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Nov 5, 11, 09:27PM
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Is this company reliable to work for?
Do they pay on time and how are the staff ?
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| pheelyks |
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Nov 5, 11, 09:30PM
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Terry, they are probably one of the best companies that would be willing to hire you.
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| Terry |
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Nov 5, 11, 09:33PM
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Why is that ?
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| pheelyks |
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Nov 5, 11, 10:06PM
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Because even the brief sentences you've typed indicate less-than-stellar capabilities, and Prospect Solutions is the kind of company that need that kind of talent.
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| Terry |
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Nov 5, 11, 11:23PM
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My English is fine but I think you're implying that prospect solution would he happy to employ anyone. If that's the case then they are not for me
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| pheelyks |
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Nov 5, 11, 11:39PM
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Terry: My English is fine
If you say so.
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| caitlin |
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Nov 8, 11, 10:41AM
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Pheelyks, I'm wondering about your line, "is the kind of company that need that kind of talent." Although either word is correct, "needs" would probably be better.
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| pheelyks |
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Nov 8, 11, 11:12AM
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Actually, caitlin, either word is not correct. Thanks for pointing out my typo, though.
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| MeoKhan |
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Nov 8, 11, 11:34AM
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Instead of pointing out typos, it'd be much better if you can contribute something related to some essay writing scam.
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| pheelyks |
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Nov 8, 11, 11:49AM
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She wasn't even pointing out a typo--she thought she was being even cleverer than that. Which makes it sadder.
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| caitlin |
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Edited by: caitlin Nov 8, 11, 12:06PM
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No, pheelykx, you're mistaken. Either word is correct, and "needs" is better. You're assuming a collective noun where there is no need to do so.
I'm pointing out these errors, because I've noticed you have a habit of correcting other people on this site. I thought you might like the favor reciprocated.
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| pheelyks |
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Nov 8, 11, 02:52PM
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caitlin: Either word is correct, and "needs" is better.
Source? I still maintain that "need" is incorrect and "needs" is required.
caitlin: You're assuming a collective noun
Actually, I made a typo, and using a verb that would apply to a collective noun would be (and is) entirely incorrect in context.
That's an incorrect comma. Here's an objective source that actually backs this claim up (we're still waiting on yours): http://www.iolani.honolulu.hi.us/Keables/KeablesGuide/PartFour/UnnecessaryC ommas.htm
If you want to play this game, we can certainly play.
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| MeoKhan |
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Nov 8, 11, 03:08PM
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Haha
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| MeoKhan |
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Nov 8, 11, 03:13PM
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caitlin: Either word is correct
Pheelyks is right. Anyone with a sane mind can see that it is actually a typo. However, you're trying in vain to sound like the Dr. Samuel Johnson of today.
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| caitlin |
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Edited by: caitlin Nov 8, 11, 04:12PM
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You started this game by stating that no one writes well enough to meet the standards of Prospect Solution. I doubt that you do. What are your qualifications? I would state mine, but I don't want to intimidate you.
My comma wasn't misplaced. It was perfectly correct, although it could also be omitted.
I'm not interested in searching "sources" to point out basic grammar. Take a refresher course. I'm teaching one next semester.
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| caitlin |
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Nov 8, 11, 04:49PM
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Oh, so you're claiming typos? Well, I was trying to be gracious in saying that your answer could be correct. It isn't incorrect to say "the kind that need," but in the sentence you wrote, "needs" is better. That's all I said, and that's all I meant.
I'm not trying to be Dr. Samuel Johnson. But your habit of making disparaging remarks about others is offensive.
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Nov 8, 11, 04:59PM
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caitlin: I'm not trying to be Dr. Samuel Johnson. But your habit of making disparaging remarks about others is offensive.
Don't blame poor Meo-Meo. He has a lot on his mind:
WritersBeware: You know damn well that Meo's writing is flawed—
editor75: as EW writer and I have both explained, mistaking "at first" and "in the first place," and "flare" for "flair" (these two examples are the tip of the iceberg) are global errors. rather than being slips of the fingers, they are deep and serious misunderstandings about how the English language is put together, and they make you look like a crappy writer.
EW_writer: 2.) MeoKhan is an inferior writer.
^___________^
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| caitlin |
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Edited by: caitlin Nov 8, 11, 05:06PM
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The comment about "disparaging remarks" was directed toward pheelyks. It seems his only interest is attacking people. No one writes well enough (except pheelyks, of course) and Prospect Solution would never hire Terry. Would they hire anyone but pheelyks? Probably not. He must be terribly busy writing all those papers! I think I'll leave now.
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Nov 8, 11, 05:29PM
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caitlin: The comment about "disparaging remarks" was directed toward pheelyks.
That's fine (although somewhat weird because you placed the comment after responding to the Dr. Johnson jab).
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| pheelyks |
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Nov 8, 11, 05:44PM
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caitlin: "the kind of company that" followed by a singular verb more often than not.
I have a feeling that you haven't actually read--or at least understood--my posts. What I originally wrote was wrong. "Needs," the singular verb, is the only one that is correct. You were right to correct me, wrong to insist that either one is correct, and wrong in assuming it was an error of grammar rather than a typo.
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| caitlin |
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Edited by: caitlin Nov 8, 11, 06:09PM
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You're right, pheelyks. The word should be "needs" in the sentence you wrote. And you're right again: I insisted that either word was correct, because I was trying to be gracious and allow you leeway. Obviously, I misread your post and thought you were insisting on "need." So, pheelyx is right, and right again, and he will always be right, etc.
Does it ever get tiring being always right? Maybe I should ask myself the question. I'm always wrong, according to you. Now all I need to do is agree with that for every statement I've ever made, and I'll be right in every instance.
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| pheelyks |
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Nov 8, 11, 06:51PM
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caitlin: I'm not interested in searching "sources" to point out basic grammar.
Spoken with the arrogance of the ignorant.
caitlin: Oh, so you're claiming typos?
Yes. An omitted letter is a typo.caitlin: It isn't incorrect to say "the kind that need
Yes, it is.
caitlin: But your habit of making disparaging remarks about others is offensive.
If people are offended when their mistakes are pointed out to them, they shouldn't post on a website devoted to the essay industry claiming they're fantastic writers.
caitlin: It seems his only interest is attacking people
I have plenty of posts on this forum (not to mention a whole life outside of this forum) that have nothing to do with "attacking" people, even assuming that mere correction counts as an attack.
caitlin: No one writes well enough (except pheelyks, of course)
I've never said anything remotely like this.
caitlin: Would they hire anyone but pheelyks?
They couldn't afford me.
caitlin: He must be terribly busy writing all those papers!
Yup.
caitlin: I think I'll leave now.
Apparently you needed to think harder.
caitlin: Obviously, I misread your post and thought you were insisting on "need."
Yeah. Several times. Because you're stupid and argumentative.
caitlin: Does it ever get tiring being always right?
Not yet. Check back in a decade or so.
caitlin: Now all I need to do is agree with that for every statement I've ever made, and I'll be right in every instance.
This makes no sense.
Have a nice life!
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Nov 8, 11, 07:33PM
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EW_writer: WritersBeware: You know damn well that Meo's writing is flawed—
Only a small-minded, dishonest, fraudulent, morally bankrupt peon like you would continue to intentionally misquote. Pathetic . . . .
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| Heremeout |
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Nov 8, 11, 11:50PM
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pheelyks: Actually, caitlin, either word is not correct. Thanks for pointing out my typo, though.
Actually, you should be ashamed!
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| pheelyks |
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Nov 8, 11, 11:54PM
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Heremeout: Actually, you should be ashamed!
Actually, no one here really gives a sh*t what you think!
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| Heremeout |
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Nov 9, 11, 12:14AM
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MeoKhan: .Which makes it sadder.
The sentence above is not an independent clause. Besides, I do not understand why you prefer using a comparative adjective when it appears you are comparing nothing in the context of your argument. Really, it's absurd you still think you are a better writer compared to those you criticize their writing abilities.
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| Heremeout |
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Nov 9, 11, 12:34AM
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pheelyks: ,and wrong in assuming it was an error of grammar rather than a typo.
You could save space by writing "grammatical error" instead of "an error of grammar." Moreover, your use of prepositions leaves me with no choice but to call it mediocre. This is what I mean: "Error of grammar" aught to be "error in grammar," or simply put, "grammatical error." Pull up!
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| pheelyks |
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Nov 9, 11, 12:39AM
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Heremeout: MeoKhan: .Which makes it sadder. The sentence above is not an independent clause.
I'm not sure how you misquoted MeoKhan, but you're right, this is not an independent clause. Nor was it intended to be (neither was that one). While inappropriate in an academic setting, this is a stylistic choice that was the result of deliberate intention, not an error resulting from a lack of knowledge.
Heremeout: a comparative adjective
Gee, I guess it's a good thing "which" can also be used as a pronoun!
Heremeout: Really, it's absurd you still think you are a better writer compared to those you criticize their writing abilities.
Ah, irony.
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Nov 9, 11, 02:25AM
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WritersBeware: Only a small-minded, dishonest, fraudulent, morally bankrupt peon like you would continue to intentionally misquote. Pathetic . . . .
I dare you to say that Meo-Meo's writing isn't flawed. ^___^
HAHAHA!!!!
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| raffaella |
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Nov 9, 11, 02:53AM
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Hello,
I always got paid on time for briefs I wrote for this company. Apart from amendment requests, which are normal and which were alway handled properly there was never a problem provided I let them know beforehand in case I couldn-t complete a job or had to ask for more time. I do believe this company is worth considering for small to medium entity research work. As an EFL teacher it is important for me to keep my level of academic English to a good stadard and as an academic I find the research projects intelelctually enticing and self-ameliorating. Thank you, Kind Regards, Raffaella Cantillo
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| pheelyks |
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Nov 9, 11, 03:18AM
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....and that's what you get when you order from Prospect Solutions. I'm guessing Rafaella was actually one of the better writers, though...
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| raffaella |
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Nov 9, 11, 04:38AM
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was? I suppose you could say I still am..I"m not saying however, either that I"among the best writers nor that there should somehow be a hierarchy of better down to worse writers..their brand hires people whose abilities are on the same level more or less..the fact that i"m not a native speaker of English never ever raised an eyebrow and i should perhaps mention here that i feel any such comments discriminatory and derogatory whether they be addressed to my person or to other non-ntive individuals..it is by and large an ethical matter as EFL teachers worldwide know and acknowledge. Thank you again for posting, regards, Raffaella Cantillo
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| pheelyks |
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Nov 9, 11, 09:51AM
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raffaella: was? I suppose you could say I still am
Maybe you shouldn't have written about your experience entirely in the past tense, then.
raffaella: the fact that i"m not a native speaker of English never ever raised an eyebrow
That's the problem. Your writing is quite good, but still identifiable as non-native. Whether or not you think it's derogatory to point this out, if a native-spakeing student wanted native-sounding work, you couldn't provide it.
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Nov 9, 11, 12:02PM
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EW_writer: I dare you to say that Meo-Meo's writing isn't flawed. ^___^
I dare you to honestly include the entire quote. You're not capable of honestly, so I won't hold my breath.
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Nov 9, 11, 04:26PM
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WritersBeware: I dare you to honestly include the entire quote.
What was that you said about challenges? :p Oh wait.. do you want to change your rules again? Hahaha!!!
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| WritersBeware |
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Nov 9, 11, 04:51PM
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EW_writer: What was that you said about challenges? :p Oh wait.. do you want to change your rules again? Hahaha!!!
Um, you can't intentionally misquote me and then challenge me to defend a position that I did not take in the context that you deviously suggest.
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Nov 9, 11, 05:09PM
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WritersBeware: Um, you can't intentionally misquote me and then challenge me to defend a position that I did not take in the context that you deviously suggest.
Like I said:
EW_writer: Oh wait.. do you want to change your rules again? Hahaha!!!
Hilarious. ^_^
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| WritersBeware |
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Nov 9, 11, 05:22PM
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Thank you for proving your childishness and complete inability to debate like a professional.
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Nov 9, 11, 05:51PM
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WritersBeware: Thank you for proving your childishness and complete inability to debate like a professional.
Tsk tsk... WritersBeware old, old tactic.
1.) Make up the rules
2.) Change the rules when they don't suit you
3.) Throw random insults when cornered/humiliated
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Edited by: WritersBeware Nov 9, 11, 06:04PM
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All you have to do is repost my statement about Meo in its ENTIRETY and we'll go from there. Scared?
Why is it so difficult for you to be honest? Step up to the plate and debate honestly, or just STFU and stop wasting my time, Margie.
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