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Post by markhoopy on Nov 16, 2016 19:25:56 GMT 1
Your use of spelling and grammar is quite shocking.
Are you sure you are adequately qualified to write a book?
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Post by Yogi on Nov 16, 2016 19:38:05 GMT 1
Your use of spelling and grammar is quite shocking. Are you sure you are adequately qualified to write a book? I thought that too  |
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Post by markhoopy on Nov 16, 2016 19:55:41 GMT 1
Aww .. he removed the post  Hopefully he will be back once he's finished his GCSEs. |
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Post by 4l04ever on Nov 17, 2016 14:32:22 GMT 1
Who is "writing" a book? I use the word "writing" loosely here....
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Post by steve h on Nov 17, 2016 14:50:09 GMT 1
Wot book? Has it sold out alredy?
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Post by andylcman on Nov 17, 2016 15:01:04 GMT 1
No
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Post by Norbo on Nov 21, 2016 10:02:33 GMT 1
looks like ive seen this post to late . But when it comes to spelling and grammar i cant say a thing being dyslexic half the stuff i type is wrong , luckily now days most stuff is highlighted with a red wiggly line beneath everything and trust me almost every word is like this before i try and adjust it and even then some times it reeds wrong . if some one is taking the time to do a book i think we should support them and help them not ridicule them for spelling and grammar, god knows if i did one without a spellchecker it would reed like a 8 yer old did it im sure /
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Post by andylcman on Nov 21, 2016 10:06:43 GMT 1
Am same
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Post by steven on Nov 21, 2016 10:58:22 GMT 1
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Post by Deleted on Nov 21, 2016 16:57:19 GMT 1
I got to admit Norbo, for someone that has your affliction, you do a wonderful job
I think I remember a tv program in the UK, many years ago mind you, about dyslexia and they were trialling a type of tinted glasses to help with, for want of a better word, a cure
Google it and something might come up to assist, mind you, you've probably been through that sort of mill before
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Post by veg on Nov 21, 2016 17:51:38 GMT 1
Some of the most creative and successful people are dyslexic
Albert Einstein, inventors like Thomas Edison, business people like Richard Branson, statesmen like Winston Churchill and John Kennedy, military leaders like George Patton, sports heroes like Jacky Stewart, musicians like John Lennon, actors like Anthony Hopkins, authors like Agatha Christie, designers like Walt Disney
And that's what proof readers are for.
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Post by andylcman on Nov 21, 2016 17:53:46 GMT 1
I am dyslexic and i am going for my 8th publication.
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Post by Norbo on Nov 21, 2016 18:56:05 GMT 1
yes he did its my LC & YPVS motors in the book . if your in to 2 strokes and building motors this book most likely has a bit of everything in for you . |
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Post by copper99 on Nov 21, 2016 20:30:24 GMT 1
Some of the most creative and successful people are dyslexic Albert Einstein, inventors like Thomas Edison, business people like Richard Branson, statesmen like Winston Churchill and John Kennedy, military leaders like George Patton, sports heroes like Jacky Stewart, musicians like John Lennon, actors like Anthony Hopkins, authors like Agatha Christie, designers like Walt Disney And that's what proof readers are for. ..and you'd hope if you took the trouble to write and publish a book or even a leaflet, you would use a proof reader as you say , an online forum like this one isn't such a formal media but if your going to put something in print, it has to be proper IMHO. |
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Post by veg on Nov 21, 2016 20:58:32 GMT 1
I dont disagree, but nor would i deliberately attempt to ridicule someone for their inability to spell for the sake of a cheap joke irrespective of my own personal views. Did Agatha Christie's agent reject her first draughts because her spelling was appalling? Did Bransons bank manager reject his first business proposal for his record stand due to his inability to be articulate in the written word? Did Churchill's publisher or newspaper editor when he was a war correspondent reject his copy because he spelt boer as bore?
Ones own subconscious is always apparent when we attempt to minimise others, it says more about us than the one we attempt to ridicule.
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Post by veg on Nov 21, 2016 21:30:38 GMT 1
And yes I spelt draughts/drafts incorrectly was it deliberate or is it because i am just a member of the plebiscite?
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Post by mags on Nov 22, 2016 8:14:38 GMT 1
i can read and write well but could not begin to build a bike.
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Post by Denzil on Nov 22, 2016 8:38:07 GMT 1
AND What a Brilliant book it is as well, I supported the guy who wrote it as it takes guts and a lot of know how to put the information down on paper, I would recommend the book to anyone really it is that good. As for the other guy who is writing a book, in all seriousness WE should really be supporting him, as you never know it just may be really good. Den. |
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Post by Norbo on Nov 22, 2016 10:28:31 GMT 1
you know i did think some years back of doing a book on LC/YPvS my self some years back. Everything about them as a bike has been done to death how they got started the models and years etc and everything can be found on line any way .
I was thinking a book of our bikes . people on the forum and the net . bike builds there are loads on this forum from start to finish with loads of pics . any one in to them would have a page by page view on builds and loads of pics of how they got to the end then a color pic of the bike at the end. but this kind of thing takes years to put together and then it could all be for nothing if you cant put the book to print so didn't bother . and you would all so need writon permission from every one as well.
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Post by Dave B on Nov 22, 2016 10:30:30 GMT 1
As the person who wrote the "Two Stroke Repair and Maintenance" book mentioned above, I'd like to thank you all for your kind comments.
As an older guy who went to a school where I had spelling and grammar hammered into me in three languages for eight years, and then became a teacher, I'd like to offer my support to anyone who would like me to have a look over anything that they really need to be correct in spelling or grammar.
I promise not to send it back covered in red ink and with "See Me" written at the end.
I've had so much help from my fellow RDLC fans on here, I would not be expecting any money for this.
Cheers
Dave
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Post by andylcman on Nov 22, 2016 10:32:24 GMT 1
Very nice offer.
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Post by veg on Nov 22, 2016 13:16:39 GMT 1
you know i did think some years back of doing a book on LC/YPvS my self some years back. Everything about them as a bike has been done to death how they got started the models and years etc and everything can be found on line any way . I was thinking a book of our bikes . people on the forum and the net . bike builds there are loads on this forum from start to finish with loads of pics . any one in to them would have a page by page view on builds and loads of pics of how they got to the end then a color pic of the bike at the end. but this kind of thing takes years to put together and then it could all be for nothing if you cant put the book to print so didn't bother . and you would all so need writon permission from every one as well. Thats how Rodger Taylor did his book from memory. He spent ages travelling the country photographing bikes etc and linking up with members on the old forum. As an owner of a bike featured i was excited to see it in print. Got a free book as well. I cannot imagine however that he made any money, did it for the love of it. |
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Post by risolc on Nov 22, 2016 17:25:33 GMT 1
Just bought myself a copy for Xmas- nobody else will.😡
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Post by copper99 on Nov 22, 2016 18:16:57 GMT 1
AND What a Brilliant book it is as well, I supported the guy who wrote it as it takes guts and a lot of know how to put the information down on paper, I would recommend the book to anyone really it is that good. As for the other guy who is writing a book, in all seriousness WE should really be supporting him, as you never know it just may be really good. Den. Maybe the original post was a bit direct BUT by pointing out errors in this small online community , we are in a way supporting him, it can only improve the end product & the more it may sell, if your selling a product or service to joe public, you have to take into account both good and bad feedback, thats the way world works.. |
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Post by steve h on Nov 22, 2016 20:10:02 GMT 1
I think an up to date version of the Haynes LC book would be in order, one with all the discrepancies ruled out. Things like which way round seals go, and with decent pics. I bought a latter print of the air cooled RD one......fookin pants pics....a complete waste of paper. It must of been proof read by an old fart like me without his specs on. Go on Norbs...do one (the book that is..  ) |
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Post by andylcman on Nov 22, 2016 20:12:29 GMT 1
Thats what i am going to do.
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Post by steve h on Nov 22, 2016 20:22:00 GMT 1
Good.....Go for it!
I know all the info is available online..but,,,being of a certain age, it is NOT the same as a book!!!!
And a book never buffers or goes blank. Give me an oily fingerprints book any day.
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