Don't think it'Singlish that's the problem here. Its the use of sms lingos such as "u" "mi" "frnd" "e". The Singlish language is different altogether. A mixture of Malay, English, Hokkien, Teochew, Tamil and Cantonese.
"This guy English si bei zai sia" "How you come here so fast sia?" That's the language. Using sms lingo would be "How u cum ere so fast sia?"
Regardless of language, people often use short form. It's the way we communicate online or through phone. Though I agree, it is much preferred to write in proper English or at least the best you can master in here rather than depend on Singlish. My English is obviously not perfect. Sentence construction and grammar is all over the place. Teachers in this forum will go ape reading my post. My partner always corrects me. But I try to improve somehow.
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Another prime example of disrespectful behaviour, don't care for other attitude. Don't seem to understand proper ettiquette. Come into our house and not observing our rules and regulation. The platform to interact is provided free from fellow hobbyist but is being abused by some.Originally Posted by gachua
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Don't walk behind me as I might not lead, don't walk in front of me as I might not follow. Walk beside me, as my friend.
Mohamad Rohaizal is my name. If it's too hard, use BFG. I don't mind.
maybe he should get used to not coming here too. will be better for both parties.
forget to add: he also waste my time reading non-related postings. damn it! and i still waste time replying? stupid me. fall into thy trap.
You took the words right out of my mouth.
"Anyone got go seaview see see look look anot?" is not the same as "NE1 gt go Cview c c lok lok ntz?"
The mods do not penalize or target people with singlish or weaker english, we're not the grammar nazis, so long as it does not distort the meaning of the post or require extensive decoding to understand.
Any way, I think we should just move all this entire chunk of off topic banter to another thread and keep this thread clean. Infraction had been awarded and since its the 3rd time this year, we hope gachua would make an effort to remember in the future.
This may be off-topic but just a point.
By itself, Singlish is not to be considered taboo. In fact many foreigners will in time 'integrate' well by learning to polish up their Singlish.
But SMS lingo is definitely taboo in a discussion forum like this. All should make an effort to eliminate all SMS lingo from their posts for
the sake of comprehensibility to the majority of readers, if not anything else.
LIFE IS UNBEARABLE WITHOUT A FISH TANK!!!
I forgot to mention that I like those LFS to be in neighbourhood, so that I can "lim kopi" also and roam around at other nearby shops.
I went to Pasir Ris Farmway recently, went up and down a few times and couldn't find Aqua Empire. Was the name changed or they don't have their shop name printed at the main gate? I saw a big banner along the road, stating their opening hours. but just couldnt locate their shop.
from 14L to 8L tank.
Ya! Tell me about it! When i tried to find the shop the first time, i also couldnt find it!I forgot to mention that I like those LFS to be in neighbourhood, so that I can "lim kopi" also and roam around at other nearby shops.
I went to Pasir Ris Farmway recently, went up and down a few times and couldn't find Aqua Empire. Was the name changed or they don't have their shop name printed at the main gate? I saw a big banner along the road, stating their opening hours. but just couldnt locate their shop.
Then i decided to try another day..and i found it!
You must drive real slow..it will be on your left. There are no big signages. Only a small one, but you must peer in through the gate. Actually it is opposite...er the other LFS - OTA i think?
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Aqua Empire is just opposite Lot 35 Pasir Ris - the aro statue is on your right, Aqua Empire is on your left. Before you reach the statue, look out for the metal grill gate with the signage. You cannot see the entrance from the gate, gotta go in.
For LFS near Seng Kang, can go to Natural View Blk 684 Hougang Ave 8 - open until 9pm.
I'm actually glad to read this, I thought my vision has gone from bad to worse.
okay noted, I will definitely check it out again.
from 14L to 8L tank.
I see! This is a good direction guide. I think I saw that aro statue. Should be easy to find AE on my next trip.
from 14L to 8L tank.
Aqua Empire only to see the big display tank, other than that nothing much. variety not there for me, price also higher. not worth a 2nd visit in my opinion.
I see. I will take the chance to check out other LFS in that area also. I was in a rush that day and didn't get the chance to visit all.
from 14L to 8L tank.
Right now the LFS in residential district that have a coffeeshop (regardless of how good "kopi")I forgot to mention that I like those LFS to be in neighbourhood, so that I can "lim kopi" also and roam around at other nearby shops.
Seaview (Prata house, Teh Chinok, pardon my spelling not sure how to spell)
NA, (Average coffeeshop)
C328, (coffeeshops and Ashtons/Botak jones)
GC, (Coffeeshop, Gelato, kuay chup)
Some are like that, and when everyone follows houserules, they do not follow.
I am no sms lingo ninja, but he is not the only one having sms lingo.
But is he is one disrespectful one.
Last edited by felix_fx2; 30th Aug 2012 at 17:34. Reason: spelling
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"if he cant be bothered to take the time to write his question properly, why should I take the time to answer him."
NA's average coffeeshop sells a killer beef horfun though.
Dear Mods, I always strive to avoid sms lingo but sometimes I failed. Sorry hor...馬有失蹄
Totally agree on the killer beef horfun at NA coffeshop!
Back to Seaview moving out thingy, last week I asked and they are still moving out (darn! I shouldn't have asked!)
If you are talking about the one right beside C328, it's under renovation, & I don't thuink Ashton's coming back after the renovation.
Whaaat!! They are STILL moving??! Argghhhh
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Ashton move to next block of 328 coffee shop
I second and third that on the beef horfun!!
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