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Use of the Irish language on boards.ie

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    #92
    sceptre
    Registered Users Posts: 19,608 ✭✭✭✭sceptre


    I saw Cromwell mentioned. I'm assuming that means we're all done discussing the subtle nuances of what being off-topic in a conversation is then.


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    #93
    Dudess
    Closed Accounts Posts: 37,214 ✭✭✭✭Dudess


    ... as well as being given a thorough lesson in selective quoting.


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    #94
    Wibbs
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 60,159 Mod ✭✭✭✭Wibbs


    gleannuirce wrote: »
    I am glad the de facto 'no Irish on English threads or you'll be banned' unspoken rule has been flushed out and debated.
    Yep like the (correct) rule that if I post in the Irish forums in english I'll be warned and if I continue will be banned. Rightfully. And in that case every single one of the other Irish speaking posters would understand me in english.
    And no I am not interested in the time-consuming business of posting translations,(I don't ask for them either).
    So you're stamping your foot like a child and being exclusive? In a language that most dont understand but a few words. You want to exclude at least 90% of the people who will read your stuff? Genius. :eek:
    As I am forbidden from posting in Irish outside of the Irish-speaking board, I am leaving and will not be back.
    Frankly speaking for myself with an attitude like that I for one am disappointed. You're a perfect example of why I will never learn the language. Thankfully this thinking is fram dying breed. At least I hope it is. I mean the lack of logic why you would purposely exclude the vast majority of your readers just to make some daft point.
    I realise some of you will have doubts about this. Well, you should have the misneach to express them.
    You may be surprised how few. Hey maybe you're right, in which case start your own exclusively Irish speaking web site. If you build it they will come.
    My departure will make some of you happy, no doubt. I am sure it would have made Mr. Cromwell happy to see "Irish" people banning their own language.
    And heres the the usual BS. Yet another "Native Irish Speaker" becoming a self imposed martyr for ould Ireland. Give me an ever loving break. :rolleyes: The sooner we all leave that type of thinking behind regardless of what language we speak, the better.
    Shame on you from the Connemara Gaeltacht.

    Good-Bye.
    Happy trails.

    Rejoice in the awareness of feeling stupid, for that’s how you end up learning new things. If you’re not aware you’re stupid, you probably are.



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    #95
    aidan_walsh
    Closed Accounts Posts: 17,208 ✭✭✭✭aidan_walsh


    Cromwell
    Gaelgor Godwin.


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    #96
    muffler
    Registered Users Posts: 46,104 ✭✭✭✭muffler


    gleannuirce wrote: »
    Muffler, I cannot read that thread.
    Log out and you will be able to view it. Then come back here again and tell us (a) where exactly you posted in Irish and (b) where it says you got banned for posting in Irish.


    gleannuirce wrote: »
    I presume I am still banned from it.
    Finally you got one presumption correct. Well done.


    gleannuirce wrote: »
    Thanks for the grammar praise by the way.
    You're welcome.


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    #97
    Dudess
    Closed Accounts Posts: 37,214 ✭✭✭✭Dudess


    I'm confidently predicting a new Boards member joining this thread to vigorously defend the departed gleannuirce. :pac:


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    #98
    Grudaire
    Registered Users Posts: 3,620 ✭✭✭Grudaire


    Given this thread is heating up: http://boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055773196

    I won't be surprised to see more complaints at all.

    Donegalfella isn't towing the party line (or toeing?) that you've set out here btw! :)


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    #99
    BuffyBot
    Registered Users Posts: 24,924 ✭✭✭✭BuffyBot


    I think this thread has run it's course

    Very true.
    I am sure it would have made Mr. Cromwell happy to see "Irish" people banning their own language.

    Our TARDIS is on order. We'll be sure to ask him when it arrives.


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