Yes, people. You have come to the right thread. In this thread, we are going to post our criticism about fellow posters. There are, however, a few rules.
Criticism will be voiced in a civil, non-vulgar manner;
The criticized will not defend himself or attempt to do so;
Criticism will be fair and measurable. No low blows;
Is this thread gets too heated, it will get closed rather than moved to the Pit.
I’ll give a few good (and well-meant examples):
Annie X-Mas: Will you please, for the love of the IPU, stop hitting your enter key after every six words? It would be much appreciated (Smilie indicates constructive criticism here).
Yojimbo: dude, you know I think you’re top notch. But in the name of all that is sacred, please stop hitting the space key BEFORE a period or comma. Really
(Do you guys catch my drift yet? OK, some more then.)
vanilla: Sweetheart, I think you’re OK. However, PLEASE stop capitalising words In the middle Of sentenCes and START capitalising words at the beginning of sentences
TwistySkates: Man, you are on smart fellow. And you would even come across smarter with a little proofreading. Your spelling and grammar MUST be better than what I sometimes see.
(OK, fine, here’s your bloody smilie: ;))
I’m SURE there’s a lot more underneath the surface of our beloved posters seemingly calm appearances. Fire at will, but be nice, and always remain CONSTRUCTIVE.
By no means am I suggesting that the poster formerly known as John Larrigan is shagging someone of high intelligence and of the male persuasion. That ought to read: you are one smart fellow.
I said nevermind, dear. In fact: here, let me help you out of that heavy bra…there, doesn’t that feel better?
(PS: could you help me with these boxers, I can never figure them out)
Well, in keeping with the OP I could offer some constructive advice…
(I guess my new leaf about gaining a more wholesome image is pretty much shot, huh?)
Jeez…the only person I can think to criticize is myself. I’m really hoping that it’s true that we notice our own shortcomings much more than other people do.
tatertot, my dear, you really ought to remember to proofread before you post. I know that you are not naturally gifted in grammar and spelling, but with a little care you should be able to reduce errors by a good 50%. Also, you are overly fond of both run-on sentences and fragments, but we’ll file that under “style”. On a more positive note, you are one foxy lady.
Oh, and Twistyskates, please change your name back! I can’t stress this enough. Like I’ve told you before, it’s not so much that I dislike ToF but that I loved John Larrigan. If I were a young, single lady again, I would be tempted to marry you just to give my children your name.
Coldfire, I’ve racked my brain and used the search engine some, but I don’t think it gets any more pompous than this thread. This is so unbelievably pompous! If you really wished to be constructive, you would send the people you wish to “help” a nice private email instead of embarrassing them in a public thread. Or you’d take it to The Pit and do it with some style.
And shame on all of you who joined the bandwagon. Let me know when you wipe that brown stuff off your noses.
I guess the criticism here is that I am… pompous? You failed to bring it in a constructive manner, and therefore are disqualified by means of rule #3. Next.
Unless your criticism is that people don’t pick up on intended sarcasm?
Jesus, it’s not like I’m calling their mommas fat or something. Minor things people, small irks. Relax. Post, and have some fun.
Dang…does this mean the thread is going to be closed now?
And magdalene, thanks for the criticism! I always did think that I kissed Clogboy’s ass a bit too much…but then again, I can’t say anything bad about him until after he delivers my Stroopwafels. Shit, I’m not sure what I’m going to do about this problem.
Not aimed at anyone in particular (sorry Coldie) but Read Twice, Post Once people, please!
Plus, those of you that just read the title and maybe the OP, and blithely respond “I haven’t read the rest of the thread, but…” quit being so lazy and read the whole thread. Jeez!
Coldfire: Will you please not write with such eloquence!? On occasion, your noble command of English will humble native speakers when we make ridiculous errors and fail to apply our own language as effectively as you, to whom it is but a second tongue. Cut it out ‘fore I kick yo’ ass. Try posting more gibberish like some of your fellow Europeans who shall remain unnamed.
Will those of you who insist on capitalizing usernames that aren’t supposed to be please stop? Some of us have our usernames beginning with lowercase letters for a reason. Abbreviating them is fine (by me anyway) and using a poster’s real name in place of the UN is also okay but please, please, please only capitalize those UNs that are supposed to be that way!
(Smilie indicates constructive criticism here).
I’m really hoping that it’s true that we notice our own shortcomings much more than other people do.