it465 on ebay this morning in victoria buy now 800.00

[Oggy Doggy]

Very sad. Like GMC, For the life of me can't see how anybody would think this is a guy trying to escape his crazy wife. I know it happens but it's pretty obvious whats written and the photo definitly shows a woman. I have a sister who was continually beaten by her husband until she'd eventually had enough and did a midnight runner and took out an AVO on him. 10 years later and in a new relationship with a good bloke, it was the wisest thing she ever did. There's no excuse for hitting a woman.

[VMX247]

It could be read it with a is,comer or full stop.
Ok I'll sign up for English lessons or maybe they should.    


ABUSIVE WOMAN IS BASHING PARTNER
ABUSIVE WOMAN ,BASHING PARTNER
ABUSIVE WOMAN.BASHING PARTNER.

Aussie language no good
cheers

[Nathan S]

Further, we're all making assumptions that the woman is the partner.

Other possibilities include:

His female partner has bashed another woman in his life (friend, girl-friend, teen/adult child).
Her female partner has bashed her.
His or her partner (who could be male or female) has been bashed by another woman.

Etc. While some are more likely than others, they're all equally possible within what's written.

Just like the rule book (or the bible!) - its only black and white if you are looking for a scenario that you've already decided upon.

[LWC82PE]

yeah its bloody confusing isnt it, you cant really assume nothing can you.

[Graeme M]

What the...?

I'm with GMC. Glad I'm not writing the rules...

[Nathan S]

Its really easy to make it clear.

Change "MOVING BACK TO TOWNSVILLE DUE TO ABUSIVE WOMAN BASHING PARTNER"

into something like

"I am Moving back to Townsville because my partner is an abusive woman basher".

Same words (pretty much), but a lot clearer and a lot less open to interpretation.
Alison's simple addition of punctuation is very nearly as effective, and clearly shows how subtle changes can make a big difference to the message.


And thank you all for lowering me to a level where I'm analysing (and critisising) the words of someone who almost certainly deserves our sympathy and support...

Maybe I should start giving Magoo lessons on "How to make a good point without sounding so negative and p155ing Dennis off"... 

[Tim754]

Complained to ebay about what seems could be a low life sales scam , the said add is "under investigation and review"  ?

[VMX247]

some where right some where wrong 

received email
Billie(women)
Partner reported
Kids safe
Needed money to get home
On her way home to Qld 

cheers