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... Camilla Send a noteboard - 01/07/2010 12:28:20 PM
It even makes me second guess my original thoughts on books when I have discovered them before the hype starts (that does not mean by second thoughts always land on negative, but I become more critical).

Edit: I wouldn't use the word "hype" for the status of classics, though.

Your title line doesn't seem correct. I can't speak for British English but in American English I can't think of ever hearing a sentence like "Hype usually turns me right off THINGS."


Well, I never did aim to speak American English.

We would just say "Hype usually turns me off.", "Hype turns me off.", "Hype usually turns me right off.", but "things" is out of place in that sentence. Although, saying "The Hyping of things turns me right off." is a real possibility.


Language is not fixed.

Not criticizing, but I thought you would appreciate the feedback. Also, I know I complimented you on your English back on Wotmania, but let me do it again. I've never heard your spoken English but your written English is superb. Did you start learning English in school or on your own? How long have you studied English? Just curious.


I started learning in school when I was 9. But most Norwegians know some English before then from television. And I am currently doing a PhD in English Literature in Scotland.
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Classics. Rebekah - 03/07/2010 12:20:21 AM 402 Views
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Re: I do find things being over-hyped to be off putting. Zeeb - 02/07/2010 04:58:30 PM 454 Views
Kind of depends. Legolas - 01/07/2010 11:36:01 AM 396 Views
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