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Posted By: Paul
This is one of the funniest examples of our failing school system that I've seen on ebay. |
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Posted By: joe
Do you think these sellers do this on purpose? It's a laugh. |
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Posted By: Dan Bretta
It's a result of the map shortage in the US. |
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Posted By: Jim VB
Why thank you Miss South Carolina. |
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Posted By: David Smith
I don't trust ANY seller that has that blue-ish sports design around their listings. I have seen more scam artists and other bad sellers with that design around their listings than I care to count or remember. It must be a staple on the hereishowtoscam-R-Us do-it yourself web page. |
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Posted By: TONY
did u catch that one sold for 5000 in his listing |
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Posted By: boxingcardman
when she was in 2nd grade. Then again, with this sort of stuff coming from the White House, perhaps our ebay friend is destined for greater things: |
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Posted By: Shanon Ping
Take a look at his other auctions and click on the 54' Jackie Robinson. The last phrase in the description is "God Luck". |
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Posted By: Tom Boblitt
wat's rong with God Luck? I don't sea wat you meen..... |
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Posted By: John S
Whether the seller's lack of ability was intentional or falsified, this type of ignorance has become more common in recent years. A higher percentage of the American population may be functionally literate than one hundred years ago, but the quality of speech and writing have generaly deteriorated. As an educator I have witnessed a change in my students' writing in the last twelve years. Fragments, slang, and text-messaging jargon are on the rise. I teach mainly seniors. It is appalling to read (or attempt to) some of their work. The true problem is that technology and quick communication methods continue to deemphasize the importance of correct grammar and useage. I cringe when I read some of these descriptions on ebay or receive an awful email from a seller/buyer. |
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Posted By: barrysloate
John- I'm with you. I think the only thing young students care about today is how much money they will make when they get older, and what's the quickest way to get there. The idea of reading literature for the pure joy of it is a thing of the past. |
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Posted By: Jim VB
I agree with you that it is appalling how many people write these days, and much of that problem lies at the feet of technology. Spell-check, text messaging, etc., all remove the need for proper grammar and usage. |
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Posted By: barrysloate
Jim- of course I didn't mean all young people. I was just citing a general trend. I do however cringe when I see text messaging. But maybe all that means is I am old fashioned. |
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Posted By: John S
Jim, |
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Posted By: Bob Pomilla
And where is the concern about this? Who is demanding higher standards? Where are the groups calling for educational reform? Frankly, it's a disgrace that our government isn't addressing this. Poor leadership. |
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Posted By: Jim VB
John and Barry, |
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Posted By: Bob Pomilla
Jim, |
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Posted By: leon
The biggest problem in America today, imo, is "parenting", or the lack of it. |
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Posted By: Jared
I still hate sellers who put "WOW" in the title of their auction more. The other day I saw someone put "another WOW" in the title. It sent chills down my back. |
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Posted By: barrysloate
I know Jared- people use WOW for items that are pedestrian and it's just so silly. |
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Posted By: Cobby33
I agree with most everyone's comments. |
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Posted By: davidcycleback
On a personal basis, most kids I meet are polite, respectful and bright. Knowing their families, I can state that they all have active parenting and parents who value education and politeness. |
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Posted By: Jim VB
The schools and the government can set whatever standards they want. If the parents don't care, the kids won't try. If they don't try, they won't be successful. The primary responsibility rests on the parents, not the educational system. |
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Posted By: David Smith
To all, |
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Posted By: Anonymous
David: |
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Posted By: barrysloate
I also think many young kids believe the world was created yesterday. They know what's going on today, but have very little knowledge or interest in the past, even the recent past. |
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Posted By: Cobby33
"Part of the problem is parents don't want to be parents, they want to be friends, if they even care at all. The parents don't want to upset little Johnny or hurt little Suzie's feelings because this might bring down their self esteem." |
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Posted By: Bob Pomilla
Jim, I'm not making this out to be an "either/or" situation, surely the bulk of responsibility lies with the parents. However, I can't absolve government of any responsibility. Don't know know how it is by you, but in NYC there are teachers who have problems putting together a coherent paragraph. Not my opinion, fact. Standards for and competence of, teachers have declined, because of the refusal of government to pay decent salaries to these most important of people, not ignoring the fact that we, as a society, would rather throw our dollars at entertainment rather than education, law enforcement, public safety, et al. It's a multi-faceted problem. |
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Posted By: barrysloate
Bob- A+ for spelling and grammar; and good, coherent paragraph. |
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Posted By: Bob Pomilla
Barry, you don't know how much that means to me. I'll put the rope away |
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Posted By: barrysloate
Please Bob, no ropes! |
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Posted By: davidcycleback
I don't buy it that 'kids are worse than yesterday.' Your parents probably said the same thing about your generation and their parents probably said the same thing about their generation. |
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Posted By: Bob Pomilla
Barry, I think this thread has some real potential (exclamation point) |
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Posted By: Jeff Lichtman
To appreciate how far writing skills have fallen over the past 100 years, take a look at President Grant's memoirs -- probably the greatest memoirs ever written by a former United States president -- and compare his work to books written by our past few ex-presidents. |
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Posted By: Bob Pomilla
Grant was dying of cancer at the time. It was a race with time to finish and Grant showed great fortitude and character in finishing it. |
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Posted By: barrysloate
Don't presidents use ghostwriters to help them with their memoirs? |
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Posted By: Jeff Lichtman
Bob, that's correct: Grant, bankrupt, was desperate to generate money for his family and pay off his debts before he died a horrible death of throat and tongue cancer. Mark Twain, a friend, pushed Grant to write the book with the promise to edit the work -- in exchange for Twain publishing the memoirs. Grant won the race against time and the memoirs were published after his death to great critical acclaim. |
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Posted By: Craig H
You guys are not going to like this, but I can confirm about today's parents wanting to be friends with their kids instead of being hard disciplinarians because one of my friends told me that he didn't want to be like his stern father. A lot of my peers that have children appear to have that same attitude. I was born in 1977, so that makes me a Gen X (Y???). I'm not a parent but your positions on children must change when you become one because these guys think that's the right approach. I can remember that when I was a kid I needed a dad that was an authoritative role model--not a best friend. Don't figure on things changing soon if ever. |
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Posted By: Chris McAlister
This seller had a raw Joe Dimaggio, 1939 Play ball this past week. I wanted him to send me close up photos of the front and back and his reply was, " How much will you offer me for it?" , and my reply was I needed good photos to base a price on. I told him condition would be the gauge. His reply was sent back in all capsO.K. I WILL SEND PICTURES NOW! and of course he did not. Nasty person who takes poor quality pictures for a reason. His feedback won't be good too much longer I'm sure. As for the poor spelling, he is just an idiot. |
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