Ok ok ok, I know this is a bit out of context here. This is nothing related to nature in general but it is a question that will help me anytime I’m writing a new thread or post, and it will give me much more confidence when writing or typing. My question is: How good is my English? I decided to ask …

I learn most of what I know by having to explain what I meant the first time I said it. So I am very smart. :grin:

It is a valid question. I voted “Ivory billed woodpecker” for the rarity of good English, though come to think of it, I am not sure that was the meaning of that option. I do not feel like I am deciphering code so I think your English is perfectly good. I have anxiety which causes certain obsessive b…

Yes, the ‘‘Ivory-billed woodpecker’’ is equivalent to ‘‘Native speaker with perfect English’’. [image] northernborealis: then obsessively checking it 67 times(Did I do that correctly? Should I change that?) That’s me. But 15 minutes? I’ve taken several days to write some posts here on the f…

[image] northernborealis: Try not to stress over it too much, you are doing fine:) Thanks, now I’ll type with more confidence.

Over 15 minutes is me trying not to stress over it too much. Instead of spending days thinking about it I just concentrate myself into a headache. Spending days thinking about it is probably the better way to go if it does not lead to excessive stress and a resulting headache;)

I didn’t meant ‘‘days planning it’’, but days after I started typing…

Another question: Is there a way of seeing who voted without deleting the pole and making it again?

Silliest thread ever

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Thunderhead May 9, 2022, 11:33pm 43

You’re doing great! If I don’t understand what you mean, I’ll just reply “ Huh?” Ok?

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