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Poll: are most getbiggers capable of using proper capitalisation, punctuation
« on: December 15, 2007, 11:43:05 PM »
and spelling, assuming a supreme effort on their part?

I say no.

Discuss...
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Re: Poll: are most getbiggers capable of using proper capitalisation, punctuation
« Reply #1 on: December 16, 2007, 12:02:09 AM »
I wouldn't say most, but some are and others are too lazy. ;)
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Re: Poll: are most getbiggers capable of using proper capitalisation, punctuation
« Reply #2 on: December 16, 2007, 12:03:46 AM »
No.

But nobody gives a fvck, hence the few replies.
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Re: Poll: are most getbiggers capable of using proper capitalisation, punctuation
« Reply #3 on: December 16, 2007, 12:07:29 AM »
spelling and grammar are overrated on a message board. aslong as u get ur point across who cares how u do it
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Re: Poll: are most getbiggers capable of using proper capitalisation, punctuatio
« Reply #4 on: December 16, 2007, 12:08:45 AM »
I make an honest effort ;D
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Re: Poll: are most getbiggers capable of using proper capitalisation, punctuation
« Reply #5 on: December 16, 2007, 12:33:33 AM »
Quote from: GoneAway on December 16, 2007, 12:07:29 AM
spelling and grammar are overrated on a message board. aslong as u get ur point across who cares how u do it

The irony of it all...
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Re: Poll: are most getbiggers capable of using proper capitalisation, punctuatio
« Reply #6 on: December 16, 2007, 12:45:22 AM »
Since 50 percent of the people on Getbig are high school drop outs and 50 percent of the other 50 percent cheated their way through. I'd say the chances are very low of seeing and reading a coherent complete sentence.  Most wouldn't know it if they saw it but you have to be able to read to know.... ;D
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Re: Poll: are most getbiggers capable of using proper capitalisation, punctuation
« Reply #7 on: December 16, 2007, 12:48:29 AM »
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Re: Poll: are most getbiggers capable of using proper capitalisation, punctuation
« Reply #8 on: December 16, 2007, 12:52:33 AM »
Quote from: Trapezkerl on December 16, 2007, 12:33:33 AM
The irony of it all...

its not ironic at all, as i was saying how spelling/grammar dont mean jack on a message board.

the irony is in ur post, where u try and degrade getbiggers on their punctuation, yet u begin ur thread with the word 'and', aswell as it missing the '...' required to show how it was a lead-up from the words in the topic title. epic irony
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Re: Poll: are most getbiggers capable of using proper capitalisation, punctuatio
« Reply #9 on: December 16, 2007, 12:55:42 AM »
Quote from: Trapezkerl on December 16, 2007, 12:33:33 AM
The irony of it all...

That post was not ironic. 
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Re: Poll: are most getbiggers capable of using proper capitalisation, punctuation
« Reply #10 on: December 16, 2007, 01:08:01 AM »
Quote from: GoneAway on December 16, 2007, 12:52:33 AM
its not ironic at all, as i was saying how spelling/grammar dont mean jack on a message board.

the irony is in ur post, where u try and degrade getbiggers on their punctuation, yet u begin ur thread with the word 'and', aswell as it missing the '...' required to show how it was a lead-up from the words in the topic title. epic irony

What I began the topic with was quite different to the gibberish in the statement above. Using message boards as an excuse to write poor English is rather pathetic.
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Re: Poll: are most getbiggers capable of using proper capitalisation, punctuation
« Reply #11 on: December 16, 2007, 01:12:12 AM »
I could never write "ur" or "u" myself but I understand why people use it.  They use it because they're okay with coming off as complete and utter gimps.
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Re: Poll: are most getbiggers capable of using proper capitalisation, punctuation
« Reply #12 on: December 16, 2007, 01:15:12 AM »
Quote from: rocket on December 16, 2007, 01:12:12 AM
I could never write "ur" or "u" myself but I understand why people use it.  They use it because they're okay with coming off as complete and utter gimps.

How utterly fantastic for them...
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Re: Poll: are most getbiggers capable of using proper capitalisation, punctuatio
« Reply #13 on: December 16, 2007, 01:23:23 AM »
Quote from: Trapezkerl on December 16, 2007, 01:15:12 AM
How utterly fantastic for them...


If you check out the current climate.  Myspace, facebook etc you will realise we are in the minority, not them  :-\

I get the feeling that before long, complaining about idiots expressing themselves like that will basically have us labeled as living in the past or conservative.
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Re: Poll: are most getbiggers capable of using proper capitalisation, punctuatio
« Reply #14 on: December 16, 2007, 01:23:42 AM »
Spellin and punctuation r overrated. If u got somethin to say say it as quik as possible. Ur wastin ur precious time otherwise ;)
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Re: Poll: are most getbiggers capable of using proper capitalisation, punctuation
« Reply #15 on: December 16, 2007, 01:44:48 AM »
epic judging someone by how they type on a messageboard.
monster expecting ppl to use proper grammar and spelling to impress their 'bros'
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Re: Poll: are most getbiggers capable of using proper capitalisation, punctuatio
« Reply #16 on: December 16, 2007, 01:47:17 AM »
Quote from: rocket on December 16, 2007, 01:23:23 AM
If you check out the current climate.  Myspace, facebook etc you will realise we are in the minority, not them  :-\

I get the feeling that before long, complaining about idiots expressing themselves like that will basically have us labeled as living in the past or conservative.


I fear, my Australian friend, that we are already there, though it saddens me. I have been in academia too long to not care about it but I must say get big gives new meaning to the proverbial meat head with a barbell if you know what I mean.
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Re: Poll: are most getbiggers capable of using proper capitalisation, punctuation
« Reply #17 on: December 16, 2007, 02:48:08 AM »
who gives a flying fuck about communication propriety?
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Re: Poll: are most getbiggers capable of using proper capitalisation, punctuation
« Reply #18 on: December 16, 2007, 03:22:21 AM »
Quote from: Trapezkerl on December 15, 2007, 11:43:05 PM
and spelling, assuming a supreme effort on their part?

I say no.

Discuss...

It’s not just Getbig a phenomena. I receive several business e-mails and business plans per day with horrible grammar, punctuation, spelling, incorrect homophones (your/you’re; hear/here; won/one, ware/wear/where etc) and run-on sentences. Anyone can spell check but it takes at least an SOME grammatical acuity to get the aforementioned correct. I’m not saying I don’ t some make mistakes but it makes me scratch my head that someone looking for $250 Million in funding wouldn't hire someone adept to edit their documents.     
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Re: Poll: are most getbiggers capable of using proper capitalisation, punctuatio
« Reply #19 on: December 16, 2007, 03:28:23 AM »
Quote from: Max_Rep on December 16, 2007, 03:22:21 AM
It’s not just Getbig a phenomena. I receive several business e-mails and business plans per day with horrible grammar, punctuation, spelling, incorrect homophones (your/you’re; hear/here; won/one, ware/wear/where etc) and run-on sentences. Anyone can spell check but it takes at least an SOME grammatical acuity to get the aforementioned correct. Im’ not saying I don’ t make some mistakes but it makes me scratch my head that someone looking for $250 Million in funding wouldn't hire someone adept to edit their documents.     

i fink dat wot ur sayin iz Bulshitt, mos peeple kan spel wel
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Re: Poll: are most getbiggers capable of using proper capitalisation, punctuation
« Reply #20 on: December 16, 2007, 03:50:44 AM »
i dont really care but i cant understand why some people spell even their thread titles wrong.
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Re: Poll: are most getbiggers capable of using proper capitalisation, punctuation
« Reply #21 on: December 16, 2007, 03:55:31 AM »
Quote from: Max_Rep on December 16, 2007, 03:22:21 AM
It’s not just Getbig a phenomena. I receive several business e-mails and business plans per day with horrible grammar, punctuation, spelling, incorrect homophones (your/you’re; hear/here; won/one, ware/wear/where etc) and run-on sentences. Anyone can spell check but it takes at least an SOME grammatical acuity to get the aforementioned correct. I’m not saying I don’ t make some mistakes but it makes me scratch my head that someone looking for $250 Million in funding wouldn't hire someone adept to edit their documents.     

pretty much sums up my point. this is a message board, not a business meeting.
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Re: Poll: are most getbiggers capable of using proper capitalisation, punctuation
« Reply #22 on: December 16, 2007, 04:03:09 AM »
Quote from: GoneAway on December 16, 2007, 12:07:29 AM
spelling and grammar are overrated on a message board. aslong as u get ur point across who cares how u do it
I see your point but OTOH most of the intelligent and sharp posters spell well. Poor spelling, even if it's just laziness, makes you look less intelligent.

(I'm not the best at grammar myself, just saying)
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Re: Poll: are most getbiggers capable of using proper capitalisation, punctuation
« Reply #23 on: December 16, 2007, 04:16:19 AM »
geez... i dont really give a shit if people i dont know irl thinks im unintelligent.


internet is serious shit
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Re: Poll: are most getbiggers capable of using proper capitalisation, punctuatio
« Reply #24 on: December 16, 2007, 05:07:37 AM »
Quote from: Trapezkerl on December 16, 2007, 01:47:17 AM
I fear, my Australian friend, that we are already there, though it saddens me. I have been in academia too long to not care about it but I must say get big gives new meaning to the proverbial meat head with a barbell if you know what I mean.

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