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Osmoses
Sweden5302 Posts
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Vegetarian Wolf
China434 Posts
The site you linked is pretty much spot this isn't that controversial o_O pls learn to english you plebs | ||
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jcarlsoniv
United States27922 Posts
On October 02 2013 13:25 HazMat wrote: Can someone explain to me why, when quoting, do you put the punctuation INSIDE the quote? Like: the sign changed from "Walk," to "Don't Walk," to "Walk" again within 30 seconds. Just seems much more natural to include punctuation that isn't a part of the quote outside of the quote. I heard it has something to do with Benjamin Franklin and America being unique? Is this only done in the states? This is normal and completely makes sense to me. Kids these days... | ||
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Osmoses
Sweden5302 Posts
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Vegetarian Wolf
China434 Posts
On October 02 2013 21:32 Osmoses wrote: the notion that you shouldn't use "and" directly following a comma. ...wat I have never heard of this notion you guys are weird to repeat myself pls learn to english you fucking scrubs | ||
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HazMat
United States17077 Posts
On October 02 2013 21:35 Vegetarian Wolf wrote: ...wat I have never heard of this notion you guys are weird to repeat myself pls learn to english you fucking scrubs Oxford comma scares some people. | ||
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Osmoses
Sweden5302 Posts
It's a cold, hard world. | ||
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Alaric
France45622 Posts
Reminds me of how good Maximum Velocity is, too. <3 One of my first GBA games. | ||
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Requizen
United States33802 Posts
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Lonyo
United Kingdom3884 Posts
On October 02 2013 21:28 jcarlsoniv wrote: This is normal and completely makes sense to me. Kids these days... Makes more sense to include punctuation inside a quote when it's actually part of the quote, and outside wen it's not. E.g.: He said "how are you doing?" vs Did he say "no"? In example 1, the quote is of someone asking a question, so the question mark goes with it. In example 2, the word is a statement, so the question mark goes outside as it's part of the general sentence. If the question mark was inside, it would imply someone said "no" in a questioning way.# The US likes to include it inside the quote all the time, just to be 'Merican. | ||
AsmodeusXI
United States15536 Posts
On October 02 2013 22:10 Requizen wrote: Pokemon folk: don't forget to go get your shiny Giratina for BW and BW2! Pokefolk or Folkemon pls Also I should really do this but I can never get off my ass to go to Gamestop for these giveaways. I guess I'll never be the best. | ||
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Requizen
United States33802 Posts
On October 02 2013 22:30 AsmodeusXI wrote: Pokefolk or Folkemon pls Also I should really do this but I can never get off my ass to go to Gamestop for these giveaways. I guess I'll never be the best. You don't even need to go in. It's off the wifi so just park out front and get it and then drive off. No human interaction required! | ||
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jcarlsoniv
United States27922 Posts
On October 02 2013 22:17 Lonyo wrote: Makes more sense to include punctuation inside a quote when it's actually part of the quote, and outside wen it's not. E.g.: He said "how are you doing?" vs Did he say "no"? In example 1, the quote is of someone asking a question, so the question mark goes with it. In example 2, the word is a statement, so the question mark goes outside as it's part of the general sentence. If the question mark was inside, it would imply someone said "no" in a questioning way.# The US likes to include it inside the quote all the time, just to be 'Merican. Both of those examples look completely fine to me. Then again, I spell "theater" as "theatre" so... | ||
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Requizen
United States33802 Posts
On October 02 2013 22:33 jcarlsoniv wrote: Both of those examples look completely fine to me. Then again, I spell "theater" as "theatre" so... When I see is spelled like that I automatically pronounce it "the-ah-tré". | ||
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AsmodeusXI
United States15536 Posts
On October 02 2013 22:35 Requizen wrote: When I see is spelled like that I automatically pronounce it "the-ah-tré". Also, how 'bout dat Mega Charizard X? | ||
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Vegetarian Wolf
China434 Posts
On October 02 2013 22:17 Lonyo wrote: Makes more sense to include punctuation inside a quote when it's actually part of the quote, and outside wen it's not. E.g.: He said "how are you doing?" vs Did he say "no"? In example 1, the quote is of someone asking a question, so the question mark goes with it. In example 2, the word is a statement, so the question mark goes outside as it's part of the general sentence. If the question mark was inside, it would imply someone said "no" in a questioning way.# The US likes to include it inside the quote all the time, just to be 'Merican. It is used exactly like how you described in the US too by the majority of people who care enough to observe grammar. Some people will keep it all in-quotes for consistency. I have not seen a large number of people always keeping it in quotes, moreso than anywhere else. | ||
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Alaric
France45622 Posts
Also Soniv I don't get what it is with you 'muricans putting z everywhere. Realise -> realize, analyse -> analyze. Stop trying to be different, it makes y'all look emo people! | ||
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jcarlsoniv
United States27922 Posts
On October 02 2013 22:44 Alaric wrote: This Charizard thing looks so corny wtf. Also Soniv I don't get what it is with you 'muricans putting z everywhere. Realise -> realize, analyse -> analyze. Stop trying to be different, it makes y'all look emo people! I'm not sure if you've noticed, but we tend to do things ass-backwards here. I think it's to create a higher barrier for entry to keep the Alarics of the world out ;P | ||
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AsmodeusXI
United States15536 Posts
On October 02 2013 22:44 Alaric wrote: This Charizard thing looks so corny wtf. Also Soniv I don't get what it is with you 'muricans putting z everywhere. Realise -> realize, analyse -> analyze. Stop trying to be different, it makes y'all look emo people! When Pokemon Z comes out you're gonna be real disappointed then. Edit: Ugh, I think my Pokemon Y copy is going to arrive like... 5 days after release. Thanks a lot Amazon. T_T | ||
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Requizen
United States33802 Posts
Mega Charizard X is cool because Dragon, but the design is kinda... Not to mention the ability boosts physical moves, when he's historically a Special Sweeper. If you want a good Mega Charizard X, it's more or less the opposite of a normal Charizard. Although, if he can get the good Dragon physical moves like Dragon Claw or Outrage, it could be good. Looks like he can TM Dragon Claw. So Dragon Claw, Flare Blitz, Dragon Dance (Egg Move), filler to taste could work. Edit: looks like he can also tutor Outrage. So maybe not as bad as I thought. | ||
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