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« Reply #10 on: July 12, 2009, 11:59:59 AM » |
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@Dragon Dumbass
"well since its such a poor excuse then why not disallow all contractons or any shortened form of a word at all?"
Well, now there's a compelling, if poorly executed, question. I am impressed you managed to squeeze something like that out. As for an answer, there really isn't one, although I'd like to its out of my hands. But I'll tell you one thing, contractions are far less extreme than shorthand, at least their goal is not to strip out over half of the characters that exists in the world to make it a bite size shell of the word it formerly was.
"and is it not possible for ppl = people to shorten what they say when they don't have time to type or are using alternate forms of posting like right now i'm posting from my wii and its exausting hitting all of these buttons"
No, no it isn't. Your time constraints and your devices by which you use to come to this forum are not my concern, and it isn't my problem. However, in the case of a lack of time, if you don't have it then don't waste it. Like I've always said, the forum will still be here when you get back- it isn't going to run away on you if you get what you need done first and then come back to it. I mean, it shouldn't conflict with your life at large, and it shouldn't be our problem to deal with just because you want to crack out a post in a rush.
If you can't take more than 5-10 minutes to write up a coherent post, that is written at a grade school level, then just wait on it. The post will be better for it, if its a meaningful one to begin with.
"i just think maybe if you guys losen up on having such strict rules more people would have fun on your site instead of marching in line like zombies"
I am not sure at what point I indicated that I cared about your opinion, but its funny you say that. You see the rest of our member base, the ones with the high post counts? Can you enlighten me as to why they are still here if they aren't having any fun? I am certainly not forcing them to be here, in fact, its always their choice whether they stay or not. And so long as they don't break the rules, they're free do post as they see fit to. Its an easy concept, you don't fuck around, you wont get smacked down.
You know, like a good forum does, it keeps the peace while trying not to intrude upon the members enjoying themselves unless absolutely necessary.
"1 this is not for personal gain its for all those who would like to be on your site but are afraide to join because of grammar nazis"
Oh so noble you are, sir bullshitter. I raise my hand up high, and I say unto you- REPENT SINNER, CAST OFF YOUR DARK WAYS AND COME UNTO THE FOLD!
"2 for you to insult me when i haven't even directed any anger or anything towards you shows that your are trying to use your "intellectuality" to prove that you are better than others"
Anger, mayhaps not, but you're sure bitching a lot. Plus, stupidity gets called on, no buts. As for intellectuality, I never really said I was an intellectual or better than anyone else. I am just an ass.
"3 for the fact that you even have to curse at all prove a point for the validity of anything that you are saying is not only insulting to anyone who supports your agument but those who actually can have an intellegent conversation"
Not really, no, its only really insulting to the people that can't type properly. Because you're not going to be able to have a meaningful, let alone intelligent, conversation when you can't even spell properly. Short bursts of words are counterproductive to meaningful discourse.
"4 i never said you have to follow internet trends but i am saying that you should cater to those support your site on other media forms such as gaming consoles"
Of course you have, dumbass, by saying we should allow shorthand you've effectively stated we need to accept what is in reality, inconsequential shit, i.e. trends of the interwebs. Also, a video game console doesn't constitute as a form of 'media'. Anyway, why should we cater to people on consoles? Where will it end, catering to people on the iPhone? No. If you use your console, the onus isn't on us for your decision.
"5 never call me retarted it'll just make you look stupid in the end"
You'd think, but you're doing such a good job of making yourself look stupid, I don't think anyone will notice that I am a little stupid. Well, anymore than usual.
"6 there are 17 new words added to the dictionary all derived from chat speak"
Not in any academically recognized dictionary I know of, friend. But then, I guess for you folks, legitimate sources aren't important as long as the information is 'there'.
"7 and when i say all speak in chat speak i meant in a shorten form of english so back off prick"
Shorthand is not a mutually exclusive concept to contractions. Not all people butcher the english language, even as effectively as you do. As for backing off, I don't have to.
@elephantinc
"I think it puts people off and limits the number of users."
I think you drastically over estimate Digimon's fanbase. Granted, it is pretty big for its relativity is a niche interest, but its still excessively small. And especially during times there isn't a series on-going, the activity will dip, especially if your forum only caters to that particular group. We may have limited our users, and put people off, but more likely than not, these would have been people who could not follow the rules, or did not want to. If someone is like that, well, I am not hurt if they aren't here. They are free to make their own decisions.
As for a relaxed atmosphere, I don't really see how it can be anymore relaxed short of tossing out the rules entirely. I mean, so long as members don't conflict with the rules, they have nothing to fear and can continue on their merry way, and do as they so choose. But I'll tell you, no, not really. People don't respond the way you need them to by being extra special nice, they fight established authority like they have rights. Sometimes you have to get a little mean.
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