, there are ways of saying things that we over here have no problem with, but those over there do! Indeed there are some outrageous things said on occasion by those outwith these shores, but on the whole I try to give them the benefit of the doubt, but It does stretch my tolerance more than somewhat! I still have to really think about how I phrase things and constantly edit my posts to try to avoid upset. It usually takes me three times as many words in a post and I still never feel that I say what I really want to say!!!!!But that is the nature of international websites, I suppose. Stick around, your insight is very handy!
Sir, I hear you. I find myself editing posts to this site more than anything else, which is saying something. I have authoured many scientific papers, legal briefs and patent applications, and few of them require as much revisiting as posts here. The misunderstandings frequently seem incomprehensible and I wonder at times if we are communicating in the same language.

I have to cut back somewhat or I will go mental and surely offend another delicate colonial flower. In fact I possibly just did, but as a Scot I fully expect soon to have a Canadian tell me that isn't how my ancestors would have done it.

Let's say for complaining and correction, this forum is a target rich environment and I have to be more discreet in the future.


(For those who might be offended, this post is an example of British humour and not to be taken too seriously. I can't believe I have to explain a joke...... e.g., see Billy Connolly, Frank Carson or Russell Brand.)