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lets put it this way. when was the last time you picked up the editorial section of a respectable rag and had the body of the text filled with formatting?Quote:
Originally posted by JPaul@16 June 2003 - 14:27
More isn't less, any more than less is more.
(That's not an opinion, it's a fact.)
its gauche. amateurish. garish. i fart in your general direction.
lets put it this way. when was the last time you picked up the editorial section of a respectable rag and had the body of the text filled with formatting?Quote:
Originally posted by myfiles3000+16 June 2003 - 14:32--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (myfiles3000 @ 16 June 2003 - 14:32)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-JPaul@16 June 2003 - 14:27
More isn't less, any more than less is more.
(That's not an opinion, it's a fact.)
its gauche. amateurish. garish. i fart in your general direction. [/b][/quote]
I agree with you. I rarely even use smilies.
However I feel starting a sentence with a capital letter can hardly be described as elaborate formatting.
Hey Ho, you are obviously even more minimalist than I.
no, you're stark raving mad.Quote:
Originally posted by JPaul@16 June 2003 - 14:38
Hey Ho, you are obviously even more minimalist than I.
While we're on the subject, can we stop with the nit-picking regarding spelling? As long as the message is understandable, why should things like spelling, grammar and punctuation actually matter?
;)
I'm bored with seeing every little spelling error pounced upon, to me it seems really petty.
:angry:
I know someone's going to say "Anyone can easily use a spellchecker!", but quite honestly, I can't be arsed, and I expect that goes for quite alot of people too.
:P
Use vs Abuse
I use it, try not to abuse it. I will put something in "bold" when I want to stress the intentionality of a word. That specific word was not chosen at random among several synonyms.
Someone to watch and learn from then. What should I look for most. [/b][/quote]Quote:
Originally posted by JPaul+16 June 2003 - 07:45--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (JPaul @ 16 June 2003 - 07:45)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-j2k4@16 June 2003 - 13:25
The print embellishments replace the hand gestures of oratory, which oratory passes for debate, here. :D
I cast my vote in favor of the continued use of the enhancements, so that I might refine my facility with them. :lol:
JPaul:
Real Debater=myfiles3000
He's gooooood at it.
Obstinance-The ability to keep pushing the same nonsense in a different way, or different nonsense in the same way.
Contrariness-Continually choose viewpoints which are in opposition to those containing logic.
Cynicism-Practice the use of various snide expressions; familiarize yourself with accepted tactics. Read and internalize "The Cynic's Companion", authored by myfiles3000 (It can be found piece-meal in many of this world's threads). :D
JPaul, you may advance from the graduate level here, as you are certainly accomplished in these three areas; studying under myfiles, however, represents Doctorate-level work, and warrants being so designated, as you shall see. B)
lets put it this way. when was the last time you picked up the editorial section of a respectable rag and had the body of the text filled with formatting?Quote:
Originally posted by myfiles3000+16 June 2003 - 08:32--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (myfiles3000 @ 16 June 2003 - 08:32)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-JPaul@16 June 2003 - 14:27
More isn't less, any more than less is more.
(That's not an opinion, it's a fact.)
its gauche. amateurish. garish. i fart in your general direction. [/b][/quote]
Quit farting, I can't hear you.
Myfiles-where did you find a "respectable" rag?
Obstinance-The ability to keep pushing the same nonsense in a different way, or different nonsense in the same way.Quote:
Originally posted by j2k4+16 June 2003 - 15:47--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (j2k4 @ 16 June 2003 - 15:47)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'>Quote:
Originally posted by JPaul@16 June 2003 - 07:45
<!--QuoteBegin-j2k4
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@16 June 2003 - 13:25
The print embellishments replace the hand gestures of oratory, which oratory passes for debate, here. :D
I cast my vote in favor of the continued use of the enhancements, so that I might refine my facility with them. :lol:
JPaul:
Real Debater=myfiles3000
He's gooooood at it.
Someone to watch and learn from then. What should I look for most.
Contrariness-Continually choose viewpoints which are in opposition to those containing logic.
Cynicism-Practice the use of various snide expressions; familiarize yourself with accepted tactics. Read and internalize "The Cynic's Companion", authored by myfiles3000 (It can be found piece-meal in many of this world's threads). :D
JPaul, you may advance from the graduate level here, as you are certainly accomplished in these three areas; studying under myfiles, however, represents Doctorate-level work, and warrants being so designated, as you shall see. B) [/b][/quote]
finally, the respect i deserve...
You assess me to be an obstinate, contrary cynic and a pusher of nonsense.Quote:
Originally posted by j2k4@16 June 2003 - 15:47
Obstinance-The ability to keep pushing the same nonsense in a different way, or different nonsense in the same way.
Contrariness-Continually choose viewpoints which are in opposition to those containing logic.
Cynicism-Practice the use of various snide expressions; familiarize yourself with accepted tactics. Read and internalize "The Cynic's Companion", authored by myfiles3000 (It can be found piece-meal in many of this world's threads). :D
JPaul, you may advance from the graduate level here, as you are certainly accomplished in these three areas
I wouldn't waste my time on such a person and as such it only seems reasonable that I don't impose them on you.
You assess me to be an obstinate, contrary cynic and a pusher of nonsense.Quote:
Originally posted by JPaul+16 June 2003 - 10:43--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (JPaul @ 16 June 2003 - 10:43)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteBegin-j2k4@16 June 2003 - 15:47
Obstinance-The ability to keep pushing the same nonsense in a different way, or different nonsense in the same way.
Contrariness-Continually choose viewpoints which are in opposition to those containing logic.
Cynicism-Practice the use of various snide expressions; familiarize yourself with accepted tactics. Read and internalize "The Cynic's Companion", authored by myfiles3000 (It can be found piece-meal in many of this world's threads). :D
JPaul, you may advance from the graduate level here, as you are certainly accomplished in these three areas
I wouldn't waste my time on such a person and as such it only seems reasonable that I don't impose them on you.[/b][/quote]
I forgot one:
Overreact-do not fail to be offended by the content of any post not your own. Develop the ability to affect mood swings absent outside stimuli; study and adapt multiple-personality disorder for personal use.
JPaul- I regret I have no reference to indicate, here; I am confident you can find your own.
That goes for you, too, PBM. ;)