kevin b Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 Sarik Hobbies are up and running, and I wish them every success. However their advert on the site (look to your right and down) has me a little concerned. It refers to them being the largest UK store for model plans. The word "store" in this context is an American word, not English (UK). In English a store is somewhere where items are kept, unless the word is prefixed with another such as "Department" or "Village". I think it could be argued that Outerzone and Aerofred both store far more plans, even though they do not sell them (Aerofred do offer to print them for you - at a price and will also supply laser cut parts, I am given to understand). They are also both UK based. So an English company is using American terminology to promote its English heritage ? It would be interesting to see what the Advertising Standards Agency think. Edited By kevin b on 25/02/2018 23:22:16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff S Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 However, 'shop' in the context of an on-line source is equally unusual. Perhaps 'store' is a better compromise as Sarik has premises (I assume) but not a high street presence so 'web site.' is equally inapplicable. I think you are over thinking it and I'm someone who abhors the use of 'disinterested' when 'uninterested' is what the user actually means so I like language to be precise. Geoff (Pedantics Anonymous inc.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Hopkin Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 In terms of T'Interweb "Store" is the accepted term for an on-line shopping portal (as in Appstore) so I would suggest it is appropriate and since this thread is entitled "pedantic" then I feel justified in pointing out the origin of the word is old french.... Middle English: shortening of Old French estore (noun), estorer (verb), from Latin instaurare ‘renew’; compare with restore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 Bored are we gents? Yes, the weather is terrible isn't it. Even worse is the effect no flying has on the psyche of the average aeromodeller, most distressing. Never mind chaps, Matron will be round with the happy pills soon! BEB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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onetenor Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 Well Store has been in accepted use here for a long time now/ In'58 + worked in Lewis's Department store and there were chain stores etc. we were taught about in business studies. Then there is British Home Stores a well established nationwide business. There were others I can't recall now as well And these terms were in use between the wars and in some cases before.So I say stores is not just American. Thinking about it Selfridges and Harrods were I think always known as stores.And I believe the word was used to sound GRANDER than just a mere shop. Hence the village shop opening next door and becoming the "VILLAGE STORE "A language historian might gainsay me or retail history expert..Wow Haven't we got off topic. Sorry Mods. John O/T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Thomas Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 i don't understand the op's rant? Do you have a window box? Spring is coming and you could plant some bulbs. Google Terrarium and really up the interest! even visit your local library and ask for the book "if it's hot, should I poke it?" im sure at the last straw there's a " look at you're knees," book, its interactive, look at you're knees after every online post, if they twitch you lose . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zz Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 The english language is constantly changing. Words, their meaning and usage can be subject to change by succeeding generations. It's all about how words are seen and used. It is as simple as that. Can't get away from it. Should I have used a E instead of e for english in context of language, I'm not sure. Has been raining all today. Gee whiz, it's a change. Been checking models, listening to rain. Can you listen to rain ?. Again, I'm not sure. Anyway, no complaints. Time of a beer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cymaz Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 I have just read a posting on our local Facebook page.....sum1 (someone) , nite ( night). Grrrrrrrr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil 9 Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 My 8 year old son refers to a torch 🔦 as a flashlight and a nappy as a diaper Edited By Phil 9 on 26/02/2018 07:05:32 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devcon1 Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 Apologies for the slight change of direction but I came across this. A man buys a secondhand transmitter for £60.00 He sells it for £70.00 Some days later he buys it back for £80.00 Then sells it for £90.00 Did he break even, make a profit or lose money.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony F Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 Depends on the tranny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wright Stuff Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 £20 profit. Sorry, that's no 747 on a treadmill! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Fry Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 In my role as a pedant, Wright is right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dai Fledermaus Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 Oh dear! Kev, you need to get out more. 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 Well that was fun guys. Going to cover my model's horizontal stabilizer. Y'all have a nice day now ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Cripps Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 Surely you mean tailplane? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DH 82A Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 I say, chaps, this will not do ! Must not sully the English language with words from Johnny Foreigner ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin b Posted February 26, 2018 Author Share Posted February 26, 2018 Posted by Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator on 26/02/2018 00:21:05: Bored are we gents? Yes, the weather is terrible isn't it. Even worse is the effect no flying has on the psyche of the average aeromodeller, most distressing. Never mind chaps, Matron will be round with the happy pills soon! BEB Picked mine up from the doctors last week. Only managed 2 hours flying so far this year and thought we haven't had a wind up for a while, though I do honestly get cross some times at the abuse of the English language. There again maths and physics is more important in education these days. It's just a shame that "Johnny Foreigner" seems to do a better job at it than indigenous Brits. Oh well. Back to the padded cell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wright Stuff Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 I noticed a dreaded 'definately' in the RCM&E supplement. I had no choice but to burn it immediately! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devcon1 Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 You are correct The Right Stuff. I asked seven people in the office and no one gave the right answer, which you quite correctly gave as £20.00 profit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Former Member Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 [This posting has been removed] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel R Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 It started with some store front affrontery with only a slim connection to model flying. However, these threads have a life of their own. We're fast moving through standards of education and medical matters, and could next go anywhere or nowhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Don Fry Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 Often wondered, but is this forum's David Mellor a namesake, or the David Mellor, ex Conservative government minister known to do erotic things to ladies toes, back in the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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