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CTStalker
Profile Blog Joined November 2004
Canada9720 Posts
September 10 2008 15:44 GMT
#41
On September 11 2008 00:36 inertinept wrote:
Back in the Day, WhiPPerSnaPPerZ like you would get SPANKED on THE reaR enD.


Intrigue, I think you should proceed cautiously -- this guy means business.
By the way, my name is Funk. I am not of your world
Naib
Profile Blog Joined November 2004
Hungary4844 Posts
September 10 2008 15:50 GMT
#42
Well, some people are indeed typing like a borderline retarded person sometimes - and I don't want anyone to have that impression of me.

That simple.

It's not like you have to refrain from rofling, though.

Besides, typing a little bit more formally also helps me maintain the level of English I have, as it's not my first language.
Complete the cycle!
jello_biafra
Profile Blog Joined September 2004
United Kingdom6641 Posts
September 10 2008 16:28 GMT
#43
I don't mind a lack of capitalization, it's the needless text message style abbreviations that get to me.
The road to hell is paved with good intentions | aka Probert[PaiN] @ iccup / godlikeparagon @ twitch | my BW stream: http://www.teamliquid.net/video/streams/jello_biafra
Nytefish
Profile Blog Joined December 2007
United Kingdom4282 Posts
September 10 2008 16:28 GMT
#44
It would be nice if people used their/they're, you're/your, loose/lose, etc. properly, if only to help those who want to improve their English.
No I'm never serious.
micronesia
Profile Blog Joined July 2006
United States24757 Posts
September 10 2008 16:31 GMT
#45
On September 11 2008 00:16 Jibba wrote:
Show nested quote +
On September 10 2008 23:26 micronesia wrote:

BTW intrigue if the people typing properly aren't complaining about other people then I see zero problem. Nothing wrong with practicing proper English.

Numbers below 10 should be written out with letters.

Point me to this convention please.
ModeratorThere are animal crackers for people and there are people crackers for animals.
grobo
Profile Blog Joined February 2007
Japan6199 Posts
Last Edited: 2008-09-10 16:34:06
September 10 2008 16:33 GMT
#46
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).


ATOMIC RAGE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


btw. i'm a classless swine for sure.
We make signature, then defense it.
sqwert
Profile Blog Joined May 2008
United States781 Posts
Last Edited: 2008-09-10 16:53:59
September 10 2008 16:51 GMT
#47
It's [fucken] impossible homie G. Unless you're really bz like me and need to get your point across fast and don't have time to type it, just abbreviate everything. I tried being "correct" once, and it didnt last very long.
if everythings coming your way, youre in the wrong lane. sAviOr 4evar!
intrigue
Profile Blog Joined November 2005
Washington, D.C9934 Posts
September 10 2008 17:13 GMT
#48
On September 11 2008 01:51 sqwert wrote:
It's [fucken] impossible homie G. Unless you're really bz like me and need to get your point across fast and don't have time to type it, just abbreviate everything. I tried being "correct" once, and it didnt last very long.

Word.
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ahrara_
Profile Blog Joined February 2008
Afghanistan1715 Posts
Last Edited: 2008-09-10 17:16:10
September 10 2008 17:13 GMT
#49
On September 11 2008 01:31 micronesia wrote:
Show nested quote +
On September 11 2008 00:16 Jibba wrote:
On September 10 2008 23:26 micronesia wrote:

BTW intrigue if the people typing properly aren't complaining about other people then I see zero problem. Nothing wrong with practicing proper English.

Numbers below 10 should be written out with letters.

Point me to this convention please.

Dear Sir,

I believe the answer to this question is the following:

The style guide for practically every newspaper in existence, most notably the AP style guide, which is number one in a world of 3890340384 style guides. GOT IT SIR?!

Additionally, I would like to voice my strong and vocal support of the activity thus described in the Original Post (OP). It never hurts to make fun of people who belong to stereotypes that do not at all exist on teamliquid! It gives one a fascinating sense of superiority; of which the OP is clearly in need of. I applaud your efforts! Avaste! Go forth and mock, ye with no self esteem! Go forth!

Yours beloved *HINT HINT INTRGUE*,

ahrara_
in Afghanistan we have 20% literacy rate
ahrara_
Profile Blog Joined February 2008
Afghanistan1715 Posts
September 10 2008 17:15 GMT
#50
in seriousness, i think this will end in a duel to the death between intrigue and moltke

MY MONEY'S ON MOLTKE
in Afghanistan we have 20% literacy rate
Pwntrucci[sR]
Profile Blog Joined June 2006
Canada1519 Posts
September 10 2008 17:17 GMT
#51
People should type in whatever way they want, adds personallities to the internest
bg
micronesia
Profile Blog Joined July 2006
United States24757 Posts
Last Edited: 2008-09-10 18:08:50
September 10 2008 18:08 GMT
#52
On September 11 2008 02:13 ahrara_ wrote:
Show nested quote +
On September 11 2008 01:31 micronesia wrote:
On September 11 2008 00:16 Jibba wrote:
On September 10 2008 23:26 micronesia wrote:

BTW intrigue if the people typing properly aren't complaining about other people then I see zero problem. Nothing wrong with practicing proper English.

Numbers below 10 should be written out with letters.

Point me to this convention please.

Dear Sir,

I believe the answer to this question is the following:

The style guide for practically every newspaper in existence, most notably the AP style guide, which is number one in a world of 3890340384 style guides. GOT IT SIR?!

This is not a newspaper. I am talking about the conventions of standard written english. If there is no convention which states that you should write out numbers less than ten, then I am right and you all are my bitches.
ModeratorThere are animal crackers for people and there are people crackers for animals.
Jibba
Profile Blog Joined October 2007
United States22883 Posts
September 10 2008 18:16 GMT
#53
It depends what you mean by "standard written english." Since we're talking about proper capitalization and punctuation as practice for future assignments, etc. then the number rule should be followed as well since it's a part of the AP/MLA/Oxford rule sets that most academic papers adhere to.

BTW I could've said all that in about 5 words, but I want to sound smarter than I really am.
ModeratorNow I'm distant, dark in this anthrobeat
Fishball
Profile Joined December 2005
Canada4788 Posts
Last Edited: 2008-09-10 18:47:26
September 10 2008 18:47 GMT
#54
On September 10 2008 20:28 Elric_ wrote:
Show nested quote +
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.....


I don't really care about other people's spelling that much, except for the word "Ridiculous".

I've seen so many people spell it as "Rediculous" when they are like complaining about something. To me, it's an instant 50% credit drop on whatever they are trying to talk about.
靈魂交響曲
jello_biafra
Profile Blog Joined September 2004
United Kingdom6641 Posts
September 10 2008 18:50 GMT
#55
On September 11 2008 01:28 Nytefish wrote:
It would be nice if people used their/they're, you're/your, loose/lose, etc. properly, if only to help those who want to improve their English.

I can understand how people get those mixed up but something that escapes me completely is how people can get "then" and "than" mixed up. What the fuck?
The road to hell is paved with good intentions | aka Probert[PaiN] @ iccup / godlikeparagon @ twitch | my BW stream: http://www.teamliquid.net/video/streams/jello_biafra
micronesia
Profile Blog Joined July 2006
United States24757 Posts
September 10 2008 18:57 GMT
#56
On September 11 2008 03:16 Jibba wrote:
It depends what you mean by "standard written english." Since we're talking about proper capitalization and punctuation as practice for future assignments, etc. then the number rule should be followed as well since it's a part of the AP/MLA/Oxford rule sets that most academic papers adhere to.

BTW I could've said all that in about 5 words, but I want to sound smarter than I really am.

I had an inkling that it wasn't in the same style as your normal writing lol.

APA/MLA etc are for academic writing, not the english language :-/
ModeratorThere are animal crackers for people and there are people crackers for animals.
anderoo
Profile Blog Joined March 2008
Canada1876 Posts
September 10 2008 19:17 GMT
#57
I just type this way because my OCD goes crazy over missed caps, indents, whatever. It's purely chemical, not jut blatant assholery.
DeadVessel
Profile Blog Joined April 2006
United States6269 Posts
September 10 2008 19:28 GMT
#58
srs
kdog3683
Profile Blog Joined January 2007
United States916 Posts
Last Edited: 2008-09-10 19:51:41
September 10 2008 19:48 GMT
#59
Seems some like pretty obvious reasons to me.

1. Posters see Moltkewarding Post. They think "wow, such deep insightful posts and tl.net loves him. I'm going to emulate!"
2. They wanna be a pillar of the community like a village elder and in order to be a village elder, you gotta be wise! You can only be wise if you type like gigantic prick that knows everything and explains in a condescending / pompous tone.
3. Some people are just naturally inclined to be serious and have no sense of humor so it carries over to tl.net. aka die hard religious folks.
4. Some people want to practice English. And may or may not possess the ability to type informally aka non americans. Maybe somebody on here is a lawyer and hones his debating skills in the Tl.net: General Arena.
Multiply your efforts.
Masamune
Profile Joined January 2007
Canada3401 Posts
September 10 2008 19:56 GMT
#60
On September 11 2008 01:31 micronesia wrote:
Show nested quote +
On September 11 2008 00:16 Jibba wrote:
On September 10 2008 23:26 micronesia wrote:

BTW intrigue if the people typing properly aren't complaining about other people then I see zero problem. Nothing wrong with practicing proper English.

Numbers below 10 should be written out with letters.

Point me to this convention please.

holy fuck, are you seriously in grad school?
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