Well, it's not a full moon, but I find myself transforming into an English teacher. I'll write it off as being a side effect of being
raised by one, as opposed to having been bitten by one.
Let's begin, eh?
Jacob.A. said:
After painfully decoding some post on threads I thought it would be a good time to bring this up. Just because you're not writing something for a class assignment doesn't mean you can abbreviate, shorten, not use grammar/punctuation, misuse grammar/punctuation
First off: parallel structure. It's basically the thing that keeps lists uniform. Pick either nouns or verbs and nouns, then stick with them. Don't make a grocery list that says, "Bread, eggs, and purchase milk."
Second: abbreviating is the same thing as shortening, and not using proper grammar is the same thing as misusing it.
Jacob.A. said:
and/or repeatedly use the same argument worded slightly differently so that you end up with a cycling argument to arbitrarily pull defense to once someone pokes holes in it.
That was an oddly specific example, given the previous things you listed, but alright.
Jacob.A. said:
Post everything clearly defined(1), in a grand cycling argument(2) that has multiple strong points(3) that support each other, mainly your first and last argument(4), with no abbreviation/text-language and you(5) and the rest of the world will begin to become superb and affluent(6) writers that stop saying/text/post/write crap like sup.(7)
1. Unnecessarily wordy. Just say 'clearly.'
2. Was the problem you mentioned a few words ago with "cycling argument
" that they just weren't "grand" enough?
3. 'Strong' is an objective term, especially in debate. Drop it.
4. It sounds like you're trying to explain the five-paragraph essay format. That's not how you debate, and even if it were, your introduction and conclusion shouldn't argue two different things.
5. You've already used 'you' multiple times in this post. You've also used abbreviations (ie: you're, doesn't).
6. 'Affluent' means wealthy, usually with negative connotations. Given the context, I doubt that's what you're trying to say.
7. Ah. So when you said 'cycling arguments,' you meant 'circular'? Because your argument comes down to "If everyone starts writing with proper grammar, then nobody will write with improper grammar." The second condition is just a different way of phrasing the first condition. There's no cause and effect when they're the same thing.
Also, you're prone to run-on sentences, and coupled with your format choice of "block o' text," your writing is difficult to focus on. Break it apart, distribute periods a bit more liberally, and practice what you preach.
Jacob.A. said:
No my sentence structure is set up as if I was debating, meaning I can use a more relaxed written punctuation.
'More relaxed' usually just translates to formatting, not actual grammar. You can use pronouns like 'I' or 'You,' and you don't need to be as strict when it comes to paragraph formatting. It doesn't excuse you from anything that I mentioned above.
DustyDrB said:
You can't enforce any uniformity in how people speak on the internet. I try to use good grammar and avoid abbreviations. People do abbreviate things to a ridiculous extent. I've had to Google more than a few of them lately (I think fubar was the last one. One was a humorous "hit and run" insult: "Fuck you, bitch!" And run!).
Sorry, but is that what you think FUBAR means? Because that's about as valid an interpretation as claiming the A&P store chain stands for "Ass & Penis." And frankly, even as far as acronym corruption goes, that's a pretty bad one. If you can't use at least the first/first and second letter of each word to make it fit, you're doing it wrong.
Though more to the point, it stands for, "Fucked Up Beyond All Recognition."
