06-21-2003, 03:06 AM
(This post was last modified: 06-21-2003, 03:07 AM by Nicodemus Phaulkon.)
Right, then. I'm going to try to bring this into your comprehension as GENTLY as I possibly can.
It's been brought to your attention, not once, not twice, but FOUR times in the space of this single thread that you need to bring your writing skills up to par with what's found to be acceptable on this forum. This is not the demand of a single member; this is not the irrelevant actions of a bored curmudgeon. This is an expectation from every member on this entire board. Not only do you have myself, ShadowHM, Occhidiangela, Pete, kandrathe and gekko echoing this... you have the input from Bolty, who happens to own (not just administer) this board. One would think that this degree of feedback, from such a level, would cause you to pause and take stock of the situation.
And your reaction upon having Bolty step in to stop the disagreement? A hearty thank you, followed by additional comments about how you were hurt and a further arguing for support of your position. This was a bad move. When an Admin posts a "stop it", you STOP IT. You don't say "Yes, sir... BUT". Once again, something you would have been aware of, and possible not stepped in, had you taken the time to stop, look, listen and read.
And with that, you've made yourself a bigger hole. In the space of a single thread and four posts, you've indicated that:
1.) You don't agree with the Forum mores.
2.) You don't care about the Forum mores.
3.) You don't listen to the Admins who instruct you to follow the Forum mores.
4.) You don't intend to try to change your ways.
Posting in a sloppy manner is the equivalent of going outside without taking a shower, shaving, brushing your hair or your teeth. It puts yourself forward as uncaring, sloppy and repugnant. You don't care enough to proofread your post? Others won't care enough to read your words. You will be air. You will be spam. You will be a fart in a windstorm: annoying but irrelevant.
Allow me to extend a RARE offer of assistance. There is a program called "iespell". It can be downloaded here. It is a plug-in that works with your IE browser, seamlessly. Upon finishing a post, before hitting "Add Reply", simply right-click anywhere on the current window and choose "Check spelling". It cannot be any simpler than this. There cannot be any excuse to not do so.
You claim to be attending Florida State University. Surely you must be well aware of the academic requirements for submission of any written work. Proper English, grammar, usage of topic sentences, spacing of paragraphs, cohesive thought... I'm certain this is ringing a bell with you. The Lurker Lounge expects and RESPECTS similar thoughtful and gainful usage of the written word that occurs when such literary conventions are followed.
Does that, finally, get the point across?
I can appreciate that you don't want to be compared to an air-headed 12 year old Valley girl. So prove me wrong by no longer writing or pouting like one. The onus isn't on me, OrpheusPrime. I don't have anything to prove. You, however, are already in a hole... and seem intent on digging rather than climbing.
And THAT , "friend", is about as gentle as I can be to present your mistakes to you.
*looks at Bolty* I need a beer. I think I just lost 6 months off my life writing this thing. *mutters and stalks off*
It's been brought to your attention, not once, not twice, but FOUR times in the space of this single thread that you need to bring your writing skills up to par with what's found to be acceptable on this forum. This is not the demand of a single member; this is not the irrelevant actions of a bored curmudgeon. This is an expectation from every member on this entire board. Not only do you have myself, ShadowHM, Occhidiangela, Pete, kandrathe and gekko echoing this... you have the input from Bolty, who happens to own (not just administer) this board. One would think that this degree of feedback, from such a level, would cause you to pause and take stock of the situation.
And your reaction upon having Bolty step in to stop the disagreement? A hearty thank you, followed by additional comments about how you were hurt and a further arguing for support of your position. This was a bad move. When an Admin posts a "stop it", you STOP IT. You don't say "Yes, sir... BUT". Once again, something you would have been aware of, and possible not stepped in, had you taken the time to stop, look, listen and read.
Quote: I guess I just don't care enough to proofread my entire post before I post it. Shucks.
And with that, you've made yourself a bigger hole. In the space of a single thread and four posts, you've indicated that:
1.) You don't agree with the Forum mores.
2.) You don't care about the Forum mores.
3.) You don't listen to the Admins who instruct you to follow the Forum mores.
4.) You don't intend to try to change your ways.
Posting in a sloppy manner is the equivalent of going outside without taking a shower, shaving, brushing your hair or your teeth. It puts yourself forward as uncaring, sloppy and repugnant. You don't care enough to proofread your post? Others won't care enough to read your words. You will be air. You will be spam. You will be a fart in a windstorm: annoying but irrelevant.
Allow me to extend a RARE offer of assistance. There is a program called "iespell". It can be downloaded here. It is a plug-in that works with your IE browser, seamlessly. Upon finishing a post, before hitting "Add Reply", simply right-click anywhere on the current window and choose "Check spelling". It cannot be any simpler than this. There cannot be any excuse to not do so.
You claim to be attending Florida State University. Surely you must be well aware of the academic requirements for submission of any written work. Proper English, grammar, usage of topic sentences, spacing of paragraphs, cohesive thought... I'm certain this is ringing a bell with you. The Lurker Lounge expects and RESPECTS similar thoughtful and gainful usage of the written word that occurs when such literary conventions are followed.
Does that, finally, get the point across?
I can appreciate that you don't want to be compared to an air-headed 12 year old Valley girl. So prove me wrong by no longer writing or pouting like one. The onus isn't on me, OrpheusPrime. I don't have anything to prove. You, however, are already in a hole... and seem intent on digging rather than climbing.
And THAT , "friend", is about as gentle as I can be to present your mistakes to you.
*looks at Bolty* I need a beer. I think I just lost 6 months off my life writing this thing. *mutters and stalks off*
Garnered Wisdom --
If it has more than four legs, kill it immediately.
Never hesitate to put another bullet into the skull of the movie's main villain; it'll save time on the denouement.
Eight hours per day of children's TV programming can reduce a grown man to tears -- PM me for details.
If it has more than four legs, kill it immediately.
Never hesitate to put another bullet into the skull of the movie's main villain; it'll save time on the denouement.
Eight hours per day of children's TV programming can reduce a grown man to tears -- PM me for details.