Yup, it seems that way. They must walk about the place waiting for the next thing that infuriates themOriginally Posted by the other bob wilson
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Yup, it seems that way. They must walk about the place waiting for the next thing that infuriates them
Must be so easy to be a Daily Mail journalist, just throw in the word "woke" and you've got people foaming at the mouth over a style guide!
Got to be a wind up surely? There's no way this comment: "I agree!!! Abolish Wales and Scotland devolved assemblies....sorry..'governments'....and existing parties....and get Farage elected somehow..." is seriousThis thread is hysterical
At least I hope it's a wind up, that anyone could get so pissed off at a government style guide is incredible
These days , if you say you are British.....they throw you in jail !
I think maybe people in Wales thought conservative ?
Christ no , stick with what we have
Drakeford was in touch enough to win the election
Unlike Andrew RT Davies , that Conservative chap
Shame
I think if you put a red rosette on a donkey the people in Wales would vote for it...
Quite right too, much more preferable, able and sensible than any Tory, they just make silly asses of themselves.
I think the reverse is true in Suffolk
Jeepers...can anyone really defend these linguistic dictats?
What do you say about the tories style guide?
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/style-gu...f-gov-uk-style
Had not seen that - the same comments of stupidy apply....
So you're quite happy to call disabled people handicapped? Do you agree with calling people with a learning disability, retarded, subnormal? What exactly is stupid about any of these 'edicts'? The only thing I find shocking about any of this is that it needs to be stated in the first place. All of the things you seem to be against, to me, appear to be entirely reasonable and justified. Language changes. All words are made up. You seem to be stuck in the past Maurice.
I quite like the Senedd renaming list myself.
Interesting take. Which country do you want Wales to model itself on? Which other country either doesn't have its own parliament or a controlling stake in one?
I would like to see a UNITED Kingdom government and not the various parts ....The USA has similar even though they have state elections...
What else have Daily Mail readers got to live for?Yup, it seems that way. They must walk about the place waiting for the next thing that infuriates them
Btw, I forgot to mention I particularly like the change of name from HM Government to UK Government; much more appropriate.
I don't know what that lot have to do with Government, they don't toe any lines. It's us lot who have to suffer it.
It's easier to spend money on this than invest in critical needs such as NHS , and why too easy to blame Westminster for under funding, there should be some responsibility on how our money is spent and spent wisely in fact I think we as voters and tax payers should be asked where are money is spent an what priority .
Next thing we will see is another bid for those 20 extra AM'S, plus support jobs, back equipment, new offices, cars , and of course expenses , I hear someone is calling for a Welsh Minister residence with full on support staff..
What a multi layered waste of tax payers money we have in Wales.
Yes you're right, it is a lot easier to spend a nominal amount on a style guide than it is to solve the chronic issues facing our health service
F*ck me....
LOM doesn't give a **** about the Welsh NHS
Daily Mail. Who on earth pays attention to anything published in this rag.
Words to avoid
We use*plain English*on GOV.WALES, so please avoid using these words:
agenda (unless it’s for a meeting)advancingcollaborate (use working with)combatingcommit or pledge (we need to be more specific - we’re either doing something or we’re not)counteringdeliver (pizzas, post and services are delivered - not abstract concepts like improvements or priorities)deploy (unless it’s military or software)dialogue (we speak to people)disincentivise (and incentivise)empowerfacilitate (instead, say something specific about how you’re helping)focusingfoster (unless it’s children)impact (do not use this as a synonym for have an effect on, or influence)initiatekey (unless it unlocks something. A subject or thing is not key - it’s probably important)land (as a verb only use if you’re talking about aircraft)leverage (unless in the financial or mechanical sense)liaiseoverarchingprogress (as a verb - what are you actually doing?)promote (unless you’re talking about an ad campaign or some other marketing promotion)robustslimming down (processes do not diet)streamlinestrengthening (unless it’s strengthening bridges or other structures)tackling (unless it’s rugby, football or some other sport)transforming (what are you actually doing to change it?)utilise
Avoid using metaphors, they do not say what you actually mean and lead to slower comprehension of your content. For example:
drive (you can only drive vehicles, not schemes or people)drive out (unless it’s cattle)going forward (it’s unlikely we are giving travel directions)in order to (superfluous - do not use it)one-stop shop (we are government, not a retail outlet)ring fencing
Like it...and of course...It is H.M Government as a newly elected P.M. must seek and gain permission from her to form a government.
This is actually getting like George Orwell's 1984 and news speak....
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