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Originally Posted by Scot,Apr 2 2007, 07:55 PM
I hope you realize that you forgot to capitalize every one of your "I's" and every word at the beginning of every sentence. Pure genius!
This makes me cringe that you don't know how to capitalize.
This makes me cringe that you don't know how to capitalize.
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Originally Posted by Wildncrazy,Apr 2 2007, 07:57 PM
So actually how you post on S2ki could become how you present yourself in a job application or other aspects of your daily life which could cost you a job, a promotion, a raise, a date, a friend, a good tip (if you are a wait person), etc., etc.
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Originally Posted by dcak,Apr 3 2007, 07:52 AM
Do you realize that you posted another run-on sentence? Which is fine, as long as you also accept that you are making the same mistakes to which you're referring.
Anyways, some of you keep referring to writing as if you were applying for a job. Let me ask you this, do you wear a suit everyday? I'm sure it'll be impressive to whoever sees you but then you would have to be formal all day, everyday. Instead, you can opt to choose your surroundings and make a choice on whether to dress/speak/act formally or informally. I'm defending those who choose to write sloppily online because they're not trying to be formal while attempting to convey a relaxed atmosphere.
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Originally Posted by Daniel L,Apr 3 2007, 09:14 AM
Isn't it funny how the OP is complaining about grammatical errors when he's constantly making them? He must be conveying his education level... (sarcasm)
Anyways, some of you keep referring to writing as if you were applying for a job. Let me ask you this, do you wear a suit everyday? I'm sure it'll be impressive to whoever sees you but then you would have to be formal all day, everyday. Instead, you can opt to choose your surroundings and make a choice on whether to dress/speak/act formally or informally. I'm defending those who choose to write sloppily online because they're not trying to be formal while attempting to convey a relaxed atmosphere.
Anyways, some of you keep referring to writing as if you were applying for a job. Let me ask you this, do you wear a suit everyday? I'm sure it'll be impressive to whoever sees you but then you would have to be formal all day, everyday. Instead, you can opt to choose your surroundings and make a choice on whether to dress/speak/act formally or informally. I'm defending those who choose to write sloppily online because they're not trying to be formal while attempting to convey a relaxed atmosphere.
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Originally Posted by Noizemaker,Apr 3 2007, 02:15 PM
While I agree with this to a point, there is a point where you have to draw a line. There's a great difference between relaxed and slovenly. I'd put your writing in the "relaxed" camp as well as my own. S2ki isn't English class. I understand, respect and appreciate that fact. That said, I'm a firm believer in the idea that if you want someone to respect your thoughts and ideas, you should respect the person enough to not make them translate them from gibberish to English.
I was just poking at Wildncrazy, who said:
"It's the punctuation for me, or lack thereof, especially the '."
and then came with two posts of run-on sentences.
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Originally Posted by tak_one_77,Apr 7 2007, 07:38 PM
Do people have pet peeves other then punctuation and grammar?
Like people that do their banking at the ATM. BY that I mean do more then one transaction.
Like people that do their banking at the ATM. BY that I mean do more then one transaction.
What I don't get are the 'tards that insist on doing their banking at the company ATM DURING LUNCH TIME. Said ATM is parked in front of the crapeteria. There are 20 of us in line who want some cash for lunch, and Tard-Licious is depositing his birthday checks from every Aunt in Uncle in Nebraska. FFS!
