# This is where you FINALLY get to do it! Or: The Constructive Criticism Thread **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [September 18, 2000, 5:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-is-where-you-finally-get-to-do-it-or-the-constructive-criticism-thread/33618 "2000-09-18T17:00:32Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Coldfire](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/a587f6/32.png) [@Coldfire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Coldfire)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2000, 5:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-is-where-you-finally-get-to-do-it-or-the-constructive-criticism-thread/33618/1 "2000-09-18T17:00:32Z")
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. 1. Criticism will be voiced in a civil, non-vulgar manner; 2. The criticized will not defend himself or attempt to do so; 3. Criticism will be fair and measurable. No low blows; 4. 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. ---
**Author:** ![Coldfire](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/a587f6/32.png) [@Coldfire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Coldfire)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2000, 5:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-is-where-you-finally-get-to-do-it-or-the-constructive-criticism-thread/33618/2 "2000-09-18T17:03:42Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Coldfire \* > **Man, you are on smart fellow.** 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. ---
**Author:** ![Kiki](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/dc4da7/32.png) [@Kiki](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kiki)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2000, 5:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-is-where-you-finally-get-to-do-it-or-the-constructive-criticism-thread/33618/3 "2000-09-18T17:04:28Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Coldfire \* > **4) Is this thread gets too heated, it will get closed rather than moved to the Pit.** Coldfire, please watch the typos. I know you really meant “If this thread get too heated,” but little typos like that really annoy me. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![thinksnow](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thinksnow/32/2849_2.png) [@thinksnow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/thinksnow)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2000, 6:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-is-where-you-finally-get-to-do-it-or-the-constructive-criticism-thread/33618/4 "2000-09-18T18:29:49Z")
**struuter** could you keep your clothes on? wait…nevermind ---
**Author:** ![iampunha](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/74df32/32.png) [@iampunha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iampunha)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2000, 6:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-is-where-you-finally-get-to-do-it-or-the-constructive-criticism-thread/33618/5 "2000-09-18T18:46:47Z")
And Anniz\_01, could you copy Annie-X-mas and stop hitting the return key after six words? Gets a bit tiresome. And I promise to stop being (as) anal about grammar and spelling and such. ---
**Author:** ![struuter](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b9e5f3/32.png) [@struuter](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/struuter)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2000, 6:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-is-where-you-finally-get-to-do-it-or-the-constructive-criticism-thread/33618/6 "2000-09-18T18:58:09Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Coldfire \* > > 1. The criticized will not defend himself or attempt to do so; > \*\* thinksnow! I…uh…er…oh crud. ---
**Author:** ![Mr.Cynical](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ee59a6/32.png) [@Mr.Cynical](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Cynical)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2000, 7:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-is-where-you-finally-get-to-do-it-or-the-constructive-criticism-thread/33618/7 "2000-09-18T19:00:30Z")
Constructive? Damn, too bad my tact gland is deficient. ---
**Author:** ![thinksnow](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thinksnow/32/2849_2.png) [@thinksnow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/thinksnow)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2000, 7:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-is-where-you-finally-get-to-do-it-or-the-constructive-criticism-thread/33618/8 "2000-09-18T19:11:15Z")
> [@](#): > > \*struuter \* > \*\*thinksnow! I…uh…er…oh crud. \*\* 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) ---
**Author:** ![struuter](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b9e5f3/32.png) [@struuter](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/struuter)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2000, 7:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-is-where-you-finally-get-to-do-it-or-the-constructive-criticism-thread/33618/9 "2000-09-18T19:26:34Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by thinksnow \* > > (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?) ---
**Author:** ![tatertot](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/c37758/32.png) [@tatertot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tatertot)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2000, 7:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-is-where-you-finally-get-to-do-it-or-the-constructive-criticism-thread/33618/10 "2000-09-18T19:36:38Z")
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. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![magdalene](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/df788c/32.png) [@magdalene](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/magdalene)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2000, 8:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-is-where-you-finally-get-to-do-it-or-the-constructive-criticism-thread/33618/11 "2000-09-18T20:13:48Z")
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. ---
**Author:** ![Coldfire](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/a587f6/32.png) [@Coldfire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Coldfire)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2000, 8:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-is-where-you-finally-get-to-do-it-or-the-constructive-criticism-thread/33618/12 "2000-09-18T20:26:42Z")
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. ---
**Author:** ![tatertot](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/c37758/32.png) [@tatertot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tatertot)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2000, 8:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-is-where-you-finally-get-to-do-it-or-the-constructive-criticism-thread/33618/13 "2000-09-18T20:28:08Z")
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. ---
**Author:** ![aenea](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/c68b51/32.png) [@aenea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aenea)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2000, 8:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-is-where-you-finally-get-to-do-it-or-the-constructive-criticism-thread/33618/14 "2000-09-18T20:31:50Z")
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! 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Mullinator](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/c2a13f/32.png) [@Mullinator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mullinator)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2000, 8:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-is-where-you-finally-get-to-do-it-or-the-constructive-criticism-thread/33618/15 "2000-09-18T20:58:01Z")
Damn you Coldfire for starting so many threads that interest me because I spend so much time opening, reading, and then laughing at them. Mullinator, keep on being yourself. I see no room for improvement. ---
**Author:** ![Homer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/df788c/32.png) [@Homer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Homer)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2000, 8:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-is-where-you-finally-get-to-do-it-or-the-constructive-criticism-thread/33618/16 "2000-09-18T20:59:44Z")
Criticize me. IF you can. –Tim ---
**Author:** ![Tymp](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/c5a1d2/32.png) [@Tymp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tymp)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2000, 9:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-is-where-you-finally-get-to-do-it-or-the-constructive-criticism-thread/33618/17 "2000-09-18T21:35:24Z")
**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. ---
**Author:** ![yojimbo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/yojimbo/32/232_2.png) [@yojimbo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/yojimbo)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2000, 9:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-is-where-you-finally-get-to-do-it-or-the-constructive-criticism-thread/33618/18 "2000-09-18T21:37:18Z")
I didn’t even know I did that. Noted. Now that I’m typing I realise I do it all the time.I’ll work on it. Mine would be about sig.'s. There are some posters with huge sig.'s. 1 I know of has 11 lines including carriage returns. Please try to shorten them. At the very least use [sup][/sup] and try to use them once per thread, thank you. I’ve had to make a backspace after even , & . in this post 😉 ---
**Author:** ![evilbeth](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/evilbeth/32/2268_2.png) [@evilbeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/evilbeth)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2000, 9:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-is-where-you-finally-get-to-do-it-or-the-constructive-criticism-thread/33618/19 "2000-09-18T21:50:04Z")
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! ---
**Author:** ![Coldfire](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/a587f6/32.png) [@Coldfire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Coldfire)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2000, 9:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-is-where-you-finally-get-to-do-it-or-the-constructive-criticism-thread/33618/20 "2000-09-18T21:57:34Z")
See? This is going nicely. Nobody’s offended, and we all learn new stuff. What’s the harm? [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-is-where-you-finally-get-to-do-it-or-the-constructive-criticism-thread/33618.md?page=2)