In message <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, gwicks <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes
I do not like "punter" either ... as it also reminds me of those phone-in Shows on TV, where the supposed prizes have already been assigned. Why not enthusiasts ( much more positive ) or visitors ( quite neutral ) ... ? >I have been severely rebuked by a gentleman who wishes to be known as >an "attendee" at the Birmingham Workshop. He assures me that his >nautical ambitions are zero and that he has never been on a punt in his >life. > >This is a serious matter. Over the years the term "punter" has been >used for the non-traders, non-Quanta committee members who attend >workshops. It does have derogatory connotations, but I find "attendee" >far to formal a word. > >Can anyone suggest a better word than "punter", but no so formal as "attendee", > >Best Wishes, > > >Geoff -- Malcolm Cadman _______________________________________________ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
