You mean the confusing part is that Germans make that Watts and W, while the UK prefers stick to watts and w.
Thank goodness this is not a Dutch language forum, which originated in South-Africa/Suid-Afrika, Belgiumised spelling could never be tolerated.
Oh well, Bruce already had brekkie and counter lunch, so this bushie is ready to start the donk and go bulla manka.
Thank goodness this is not a Dutch language forum, which originated in South-Africa/Suid-Afrika, Belgiumised spelling could never be tolerated.
Oh well, Bruce already had brekkie and counter lunch, so this bushie is ready to start the donk and go bulla manka.
Officially, but as illustrated, in practice it turns out differently.
Most write Kafka, but only half would use kafkaian, the other half writes Kafkaian.
Better Watts and W, than watts and w.
In particular at a tech forum, correct written units should prevail above proper spelling (with exception of Germans, as always
)
Most write Kafka, but only half would use kafkaian, the other half writes Kafkaian.
Better Watts and W, than watts and w.
In particular at a tech forum, correct written units should prevail above proper spelling (with exception of Germans, as always
)
Maybe I do not understand correctly (which is likely) but I think it is exactly this "we" attitude that makes me steer away. The world is giving latitude to english speaking people as they rarely speak a second language....but it is very practical to use english in all its versions on an international forum. Maybe chinese will be an option in the next years 🙂 I do not see any reason why the UK english variant should be prevalent ?!? One of the nice things on this forum is joined forces from various cultures and areas of the world despite all the differences. As long as subjects are written in some form of english and thus can be understood by its members (and units are written correctly) we will manage.
Besides that I see more grammar mistakes by native english speakers than from foreign english speakers. I think of then/than, there/their, through/thru etc. and don't get me started on punctuation 😉
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Hmmm. I would write that as:
"But your observation is correct; this is an English language forum, where we give latitude to foreign members"
Is this wrong?
jan
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HA! this thread is precious! I had read that post a few minutes ago and thought the irony was pretty funny, but didnt comment. I know my English typing can be horrible sometimes, I get particularly lazy with punctuation sometimes when its late; as such I prefer not to comment....till now that is
Jacco don't you have a ship to clean 😀
Are you going to sign up for ETF in Berlin this fall?
jan
Are you going to sign up for ETF in Berlin this fall?
jan
I admitted to my grammar being poor, but English is the "title" and english is an adjective/description as in english language. Maybe I am wrong again.
As for members or Members, I am in effect referring the the Group by Title, I think the Members deserve nothing less. Using members belittles the group in my view.
Should it be English or english in Andrew's sentence? I suspect it depends on whether you regard the word in question to be a noun or (part of a compound) adjective in that sentence. I think I would use the capital, but I admit I am not sure.
What about ", This" vs. Jan's "; this"? Jan is right. Capitals don't introduce clauses but just sentences.
What about ", This" vs. Jan's "; this"? Jan is right. Capitals don't introduce clauses but just sentences.
Let's agree that we agree on most things, just the minor details differ.
Jan,
i'm monitoring the soundlist.org mailings.
In two weeks time, it's 3 days NSJ in R'dam.
On juli 30, i'm hopping a plane for a week in Berlin.
Next flight is august 29, for the North Sea Jazz extension on Curacao.
I'd likely be fit enough by end november for 3 days of all-Joachim and no sleep in Berlin, but haven't planned that far ahead yet.
(as a last minute, may have a better shot at a triple room again)
Congratulations on the Masterclass DVD.
Jan,
i'm monitoring the soundlist.org mailings.
In two weeks time, it's 3 days NSJ in R'dam.
On juli 30, i'm hopping a plane for a week in Berlin.
Next flight is august 29, for the North Sea Jazz extension on Curacao.
I'd likely be fit enough by end november for 3 days of all-Joachim and no sleep in Berlin, but haven't planned that far ahead yet.
(as a last minute, may have a better shot at a triple room again
) Congratulations on the Masterclass DVD.
I don't recall mention, either, that it is (if I'm not mistaken) acceptable to use eg 50V for a DC value and 50v for an AC value.
Closer to the topic, I think context is important. Any old tube or radio guy is probably familiar with "micky-mikes" (mmfd) and in that context I'd be hard-pressed to say it's just plain wrong.
I have not seen that. I have seen, say, V1 for DC voltage and v1 for AC voltage - but both are measured in V (volts).sofaspud said:
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