is it only English people on this site or other countries[sounds stupid i know]?
956679
Hi ! I'm from France....but i understand english...So sometimes, i go to the UK&Ireland Q&A. It's great because i had a question about the english language noone could answer here in France...:-)\nHave fun !
257453
I did some volunteer moderating for an english virtual chat site. I don't think of them as any different, other than the slang they use. Frankly, I can't STAND it. IE: "wot fancy fit fab lad wold like 2 bloody snog me???"
404809
Their is no way I can assure you.  Over their in England, there English is so much better than we hick Americans.  Although in Australia, their were convicts that effected there language, so maybe there messed up, too.  They're are other ways to mess up their, by the way.  Also over their in China, there not speaking English, so most people wouldn't know this question from here or their. (Not to mention telemarketers their in India).  So in conclusion, the best way to know if there incapable of knowing the differences in there language is to take to heart the words of some old English teacher crone patting you on the knee saying, "There, their now sweetie, it will be alright."
1148419
Are the French in the EU? They seem to make their own rules when it comes to English speaking tourists.\n\nVery rude too.
581533
The site is used by people all over the globe. Many of them are not native English-speakers. But most of the others are kids and teens who really don't care about communicating correctly. They also have probably never been taught to write correctly. And they seem to enjoy using their own net-speak, which gives them a sense of community and identity that separates them from adults. And then there are those who are in a hurry to ask or answer questions. And finally, there are those who are too stupid, ignorant, or lazy to use correct spelling, grammar, capitalization, and punctuation -- all the things that are required to communicate in writing.
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This is not the answer that you're looking for.\n\nI just have a major bee in my bonnet about the abhorrent standard of English used in this media.\n\nThanks. I have got it off my chest now !
956741
All of the above, they are all different areas. It is the U.K. but all those places are in the U.K. And supposedly they like to be called Brittish and not English...which I never knew but then I was pelted with that after I asked a question calling them "English".
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You would know better than some jerk on the Internet where you are from.\n\nWhy anyone would dispute this with you I cannot say.\n\nWe all encounter so many people on the net who are either stupid, ignorant, or simply trying to stir the sh*t.\n\nIgnore them.\n\nThey are simply trying to engage you in pointless debate. Do not give them the satisfaction of any response.\n\nHope this helps.\n\nP.S. Maybe they are so ingnorant themselves that they cannot comprehend the idea of someone travelling from one country to another, getting a good education, and using language, grammar and spelling that are better than their own.\n\nIn this case, if I were you, I'd take it as a compliment, and move on.
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I aggree with all of you, BUT have you considerated the fact that internet is an international medium and people may not be US or english citizens?\n\nKaterina
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20 percent of the people here are not native English speakers, and probably do not understand your question fully.  This is evident by their grammar.  Not to mention their spelling, which could actually be an American or Brit that just types too quickly.\n30 percent of the people here are beginners at Yahoo! Answers and just want a quick 2 points to proceed to level TWO.  They don't care what sort of serious or silly answer they give.\n49 percent of the people here are guys (like ME) and we are NEVER wrong, but feel we just have to say something to you babydoll, cause you LOOK HOT to me, and blah blah blah.\nThat just leaves ONE percent of us who are truely dedicated, educated, sincere guys and gals who wish to help mankind in some small way.  We try to improve our BEST ANSWER percentage whenever possible.\nDear Miss Evil Chinchilla, click on my avatar now and see that I have a 10% Best Answer rating.  It could be higher, but I myself sometimes succumb to the urge to give a sarcastic, funny, cruel answer.\nYOU MISS EVIL, have inspired me to achieve a 15% rating by the end of 2006, while maintaining a steady pace towards level 3.\nAnd you know what Level 3 means, don't you?\nYAHOO gives me a new shiny Harley Davidson (whoops, I'm American) and I would be proud to take you on the first trip from Miami to San Francisco.\nwhew... a long way to go for 10 points...  :)
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I've noticed it too.\n\nBut you've got to remember that many of these people on this site haven't even graduated from high school, are not native English speakers, and/or are purely doing this for fun.  They're not too concerned about their grammar.
197073
I don't think so. It's an international forum so a lot of people's english isn't that great. It doesn't really bother me too much on here but it makes me crazy when professionals in the workplace don't know how to spell!!
529192
English from England!! Is that what you want to hear? I would like to hear what English people think about this.
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There's quite a lot of English people on Yahoo Answers...  I myself am from Lancashire. If you take a look around you'll probably find there's a lot of UK residents asking and answering questions here. A good place to start would be the travel categories, which include many UK regions.
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It bothers a lot of us - you just seem to be hitting all the questions that the lazy jackasses ask. \n\nThere are, indeed, a section of us who type like intelligent individuals who give a rats' ass about the English language. \n\nThe rest of them give us a bad name, really, when you continue to read the news of how "chatting online can lower your IQ" - Sure, if you're a RETARD to begin with!\n\n♥
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This is an English only site.
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You are not alone in noticing this.  There have been several comments about it.  I even wrote one.  I don't understand what the deal is.  Are they on something?  Are they really young?  Are they from another country?  Or are they just illiterate?  Who knows, but it's really annoying.