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Washington, D.C9931 Posts
so, i usually type like this on the internet: my rule is fuck capitalization, but basic punctuation and spelling need to be maintained unless i'm doing an awsum abbv. however, it's just mind boggling how some people type so goddamn formally! is this a standard i somehow missed? are these typers simply presenting a mask to us, using the vilest of slang when they talk to their buddies? do these people read our (my) posts everywhere and think i'm some classless swine, educated and uncouth? is the internet really so serious?!?!?!
in an effort to further my understanding of these strange SIS (Serious Internet Persons), i will begin typing like them in every post and on irc for an entire week, beginning from when i wake up in four hours. if you are a slob in your internet rompings feel free to join me, and if you are an SIS please tell why you type like an asshole.
note: i'm not talking about newsposts and shit on tlnet's frontpage, i'm talking about random posts like: "Why yes, I do enjoy a pickle nestled firmly in my hamburgers; the flavour and texture added transcends that of those sandwiches eaten by peasants."
note2, added after reading the first few replies: Please notice that an SIS is not simply someone who uses capitalization - it's people who make posts with excessive lead-ins to sentences, refusals to say a few bad words, excessive punctuation to the degree of punctuating acronyms ("roflmao."), etc. Do not be so quick to take offense, my delightful readers.
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I have decided to embark with you on this righteous quest of self-discovery.
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Wait.. using capitalization makes me an asshole? 
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Criticizing someone for using proper english is stupid.
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On September 10 2008 20:22 DownMaxX wrote:Wait.. using capitalization makes me an asshole? It gives off the impression that you're too uptight about little things like capitalization to have any fun. "Hey, don't invite the guy that guy that types properly! He's a stick in the mud, a real wet blanket!" It's the same reason no one likes Chill.
On September 10 2008 20:24 prOxi.swAMi wrote:
Criticizing someone for using proper english is stupid. It's exactly this tone that makes you look like a jerk. It's as if you're saying, why should those vile beasts criticize me!? I, a noble scholar, have standards to uphold! Do not bring me down to your level!
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I'm just used to type with capitalization. I don't think there's something wrong with it. Actually in English nearly all of the words don't have a capital letter. You should write German and realise thats a pain in the ass. For example a German sentence:
Heute ist das Wetter echt schön, um einfach mal raus zu gehen und das Leben zu genießen.
-> The weather is really nice today to go out and enjoy life.
SEE?-_-
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United Arab Emirates5090 Posts
lol i never pay attention to that shit
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On September 10 2008 20:24 prOxi.swAMi wrote:
Criticizing someone for using proper english is stupid.
Agreed. It's just as bad as the idiots who post just to say "it's THEIR not there" or "it's spelt XXXX, not XXYX." I don't fucking understand those people. Do they get kicks out of correcting the literacy of a random stranger on the internet? Who the fuck cares!!? It's the Internet. As long as the meaning is clear and it's not complete txtmsg garbage, why bother.....
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Washington, D.C9931 Posts
Also, what indeed is up with those fellows that selectively capitalize letters in their sentences? I will provide an example: "today I played a Game of starcraft on Iccup, and i went zero and Seven simply Tank Rushing his zerglings." It isn't even consistent! If only there was a internet standard for typing, both efficient and aesthetically pleasing!
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Washington, D.C9931 Posts
Indeed, I do not mean any insult to either side. Note that I refer to myself and others like me as 'slobs,' and the proper typists as 'assholes.' In insulting everyone I hoped that nobody would be insulted! As imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, I wish to extend my hand across our differences and forge a deep and meaningful relationship.
Please notice that an SIS is not simply someone who uses capitalization - it's people who make posts with excessive lead-ins to sentences, refusals to say a few bad words, excessive punctuation to the degree of punctuating acronyms ("roflmao."), etc. Do not be so quick to take offense, my delightful readers.
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For some, I think capitalisation is just a habit, that's just how they always type their sentences. It's not they are trying to be more serious than others.
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On September 10 2008 20:29 intrigue wrote:
Also, what indeed is up with those fellows that selectively capitalize letters in their sentences? I will provide an example: "today I played a Game of starcraft on Iccup, and i went zero and Seven simply Tank Rushing his zerglings." It isn't even consistent! If only there was a internet standard for typing, both efficient and aesthetically pleasing! Hark! The songbird of the morn sounds its melody! Has not the chariot of dawn approached? Why art thou not in bed?
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You Just Have To Be A Little More Experienced To Spot The Difference Between Impersonators And The Genuinely Educated. Also, The Buddy Slang Talk Is Usually Done When We're Just Plain Lazy And Understand That The Buddy Would Understand With Less Typing As Well As Making Them Feel More Like Your Personal Friend Thus A Better Relationship Bonding. On The Internet, If We Put Too Few Words, Things Like WHY SO SERIOUS? Can Be Seen As A Threat Instead Of A Joke. Therefore, A More Eloquent Post Is Necessary.
In Your Case, You May Just Be Lazy Or Untrained To Press The Shift Key. Also, With That, You Can See Who Judges You By Appearance Which Means They Are Obviously The n00b-kind. Therefore, Do Not Take Their Posts To Heart. But Then Again, Some Of Us May Confuse It Up By Doing It Sarcastically. So My Advice Is That You'd Have To Take Account Of That Person's History (Post Count Is A General Estimate But Better To Know What Kind Of Stuffs He/She Posted In The Past).
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Spenguin
Australia3316 Posts
It's just a good habit to get into, once your in you can't get out. Good luck 
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On September 10 2008 20:40 Spenguin wrote:It's just a good habit to get into, once your in you can't get out. Good luck On the contrary! In my younger years, I typed very much like an asshole! However, in shedding my snarky, sarcastic persona with age, I also lost the obvious superiority complex that accompanies proper typing.
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You can develop very bad habits if you don't.
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Washington, D.C9931 Posts
On September 10 2008 20:37 Aerox wrote:
You Just Have To Be A Little More Experienced To Spot The Difference Between Impersonators And The Genuinely Educated. Also, The Buddy Slang Talk Is Usually Done When We're Just Plain Lazy And Understand That The Buddy Would Understand With Less Typing As Well As Making Them Feel More Like Your Personal Friend Thus A Better Relationship Bonding. On The Internet, If We Put Too Few Words, Things Like WHY SO SERIOUS? Can Be Seen As A Threat Instead Of A Joke. Therefore, A More Eloquent Post Is Necessary.
In Your Case, You May Just Be Lazy Or Untrained To Press The Shift Key. Also, With That, You Can See Who Judges You By Appearance Which Means They Are Obviously The n00b-kind. Therefore, Do Not Take Their Posts To Heart. But Then Again, Some Of Us May Confuse It Up By Doing It Sarcastically. So My Advice Is That You'd Have To Take Account Of That Person's History (Post Count Is A General Estimate But Better To Know What Kind Of Stuffs He/She Posted In The Past).
You are mathematical!
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Russian Federation4333 Posts
It is a response to TL's strict moderating and banning "shitty posters". People obviously want to sound smart and educated so they do not fall under the "shitty posters" category.
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On September 10 2008 20:25 yubee wrote:Show nested quote +On September 10 2008 20:22 DownMaxX wrote:Wait.. using capitalization makes me an asshole? It gives off the impression that you're too uptight about little things like capitalization to have any fun. "Hey, don't invite the guy that guy that types properly! He's a stick in the mud, a real wet blanket!" It's the same reason no one likes Chill. Show nested quote +On September 10 2008 20:24 prOxi.swAMi wrote:
Criticizing someone for using proper english is stupid. It's exactly this tone that makes you look like a jerk. It's as if you're saying, why should those vile beasts criticize me!? I, a noble scholar, have standards to uphold! Do not bring me down to your level!
You can just as easily flip that argument over. So those people who don't use proper English on the internet are saying, I am a vile beast whose standards don't compare to those of the noble scholars! I am not of their level!
Besides, conceiving someone as a jerk because he uses proper English is a misguided, unjustifiable assumption in itself. Only a jerk would call someone else a jerk for no valid reason.
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Correct spelling and puctuation is a must(if not you're an asshole), but if you DARE use capitalization you're an asshole.
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