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Thu Jun 12, 2008 12:27 pm Calling forum members by their names?

Yankee wrote:

Molly wrote:

For example, since I mentioned I'm from Nigeria, little insults have been posted regarding language abilities and intelligence of African people.

You are quite the drama queen. Wink

And you are queen of usage blunders.

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Thu Jun 12, 2008 12:50 pm Calling forum members by their names?

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Are you are queen of usage blunders.

Is this a usage blunder?
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Thu Jun 12, 2008 12:54 pm Calling forum members by their names?

Walfie! You're back. In typical style.

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Thu Jun 12, 2008 16:54 pm Calling forum members by their names?

Molly, why do you call Ralf "Walfie"? You want to be called "Molly" and that's what we do. Please address Ralf using his name. Thanks. _________________ Test Of English for International Communication TOEIC Preparation & TOEIC Vocabulary

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Thu Jun 12, 2008 19:02 pm Is this proper use of the word "respect"?

Inga wrote:

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And, as you seem to be so continually interested in my life, background, language and language use, colour, gender, etc., why not set up a thread about it?

That would be interesting! I'm looking forward to it, because you are one of the most interesting figures in the forum. Smile

It would indeed be an interesting thread. There are many aspects of Nigerian life we could discuss, without straying into personal details.

All the best,

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Thu Jun 12, 2008 21:56 pm Calling forum members by their names?

Torsten wrote:

Molly, why do you call Ralf "Walfie"? You want to be called "Molly" and that's what we do. Please address Ralf using his name. Thanks.

OK, I'll call Ralf by his chosen name. Will you now you ask Mr P to stop calling me "old chap" and referring to me as "he" and "him"? Thanks.

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Thu Jun 12, 2008 21:57 pm Calling forum members by their names?

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It would indeed be an interesting thread. There are many aspects of Nigerian life we could discuss, without straying into personal details.

So, c'mon, set it up.

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Thu Jun 12, 2008 22:09 pm Calling forum members by their names?

Molly wrote:

OK, I'll call Ralf by his chosen name. Will you now you ask Mr P to stop calling me "old chap" and referring to me as "he" and "him"? Thanks.

Actually, it's not his chosen name but his given or real name.

As for Mr. P calling you "old chap" and referring to you as "he" and "him", yes, I also think that he should explain why he is doing that.
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Thu Jun 12, 2008 22:15 pm Calling forum members by their names?

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As for Mr. P calling you "old chap" and referring to you as "he" and "him", yes, I also think that he should explain why he is doing that.

Yes, ask him to explain right here and not in PMs. Ask him to stop it , will you?

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Thu Jun 12, 2008 22:33 pm Calling forum members by their names?

He has already stopped, hasn't he? _________________ Test Of English for International Communication TOEIC Preparation & TOEIC Vocabulary

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Thu Jun 12, 2008 23:25 pm Calling forum members by their names?

Torsten wrote:

He has already stopped, hasn't he?

Even though I politely asked him to stop doing so, he's continued to do so.

The latest was today:

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Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2008 0:26 am Subject: Can I say: "If I have chance go there, I'll pay her a visit"?
Molly wrote:
What's your address and that of your mother?

I'm not sure I mentioned any family members, old chap; so their whereabouts is irrelevant.

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Sat Jun 14, 2008 11:41 am Calling forum members by their names?

Hi Molly, Is ‘Molly’ your moniker?

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Tue Jun 17, 2008 0:37 am Calling forum members by their names?

Molly wrote:

Yes, ask him to explain right here and not in PMs. Ask him to stop it , will you?

Hello my friend,

On other forums, you post as a British male of Anglo-Irish descent. This is consistent with the style and content of your contributions. I am inclined to think it is the truth. Hence "he" and "him".

As for "old chap": it is a friendly appellation, and should cause no offence. However, I won't force it upon you.

With best wishes,

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Tue Jun 17, 2008 0:43 am Calling forum members by their names?

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On other forums, you post as a British male of Anglo-Irish descent.

Absolute nonsense! My British male of Anglo-Irish descent husband used to post on forums you frequent, but was sniped off by you. A sad loss for the forum, but a kind of pathetic victory for you. I am Molly, Nigerian, and a woman. Understand?

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As for "old chap": it is a friendly appellation, and should cause no offence.

And you use it regulary for women, do you?

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Tue Jun 17, 2008 0:48 am Calling forum members by their names?

Molly wrote:

My British male of Anglo-Irish descent husband used to post on forums you frequent, but was sniped off by you.

And which threads would those be, my friend? Can you provide an example?

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