[Dx-qsl] Choice of Word(s)

[StevekZ2i]

And you're a better man for it, Murray. I'm quite sure there are others that blew up when they read that. Languages are funny and dont always translate directly. 




On Apr 27, 2011, at 15:48, Murray Green <mgreen at erols.com> wrote:

> 
> The following was extracted from the QRZ.com TO2FH dxpedition page 
> concerning how to obtain their QSL card:
> 
> '.......The first one is a double colorful QSL with many pictures taken 
> during the dx-pedition and the full team. If you wish to order it,
> you should choose the first Paypal option and we demand a minimum 
> credit of US$ 7.00. The second one is a single QSL with a colorful side 
> and a
> black/white opposite side and you should choose the second Paypal 
> option and we demand a fixed credit of US$ 2.00. If you love dx-peditions,
> help us to continue planning new dx-peditions to interesting places. 
> Any donation is highly regarded! Bear in mind that costs of a 
> dx-pedition like this
> one are really high and a tiny donation will be a big 
> support...................'"
> 
> My first reaction after reading the second and third lines was that the 
> word "demand" was somewhat forceful and overbearing. However, after some
> consideration I came to the conclusion that the writer was probably 
> taught that the word is not as vitriolic as I perceived it. The bottom 
> line::
> "Hey Murray don't jump to conclusions especially in the world of DX".
> 
> 73, Murray, K3BEQ
> 
> 
> 
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