Something that is making me work much harder
[QUOTE=JoeGapp;1932575]Oh yea...she said she changed her diet...something like that...so gross...she is out of her mind. Literally does not stop talking for one second. It is almost funny.[/QUOTE]Recently we stopped removing ellipses (for those of you that don't know what they are they're the ...'s) because they are a mark of grammar. One uses them to indicate that you have left out part of a quote or that the author has chosen to not provide all information and is allowing the reader to fill in what may be missing. They are not used to indicate a pause. The English language has another mark that indicates a pause, it's called a comma, see I just used one, and there is another one, and yet another. When you use an ellipse for a comma, those of us that actually know what they are go back and see what quote we may have missed or what dialog may be missing when there is none it breaks up the flow of your writing.
Additionally I have to fix all of the times they are used incorrectly and that is seriously cutting into my getting laid time. If this trend continues, I'm going to have to talk to Jax about maybe doing something about it... (See; there is the correct use of one, see how I implied a threat to start removing them again but didn't actually say it?)
I agree that you should ignore him
[QUOTE=Rdavis1972;1931805]You just know this tool (WAJ) was grinning while typing his response. He's getting off on getting you wound up. Just ignore him.[/QUOTE]RDavis, wise advice. Constructive, relevant comments should be encouraged. This is not.
To the Honorable Gentleman from NY
[QUOTE=LokiPk;1933011]According to Merriam-Webster..
"1 a: the omission of one or more words that are obviously understood but that must be supplied to make a construction grammatically complete.
b: a sudden leap from one topic to another.
2: marks or a mark (as.) indicating an omission (as of words) or a [red] PAUSE [/red]< ".
Although it is frowned upon grammatically when overused.
Just saying...
Peace.
PK;).[/QUOTE]I know you can't read very well Loki so I'm writing slowly. Yes an ellipsis can be used to indicate a dramatic pause. However; in the example I cited there were four of them in a 19 word sentence. A2 doesn't like to break balls for no reason but I have to fix the excessive use of them. Soon I will be fixing them by simply deleting the posts that contain an excessive amount.
CMale, please allow me to retort. Making posts more readable is only part of my job, however it's an important part of my job since our product is the written word. All of the time I spend fixing the nearly unreadable posts by the worst offenders detracts from the time I could be spending taking care of the "real issues that need policing." Further, while you're always welcome to post your opinion but until you start paying me please refrain from telling me how to do my fucking job. The guy who does pay me is happy with it.
For all the noobs who may not understand
[QUOTE=LokiPk;1934277]Let us all make no mistakes in understanding something here. A2 did NOT write a particular post in blue, and I tend to be a big offender of the ellipsis mistake, SO I was busting his balls just a little bit.[/QUOTE]What Loki is referring to is the two different types of ink I use. When I'm posting in black like this I'm just another guy on the forum. [BLUE]However, when I post in blue, I'm posting as the Admin, otherwise known as the voice of fucking God on this forum.[/BLUE]
In black, I'm just another asshole and you can call me one.
[BLUE]Voice of God, don't fuck with me.[/BLUE]
A2.
Oh yeah, I forgot [BLUE]Loki is an asshole[/BLUE].
LOL.
Ok, if what you say is true then why so few posts?
[QUOTE=BowlerGeno;1952404]The reason for these sites is for us mongers to share info [/QUOTE]If, indeed, this forum is for the open "sharing" of information and you've been at this for 10+ years, why is it that you've "shared" so little information? I'll answer for you. It's because you want all the benefits from this forum, yet are reluctant to contribute, for whatever reason. I, too, believe this forum is about sharing of information and to me sharing, as I was taught when I was about 3 years old, is about both people giving and receiving derived benefit.
My point here is that for someone to need to contribute in order to gain information is not BS. Quite the contrary, its the carrot that's being dangled for them to eek there way out of their shell and start adding posts that others can benefit from, including you. If everyone posted 11 post in 10+ years this forum would be utterly worthless. In fact you say it best when you mention all of us working together. Part of working together is contributing. Might I suggest you start!
Just my 2 cents worth.
L10.
Why we don't just answer the simple question.
[QUOTE=Levi10;1954049]I, too, believe this forum is about sharing of information and to me sharing, as I was taught when I was about 3 years old, is about both people giving and receiving derived benefit.
My point here is that for someone to need to contribute in order to gain information is not BS. [red]... [/red]
. Part of working together is contributing. Might I suggest you start!
Just my 2 cents worth.
L10.[/QUOTE]Levi has dome a fine job of articulating the general belief of 'Senior Members' that give and take is an important mantra. First we [RED]'GIVE'[/RED] then we [RED]'TAKE'[/RED].
QUID PRO QUO boys!!
I understand that many newb 'types' don't think it necessary to participate before asking questions. Whether you have been 'around' our hobby for decades or just starting out, the need for good information is vital to good, safe, hobby practices. The truth is that as a new member you don't need to go out and TOFTT and report back before anyone helps. What you need to do is [RED]PARTICIPATE!!![/RED] that can be simply getting involved in the discussion or posting an introduction and asking questions ABOUT the hobby.
Most individuals that 'don't have a clue' start off first with a question about this girl or that girl. Which is a mistake, if you consider what would be the dynamic of the same conversation in a bar. Imagine 3 guys talking about the girls they have seen and the activities provided and for what price...Suddenly, a stranger appears and says 'What do you know about 'Sally Rottencrotch'? " All 3 guys would shut up and be like 'Who the fuck are you?' 'Piss off jerk-off and ask your mother..." yada yada yada RIGHT!
That is what tends to happen when a stranger interjects themselves in an unfamiliar group's discussion. So why would you think it is any different in an internet forum?
If you have ever seen the movie 'Animal House" and Flounder walks up to the guys obviously playing poker and says 'You guys playin' cards... And everybody stops and looks at him like the knucklehead that he is-THAT!! Is what WE do when we get that kind of question.
So the new guys can understand where this all comes from, remember- 10 yrs ago there was no craigslist or backpage etc... We had to prowl the streets or know a friend who knew a girl who provided service. When that was the case, we all guarded our secrets closely so some Jabronie didn't ruin a good thing. Times were much harder back then, so we played our cards close to the vest. That culture still exists today. Why should I give a new guy with no history the keys to my dragon horde and let him go fuck things up? I have been able to accrue a list of DOZENS of ladies to call, who can see me at a moments notice and cure what ails me- Which is a VAST improvement over driving the stroll for hours looking for some toothless Tammy to lick the lizard. I don't do the streetwalker thing anymore, not with the list of lovely girls I have seen and continue to see.
Talk about SO MUCH BETTER! Words cannot describe the happiness in my soul to go to a hotel room, take a shower, pay the lady, get naked and enjoy the carnal debauchery that will surely ensue!
Now, all we ask is that members [RED]PARTICIPATE!!![/RED] If you think that is 'bullshit' or 'bs' ...let me know how you feel about that in a year- after you take 800 PM's requesting the number and address of your ATF. After you give the number out to some faceless stranger who then goes and abuses that girl so badly that she leaves the biz forever. After she won't take your calls anymore because she thinks you are friends with that asshole. After you can't get a date because the girls talk and decide you have the wrong friends and they won't risk it with you because they think you are part of 'those guys'.
Yes, we are a difficult group to become entrenched with. We don't share our information as freely as the bloodsuckers would like. But the truth is- WE DO! Read the fucking forums!! Almost ALL the answers to those dickhead questions have been answered already, many are just too lazy to do their own research. So they just ask a blunt ' HAs anyone seen 'Sally Stinkpants'? Yeah, we have! She was the topic of debate last week, but you don't want to go back and search so why not just ask?
Fuck, I can't even begin to count the number of times I was promised information back if I provided digits upfront and got NOTHING! Got to be in the hundreds of times by now. The words 'Give and Take' are presented since time eternal in that order '[RED]FOR GOOD REASON[/RED].
Peace.
PK.
Loki's logic is 100% correct.
Listen to the man, now I will provide an example why.
In the not so distant future I received countless PM's regarding a particular massage provider, I won't mention any names in this post nor via pm, just felt the need to share after reading what Loki just said.
Some 1 post 'POG' (piece of garbage) that I provided with BASIC info decided to use me, w / o my consent, as a reference via my screen name. As a long time customer the provider knew my screen name and happily obliged the 'POG' with an appointment. Well this scumbag, low life was a pushy arrogant loser and didn't want to play by the rules, so apparently every time he overstepped a boundary it was followed up with I (that would be ME) said it was allowed.
I received a text message asking me to never refer her to anyone I know again, the creep ' I sent ' tried to short her on the donation, was pushy, had terrible hygiene, etc. Needless to say my texts from that point were never answered again, nor my calls. A lose lose situation for her and I. Obviously she was wayyy creeped out and in her eyes, I had a major part in why.
Now I understand the guys who say they will provide info via PM to senior members only, makes a hell of a lot of sense. It makes one wonder how many 'POG' have used the more popular names here as reference w / o any consent after reading a review or comment. I'd bet most of the 1 post wonders are actually one in the same continuously making up new screen names, hoping to get a reputable reviewer to fall for the bait. In my case it was complete made up bullshit but how the hell do you police that?
Proceed with caution Gents.
Fox.