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[Mike Reed]

Wrong again

https://www.lexico.com/en/grammar/can-or-may

Yes, the only difference between the two modal verbs in that use is one of politeness. I do wish Marco would phrase his argot in Gaelic; might be more comprehensible, though I'm not sure that ignorance isn't bliss in this case.

[Macca]

Wrong again

https://www.lexico.com/en/grammar/can-or-may

What do you mean again? I was wrong once back in about 1999, is that what you're referring to?

Whilst whoever runs the OED these days (probably female and socialist) might have decided that just because it's common usage it's also correct doesn't make it so. The French take a distinctly different approach to protecting their language for example. And I'm really unhappy that you have forced me to bring up the French as a shining example of how things should be done.

[Mike Reed]

Mine's the New O.E.D., though it ain't very new; just big and heavy. The French failed dismally a few years ago in trying to protect the language from creeping anglicization, I remember. My New O.E.D. is definitely apolitical as it's printed on both left and right-hand pages.

[Pharos]

Much of what Mike says is beyond me, I only have 'O' level English, but what does seem to be so is that when he asserts a correct form of expression, my feelings, (instinctual and programming formed), feel correct.

[Mike Reed]

Much of what Mike says is beyond me, I only have 'O' level English, but what does seem to be so is that when he asserts a correct form of expression, my feelings, (instinctual and programming formed), feel correct.

Snap, Dennis. I only have 'O' level English as well (in school qualifications). I've been lucky, though (with hindsight) to have gone into the E.F.L. teaching profession, underpaid and overworked as it was. Great fun, however. I wouldn't be able to tell a preposition from a pronoun otherwise; well, maybe I exaggerate a little.

My apologies to Jamie, who linked a very viable hosting site, only to have his thread hijacked by linguistic pedants (or is that 'peasants'?). The culpability is shared, but I put my hand up in faux remorse for my part. Jamie, I shall seriously have a go at your suggestion as soon as that part of my brain surfaces.

[struth]

i was prepositioned once...

[Pharos]

I feel it important to point out to Marco that someone not doing something, is not necessarily an indication of a lack of aptitude, intelligence, ability, or discipline.

I have a general stance of not bothering with so much because it is often so banal, for eg', R4 after the news at nine this morning. Cues to this are often provided by the lack of enthusiasm, engagement and conviction, by the presenters.

[Marco]

I feel it important to point out to Marco that someone not doing something, is not necessarily an indication of a lack of aptitude, intelligence, ability, or discipline.

No, but it could be an indication of apathy, or simply sheer laziness; neither of which are attractive traits

What annoys me is the seemingly ingrained attitude these days of people stumbling through life without pushing or challenging themselves, or having the desire to perform tasks to the BEST of their ability. What happened to having pride in one's achievements? Too many now are too content on doing the bare minimum, and being stuck in a comfort zone.

And to the extent that we currently live in a society where mediocrity has become the acceptable norm, and 'adequate', as opposed to exceptional, is considered as enough. Most folks, if they wanted to, could do better! Therefore, as I said earlier to Neil, it goes back to having the right attitude. No-one has ever been rewarded for underachieving...

Therefore, the sort of people we want on AoS, are those who push themselves and strive for excellence, rather than simply settle for mediocrity.

Marco.

[Marco]

My apologies to Jamie, who linked a very viable hosting site, only to have his thread hijacked by linguistic pedants (or is that 'peasants'?). The culpability is shared, by I put my hand up in faux remorse for my part. Jamie, I shall seriously have a go at your suggestion as soon as that part of my brain surfaces.

Succinctly put Mike. We should use it to kick start the thread into getting back on topic. Let's see more of our resident (and wholly acknowledged) picture-posting 'numpties', such as Gaz, who's now been reinvigorated, after having 'seen the light', access the site that Jamie has linked to, and subsequently become au-fait with the required procedure!

Marco.

[Mike Reed]

i was prepositioned once...

Not by a relative pronoun, I hope. (Sorry; last gasp !)