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2010/01/16 22:13:45
Subject: Become a DCM (exclamation point).
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"Thanks for being a regular dakka poster. If you crave more dakka then why not become a DCM and get access to more forums and get first access to new features."
That sentence should have a question mark at the end.
This has been driving me nuts for ages.
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In a Society in which there is no law, and in theory no compulsion, the only arbiter of behaviour is public opinion. But public opinion, because of the tremendous urge to conformity in gregarious animals, is less tolerant than any system of law. When human beings are governed by "thou shalt not", the individual can practise a certain amount of eccentricity: when they are supposedly governed by "love" or "reason", he is under continuous pressure to make him behave and think in exactly the same way as everyone else.
George Orwell is my hero.
Social Experiment: if you're pissed like me, copy and paste this into your sig, and add a number after it.
PISSED 8374982374983749873948234
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2010/01/16 23:28:55
Subject: Become a DCM (exclamation point).
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Decrepit Dakkanaut
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2010/01/17 03:14:43
Subject: Become a DCM (exclamation point).
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If you are going to ask me for money, you should at least use proper grammar...
On top of the technical problem, the sentence sounds like it is being read by a bored train station announcer (edit: without the question mark I mean, the sentence itself is perfectly fine). Give it some energy man!
If you fix it I promise to donate 2 dollars.
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This message was edited 2 times. Last update was at 2010/01/17 03:50:05
In a Society in which there is no law, and in theory no compulsion, the only arbiter of behaviour is public opinion. But public opinion, because of the tremendous urge to conformity in gregarious animals, is less tolerant than any system of law. When human beings are governed by "thou shalt not", the individual can practise a certain amount of eccentricity: when they are supposedly governed by "love" or "reason", he is under continuous pressure to make him behave and think in exactly the same way as everyone else.
George Orwell is my hero.
Social Experiment: if you're pissed like me, copy and paste this into your sig, and add a number after it.
PISSED 8374982374983749873948234
Check out my band Man In A Shed |
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2010/01/17 03:17:29
Subject: Become a DCM (exclamation point).
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nintendoeats wrote:If you are going to ask me for money, you should at least use proper grammar...
On top of the technical problem, the sentence sounds like it is being read by a bored train station announcer. Give it some energy man!
If you fix it I promise to donate 2 dollars.
They arnt asking you for money ,
no more than why should you expect them to offer you service for free.
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2010/01/17 03:48:56
Subject: Become a DCM (exclamation point).
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LunaHound wrote:nintendoeats wrote:If you are going to ask me for money, you should at least use proper grammar...
On top of the technical problem, the sentence sounds like it is being read by a bored train station announcer. Give it some energy man!
If you fix it I promise to donate 2 dollars.
They arnt asking you for money ,
no more than why should you expect them to offer you service for free.
I'm afraid I'm not clear what you are trying to say...
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In a Society in which there is no law, and in theory no compulsion, the only arbiter of behaviour is public opinion. But public opinion, because of the tremendous urge to conformity in gregarious animals, is less tolerant than any system of law. When human beings are governed by "thou shalt not", the individual can practise a certain amount of eccentricity: when they are supposedly governed by "love" or "reason", he is under continuous pressure to make him behave and think in exactly the same way as everyone else.
George Orwell is my hero.
Social Experiment: if you're pissed like me, copy and paste this into your sig, and add a number after it.
PISSED 8374982374983749873948234
Check out my band Man In A Shed |
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2010/01/17 03:49:24
Subject: Become a DCM (exclamation point).
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Madrak Ironhide
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I propose a new DCM membership pitch:
"Join. Or else."
Followed by:
"Except you, nintendoeats."
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2010/01/17 03:50:36
Subject: Become a DCM (exclamation point).
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Dakka Veteran
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malfred wrote:I propose a new DCM membership pitch:
"Join. Or else."
Followed by:
"Except you, nintendoeats."
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In a Society in which there is no law, and in theory no compulsion, the only arbiter of behaviour is public opinion. But public opinion, because of the tremendous urge to conformity in gregarious animals, is less tolerant than any system of law. When human beings are governed by "thou shalt not", the individual can practise a certain amount of eccentricity: when they are supposedly governed by "love" or "reason", he is under continuous pressure to make him behave and think in exactly the same way as everyone else.
George Orwell is my hero.
Social Experiment: if you're pissed like me, copy and paste this into your sig, and add a number after it.
PISSED 8374982374983749873948234
Check out my band Man In A Shed |
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2010/02/06 04:11:30
Subject: Become a DCM (exclamation point).
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Mutilatin' Mad Dok
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Seconded.
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2010/02/06 04:29:58
Subject: Become a DCM (exclamation point).
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Thanks for pointlessly necromancing the thread that makes me look like a jerk.
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In a Society in which there is no law, and in theory no compulsion, the only arbiter of behaviour is public opinion. But public opinion, because of the tremendous urge to conformity in gregarious animals, is less tolerant than any system of law. When human beings are governed by "thou shalt not", the individual can practise a certain amount of eccentricity: when they are supposedly governed by "love" or "reason", he is under continuous pressure to make him behave and think in exactly the same way as everyone else.
George Orwell is my hero.
Social Experiment: if you're pissed like me, copy and paste this into your sig, and add a number after it.
PISSED 8374982374983749873948234
Check out my band Man In A Shed |
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2010/02/06 06:37:56
Subject: Become a DCM (exclamation point).
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Mutilatin' Mad Dok
New Zealand
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Necroing? It appeared to be on the first page. Either way, the issue still isn't resolved and now you've pointed it out, it's really bugging me.
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2010/02/06 06:49:30
Subject: Become a DCM (exclamation point).
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Dakka Veteran
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True, but its over two weeks old. I think Nuts and Bolts tends to move slowly (hey things run pretty smooth around here).
I'm glad somebody else shares my need for proper grammar...especially on something that is on every. single. page.
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In a Society in which there is no law, and in theory no compulsion, the only arbiter of behaviour is public opinion. But public opinion, because of the tremendous urge to conformity in gregarious animals, is less tolerant than any system of law. When human beings are governed by "thou shalt not", the individual can practise a certain amount of eccentricity: when they are supposedly governed by "love" or "reason", he is under continuous pressure to make him behave and think in exactly the same way as everyone else.
George Orwell is my hero.
Social Experiment: if you're pissed like me, copy and paste this into your sig, and add a number after it.
PISSED 8374982374983749873948234
Check out my band Man In A Shed |
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2010/02/06 11:38:47
Subject: Become a DCM (exclamation point).
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Decrepit Dakkanaut
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nintendoeats wrote:If you fix it I promise to donate 2 dollars.
Where's my damn money!
Just put live a small releaase that updates this so should be changed to a '?' within the hour.
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2010/02/06 11:40:59
Subject: Become a DCM (exclamation point).
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Mutilatin' Mad Dok
New Zealand
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Grammar Nazis prevail! Now we formally request a concentration camp be built for all those who misuse your and you're.
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2010/02/06 18:31:26
Subject: Become a DCM (exclamation point).
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Decrepit Dakkanaut
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After all, what could be better than a camp that helps kids concentrate on their grammar?
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2010/02/06 20:30:11
Subject: Become a DCM (exclamation point).
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You make me happy. Money will come as soon as I figure out how to make paypal obey my bank card (I'm actually going to do this. A deal is a deal).
Thread=closed!
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In a Society in which there is no law, and in theory no compulsion, the only arbiter of behaviour is public opinion. But public opinion, because of the tremendous urge to conformity in gregarious animals, is less tolerant than any system of law. When human beings are governed by "thou shalt not", the individual can practise a certain amount of eccentricity: when they are supposedly governed by "love" or "reason", he is under continuous pressure to make him behave and think in exactly the same way as everyone else.
George Orwell is my hero.
Social Experiment: if you're pissed like me, copy and paste this into your sig, and add a number after it.
PISSED 8374982374983749873948234
Check out my band Man In A Shed |
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2010/02/06 20:33:09
Subject: Become a DCM (exclamation point).
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Nurglitch wrote:After all, what could be better than a camp that helps kids concentrate on their grammar?
Nurglitch wins the thread.
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Tantras wrote: Logically speaking, that makes perfect sense and I understand and agree entirely... but is it RAW?
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2010/02/06 22:58:41
Subject: Become a DCM (exclamation point).
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Mutilatin' Mad Dok
New Zealand
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Nurglitch wrote:After all, what could be better than a camp that helps kids concentrate on their grammar?
It's been tried, it's called school. If six hours a day for over 2/3 of the year doesn't do it, nothing will.
I propose putting them in a shuttle and nuking them from ground, because nuking into orbit isn't overused.
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2010/02/06 23:02:33
Subject: Become a DCM (exclamation point).
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If we made them read Orwell's "Politics and the english language" first, those kids would damn well learn how to write!
(I'm something of a fan  )
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This message was edited 1 time. Last update was at 2010/02/06 23:02:49
In a Society in which there is no law, and in theory no compulsion, the only arbiter of behaviour is public opinion. But public opinion, because of the tremendous urge to conformity in gregarious animals, is less tolerant than any system of law. When human beings are governed by "thou shalt not", the individual can practise a certain amount of eccentricity: when they are supposedly governed by "love" or "reason", he is under continuous pressure to make him behave and think in exactly the same way as everyone else.
George Orwell is my hero.
Social Experiment: if you're pissed like me, copy and paste this into your sig, and add a number after it.
PISSED 8374982374983749873948234
Check out my band Man In A Shed |
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2010/02/07 02:59:12
Subject: Become a DCM (exclamation point).
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Satyxis Raider
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The reason school doesn't work is because it's too soft. Make them live in a concentration camp. Beat them severely every time they make a mistake. Give them narcotics if they pass tests/essays flawlessly. If they're teenage males, use sex with extremely attractive women as an incentive, and anal rape without lube from sweaty old men who are also bodybuilders if they mess up. (there's always the risk that they'll enjoy the latter... in that case stick with the beatings) Keep them there until they spell immaculately and flinch whenever they miss a keystroke even when they're not being watched. (as far as they know, anyway) That will solve the problem. If they are deemed incapable of learning, publicly execute them. Make sure that the students are hostile to each other as well. Make the food horrible, but leave no alternative. In general, make it living hell, with the only exception being periodic rewards for perfection.
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2010/02/07 03:13:11
Subject: Become a DCM (exclamation point).
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Good lord - WTF?
Apparently there will soon be a question mark at the end of the offending sentence.
Case closed?
Yes, I think so.
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