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Post by chelseachick on Mar 8, 2011 15:41:15 GMT
Hi All,
Sorry, I was not sure if there was a place specifically for "test" posts. I've just activated my account and wanted to see if I could post without any issues. Also, been trying to add my own avatar to my profile, but not sure it has worked!
Anyhow, it's nice to be part of this forum, I joing the APS Forum some years ago ... I'm still chelseachick in case some of you remember (doubtful!).
CC
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Post by Verbivore on Mar 8, 2011 21:39:45 GMT
Hi All, Sorry, I was not sure if there was a place specifically for "test" posts. I've just activated my account and wanted to see if I could post without any issues. Also, been trying to add my own avatar to my profile, but not sure it has worked! Anyhow, it's nice to be part of this forum, I joing the APS Forum some years ago ... I'm still chelseachick in case some of you remember (doubtful!). CC Welcome, Chelseaschick! ;D Your post and avatar appear to have worked well. And yes, I remember you from the APS board (how could one forget a Chelseachick!). |
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Post by chelseachick on Mar 9, 2011 9:30:33 GMT
Hi Verbivore!
I remember you too ;D
So my avatar, that's the little chick thing, right? 'Cause I actually was trying to add my photo instead, which I noticed a few have done. It's no biggy though, so happy to stick with my (Chelsea)chick.
CC
P.S. Interestingly, your reply has prompted a language related question. You see, I would write "how could one forget a Chelseachick?!". But, are you implying that one only needs to use the exclamation mark in this instance?
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Post by jjg1 on Mar 9, 2011 18:53:08 GMT
Hi Verbivore! I remember you too ;D So my avatar, that's the little chick thing, right? 'Cause I actually was trying to add my photo instead, which I noticed a few have done. I haven't seen anyone add your photo  jjg1 |
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Post by Tone on Mar 9, 2011 20:55:57 GMT
Hello again, Chelseachick.
Re your: >You see, I would write "how could one forget a Chelseachick?!". But, are you implying that one only needs to use the exclamation mark in this instance? <
Yes, yes, yes! (Only.)
Because:
a) It is an exclamatory statement, not a question.
b) The, so called, "interobang" is an abomination,
almost as bad as the double, triple, or multiple exclamation mark.
Well, that's Tone's opinion, anyways.
(And Pratchett's, also.)
Tone
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Post by Twoddle on Mar 9, 2011 22:40:17 GMT
Tone does, indeed, abhor the "interrobang", as he makes plain to us whenever the occasion arises. Others of us find it a useful new piece of punctuation, though (in my opinion) it should only ever be used in informal writing. There are times when one wishes to express a question in an exclamatory fashion, and the interrobang performs that function admirably. I agree wholeheartedly with Tone about multiple punctuation marks, however. "!!!!!!" and " ??" mean not a jot more than "!" and "?", look infantile, and should never be used. |
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Post by chelseachick on Mar 10, 2011 11:08:43 GMT
Jjg1, Well done for picking me up on that one! Hideous now I read it back. Of course, I meant to write “a” photo as opposed to “my” photo.  Tone, Thanks. By the way, what’s with the “anyways”? I though it was “anyway”?  Twoddle, I guess, then, that I’m in the camp that finds the “interrobang” quite useful (for informal writing only). I, too, agree wholeheartedly that multiple punctuation marks are an abomination (and a waste of key-strokes). Ironic that the “question” emoticon has three question marks above its head … CC P.S. I love it here (on the forum)  |
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Post by Twoddle on Mar 10, 2011 14:05:59 GMT
Thanks. By the way, what’s with the “anyways”? I though it was “anyway”? Look upon it as a Toneism. You'll get used to them. Good. I hope you become a regular contributor. |
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Post by chelseachick on Mar 10, 2011 14:17:15 GMT
Ah, gotcha, a Toneism. Learn something new everyday.  Thanks ;D. I intend to stick around. Although my contribution will likely come in the form of asking questions (as opposed to teaching any of you anything.  ) CC |
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Post by jjg1 on Mar 10, 2011 20:18:07 GMT
Jjg1, Well done for picking me up on that one! Hideous now I read it back. Of course, I meant to write “a” photo as opposed to “my” photo. Sorry CC, I was being overly pedantic. jjg1 |
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Post by Tone on Mar 10, 2011 21:23:40 GMT
>By the way, what’s with the “anyways”? I though it was “anyway”?<
'Tis a colloquialism.
And, think about it, it's more appropriate, and more logical.
"Any" implies plurality, so the plural "s" matches it.
Tone
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Post by Tone on Mar 10, 2011 21:25:25 GMT
>Look upon it as a Toneism. You'll get used to them.<
And you'll get used to Twoddle cataloguing them.
Tone
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