31 Aug 16
Originally posted by robbie carrobieThink of affect as being cause, or better yet related to cause.
this is equally as confusing and not very helpful.
You already know the difference between cause and effect, so if said cause is the cause of an effect then it can be said a cause affects the effect... of...
... the cause.
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Originally posted by robbie carrobieWhat I posted was a perfectly good explaination of the differenciation between the two words. However, I didn't expect you to like my offering, because as usual you will allow your better judgment to be clouded by your dislike of me.
No it wasn't, you're a rubbish teacher, Handy Andy has proffered the best explanation so far.
It's fine 🙂
31 Aug 16
Originally posted by divegeesterand you think I have a liking for Handy Andy and yet I was objective enough to give credit where credit is due. My dislike of you is not enough to make me act out of spite, sorry but your text was not very helpful.
What I posted was a perfectly good explaination of the differenciation between the two words. However, I didn't expect you to like my offering, because as usual you will allow your better judgment to be clouded by your dislike of me.
It's fine 🙂
31 Aug 16
Originally posted by Ghost of a Dukeyou could climb up a drain pipe at the Palace and try to speak to her about it? I'd really appreciate it if you don't mind.
To make things easier I have put the wheels in motion to eliminate the word 'affect' from the English language.
It is possible the Queen will ignore my letter.
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Originally posted by robbie carrobieAll you have done is copied a portion of my post and repeated your claim. You haven't explained why it is confusing, a poor illustration and of no practical use.
yes sure,
The effect of doing X to Z was Y
Doing X may affect Z and the effect could be Y - divegeester
This is confusing, is a poor illustration of the use of the terms and is of little practical value.
Are you sure you are not just upset with me Robbie? 😉
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31 Aug 16
Originally posted by robbie carrobieIf someone answers whom you don't like, will you believe them?
I always thought of affect as being like affection, a kind of emotion. He was affected because he lost twelve hundred pounds sterling at the races. The effect of this was that his wife chucked him out and bought a cat instead.
Is this correct usage?
31 Aug 16
Originally posted by robbie carrobieOne last free Ingerlish lesson before sweaty sockland sinks?
Can someone explain, illustrate and make a practical application of the difference between affect and effect. Honestly I have tried to look up articles on-line but still have trouble grasping the subtle differences. I remain capable of rational thought - thanks in advance - Robbie.
Originally posted by divegeesterok, it uses letters, X,Y and Z almost like a logic equation rather than focus on how the terms are used in a practical sense. Thus the illustration is poor and of little practical use. It would have been much better and less confusing if you had used the terms in a sentence that people use everyday as I had the good sense to do. Honestly I found your explanation almost intelligible and suspect that it was intended to be so. No I am not upset with you, not enough to dispense with reading your text about affect and effect.
All you have done is copied a portion of my post and repeated your claim. You haven't explained why it is confusing, a poor illustration and of no practical use.
Are you sure you are not just upset with me Robbie? 😉