"Whats worse, our inability to write in excellent prose and correct spelling, and with the best syntex. Or, all these folks total lack of understanding of varanid language? For those who want to throw down."

Yes, this is a monitor forum and of course its important to attempt to understand varanid language. After all, like you say, its about the monitors. But on the other hand, writing is our only way of communication here, so don't you feel its beneficial to everyone if we know how to do it? Im not expecting people to have excellent prose or the best syntax or spelling, all I am asking is to be able to put together a simple sentence. Nobody wants to throw down, well actually, maybe a few people want to throw down with you because they can't handle feeling inferior in their varanid knowledge.

"This is now a writing competition, its a discussion board on monitors. Its not to be published or reprinted, its merely conversation."

No it's not a writing competition(which is what I think you were saying), its a discussion board about monitors. I know this. But our form of discussion is through writing. Don't you think one must establish credibility in order for people to listen to their ideas? How can you establish credibility if you cannot communicate?

"If the writing style or spelling or lack or correct editing confuses some, they need to simply ask for clarification."

Very true. But about how many times do you want to ask for clarification before you just say forget it and not bother asking anymore?

"After all, its about the monitors.

Personally I love accents, be it written or spoken, Cheers"

I totally agree, it is about the monitors, thats why we are here. And I love accents as well! I personally wish I had a much more "interesting" one. Unfortunately we don't get to hear them on a written board. And yes I appreciate everyone that is here contributing, when they are fluent in another language and still trying to learn english. But just because this forum is about everything montiors doesn't mean you cannot learn other things as well.

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