(sp?): The Phantom Menace - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Saraphim · 07-01-2004, 11:48 PM

Er... Perhaps I need a flaming trout of my own. My friend admonishes me for not using chat-speak while on instant messenger and thus slowing our conversation. He says I take the 'instant' out of it.

I say that if I allow myself a single 'lol' or shortened word, it will become habit, and this I cannot allow. He then goes away grumbling about my vocabulary.

Flaming trout are hard to come by in the desert. Perhaps a flaming lizard or pidgeon?

Mad Baggins · 07-02-2004, 04:40 PM

*gives Saraphim a flaming cactus*

Ah, I do that too. I abhor chat-speak, even in instant messenger conversations.

Lhunardawen · 07-03-2004, 01:15 AM

But chat-speak, when used in moderation and in appropriate situations, can be helpful. Personally, I find it weird when people send text messages (the ones sent by cellular phone) that contain ultra-long words that could have been simplified. Besides, it would be very helpful when one is in a hurry and needs to relay a message as soon as possible. Then chat-speak would be a great help, as long as the words are still decipherable.

However, meaning no offense to anyone, I suppose some Downers, especially when they are posting in a great hurry, tend to use chat-speak-- and inappropriately, since this is supposed to be a forum. Honestly, seeing words that have some letters inverted are annoying. Like "hte", for example. That brings me to a proposal that one should not post in haste, unless the person is willing to spend a little time to read through the post before clicking "Submit Reply". Or if the person has perfect typing skills...

Rimbaud · 07-13-2004, 05:21 AM

...and the cacti is not for burning. (Anyone? *sigh*)

This is freshly dug...

There was a certain purpose to this thread, which was not only to encourage some effort toward accuracy, but also to bolster the collective will of those who cherish the correct use of language; those who do not see the internet as the beginning of the end for efficient and eloquent linguistics, but another medium to which certain standards are equally as applicable.

With all due respect to my chosen weaponry of the first post (and numerous other helpful suggestions since), the best remedy for a carelessly spelt, punctuated or (sp)-ed post may be a quiet word in the ear of the culprit. Just so long as the word is 'Duck, Rimbaud's approaching and that fish seems warm.'

Nilpaurion Felagund · 01-07-2005, 01:53 AM

It could be clamour for SaucePan to correct their spellings!

Eomer of the Rohirrim · 09-18-2005, 11:01 AM

I'll admit that this thread shamed me into becoming a more worthy Barrowdowner. But there are still so many of those (sp?)'s floating about.

The fame of this thread is obviously not as great as I had previously supposed, so I think it needs to be bumped (again).

07-01-2004, 11:48 PM	#1
Saraphim Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: The other side of freezing. Posts: 404	Er... Perhaps I need a flaming trout of my own. My friend admonishes me for not using chat-speak while on instant messenger and thus slowing our conversation. He says I take the 'instant' out of it. I say that if I allow myself a single 'lol' or shortened word, it will become habit, and this I cannot allow. He then goes away grumbling about my vocabulary. Flaming trout are hard to come by in the desert. Perhaps a flaming lizard or pidgeon? __________________ I drink Pan Galactic Gargle Blasters! ~ Always remember: pillage BEFORE you burn.

07-02-2004, 04:40 PM	#2
Mad Baggins Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: A place where after thunder golden showers come falling like a rain of flowers. Posts: 371	gives Saraphim a flaming cactus Ah, I do that too. I abhor chat-speak, even in instant messenger conversations. __________________ I like buying snacks from a vending machine because food is better when it falls. Sometimes at the grocery, I'll drop a candy bar so that it will achieve its maximum flavor potential.

07-13-2004, 05:21 AM	#4
Rimbaud The Perilous Poet Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Heart of the matter Posts: 1,062	I'll handle the flaming trout around here... ...and the cacti is not for burning. (Anyone? sigh) This is freshly dug... There was a certain purpose to this thread, which was not only to encourage some effort toward accuracy, but also to bolster the collective will of those who cherish the correct use of language; those who do not see the internet as the beginning of the end for efficient and eloquent linguistics, but another medium to which certain standards are equally as applicable. With all due respect to my chosen weaponry of the first post (and numerous other helpful suggestions since), the best remedy for a carelessly spelt, punctuated or (sp)-ed post may be a quiet word in the ear of the culprit. Just so long as the word is 'Duck, Rimbaud's approaching and that fish seems warm.' __________________ And all the rest is literature Last edited by Rimbaud; 03-15-2005 at 09:22 AM.

01-07-2005, 01:53 AM	#5
Nilpaurion Felagund Scion of The Faithful Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The brink, where hope and despair are akin. [The Philippines] Posts: 5,312	A new theory to this entire (sp?) thing. It could be clamour for SaucePan to correct their spellings! __________________ フェンリス鴨 (Fenrisu Kamo) The plot, cut, defeated. I intend to copy this sig forever - so far so good...

09-18-2005, 11:01 AM	#6
Eomer of the Rohirrim Auspicious Wraith Join Date: May 2002 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 4,859	I'll admit that this thread shamed me into becoming a more worthy Barrowdowner. But there are still so many of those (sp?)'s floating about. The fame of this thread is obviously not as great as I had previously supposed, so I think it needs to be bumped (again). __________________ Los Ingobernables de Harlond

07-03-2004, 01:15 AM	#3
Lhunardawen Hauntress of the Havens Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: IN it, but not OF it Posts: 2,538	But chat-speak, when used in moderation and in appropriate situations, can be helpful. Personally, I find it weird when people send text messages (the ones sent by cellular phone) that contain ultra-long words that could have been simplified. Besides, it would be very helpful when one is in a hurry and needs to relay a message as soon as possible. Then chat-speak would be a great help, as long as the words are still decipherable. However, meaning no offense to anyone, I suppose some Downers, especially when they are posting in a great hurry, tend to use chat-speak-- and inappropriately, since this is supposed to be a forum. Honestly, seeing words that have some letters inverted are annoying. Like "hte", for example. That brings me to a proposal that one should not post in haste, unless the person is willing to spend a little time to read through the post before clicking "Submit Reply". Or if the person has perfect typing skills...