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 #3 (permalink) Thu Jun 12, 2008 11:54 am Calling forum members by their names? |
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| Walfie! You're back. In typical style. |
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Molly
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| #4 (permalink) Thu Jun 12, 2008 15:54 pm Calling forum members by their names? |
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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.
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| #5 (permalink) Thu Jun 12, 2008 18:02 pm Is this proper use of the word "respect"? |
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| 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.  |
It would indeed be an interesting thread. There are many aspects of Nigerian life we could discuss, without straying into personal details.
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MrPedantic
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| #6 (permalink) Thu Jun 12, 2008 20:56 pm Calling forum members by their names? |
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| 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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Molly
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| #7 (permalink) Thu Jun 12, 2008 20:57 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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Molly
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| #8 (permalink) Thu Jun 12, 2008 21:09 pm Calling forum members by their names? |
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| 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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| #9 (permalink) Thu Jun 12, 2008 21:15 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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| #11 (permalink) Thu Jun 12, 2008 22:25 pm Calling forum members by their names? |
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| 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"?
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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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| #12 (permalink) Sat Jun 14, 2008 10:41 am Calling forum members by their names? |
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Hi Molly,
Is ‘Molly’ your moniker? |
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Pamela
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| #13 (permalink) Mon Jun 16, 2008 23:37 pm Calling forum members by their names? |
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| Molly wrote: |
Yes, ask him to explain right here and not in PMs. Ask him to stop it , will you?
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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.
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MrPedantic
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| #14 (permalink) Mon Jun 16, 2008 23:43 pm 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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| #15 (permalink) Mon Jun 16, 2008 23:48 pm Calling forum members by their names? |
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| Molly wrote: |
My British male of Anglo-Irish descent husband used to post on forums you frequent, but was sniped off by you.
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And which threads would those be, my friend? Can you provide an example?
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