stuckincincy Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 About quoting long posts. Now, we know that quoting gets a reply back to the attention of the original poster. Nothing wrong with that. If one wishes to make comment of length on a lengthy post, that's fine. But I do get tired of folks quoting a 2 or 3 page post, and replying "Your post is too long for me". I'm tired of having to scroll through such. I've even seen folks quoting a lengthy post, then accusing the poster of using up "bandwidth". Evidently, some do not know that you can edit the quoted source, just leaving a line or two, preferably with a tailing ellipsis... The original poster gets the reply without the lengthy regurgitation. Pretty simple, eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theesir Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 About quoting long posts. Now, we know that quoting gets a reply back to the attention of the original poster. Nothing wrong with that. If one wishes to make comment of length on a lengthy post, that's fine. But I do get tired of folks quoting a 2 or 3 page post, and replying "Your post is too long for me". I'm tired of having to scroll through such. I've even seen folks quoting a lengthy post, then accusing the poster of using up "bandwidth". Evidently, some do not know that you can edit the quoted source, just leaving a line or two, preferably with a tailing ellipsis... The original poster gets the reply without the lengthy regurgitation. Pretty simple, eh? 581723[/snapback] I agree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckincincy Posted January 24, 2006 Author Share Posted January 24, 2006 I agree 581742[/snapback] I can't decide if its laziness, ignorance, or cantankerousness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erynthered Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 About quoting long posts. Now, we know that quoting gets a reply back to the attention of the original poster. Nothing wrong with that. If one wishes to make comment of length on a lengthy post, that's fine. But I do get tired of folks quoting a 2 or 3 page post, and replying "Your post is too long for me". I'm tired of having to scroll through such. I've even seen folks quoting a lengthy post, then accusing the poster of using up "bandwidth". Evidently, some do not know that you can edit the quoted source, just leaving a line or two, preferably with a tailing ellipsis... The original poster gets the reply without the lengthy regurgitation. Pretty simple, eh? 581723[/snapback] What? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckincincy Posted January 24, 2006 Author Share Posted January 24, 2006 What? 581814[/snapback] Stop posting your resume. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erynthered Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 Stop posting your resume. 581834[/snapback] Rove erased it, and he is watching me, shhh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramius Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 What? 581814[/snapback] beat me to it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crap Throwing Monkey Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 About quoting long posts. Now, we know that quoting gets a reply back to the attention of the original poster. Nothing wrong with that. If one wishes to make comment of length on a lengthy post, that's fine. But I do get tired of folks quoting a 2 or 3 page post, and replying "Your post is too long for me". I'm tired of having to scroll through such. I've even seen folks quoting a lengthy post, then accusing the poster of using up "bandwidth". Evidently, some do not know that you can edit the quoted source, just leaving a line or two, preferably with a tailing ellipsis... The original poster gets the reply without the lengthy regurgitation. Pretty simple, eh? 581723[/snapback] Your post is too long for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnyguy Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 About long length, that's fine. But I do get too long. I'm tired of tail... Pretty simple, eh? 581723[/snapback] Is this the sort of editing you meant? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckincincy Posted January 24, 2006 Author Share Posted January 24, 2006 Is this the sort of editing you meant? 581881[/snapback] You earn 1 gold star. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 About quoting long posts. .... blah blah blah.... Pretty simple, eh? 581723[/snapback] okay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 I can't decide if its laziness, ignorance, or cantankerousness. 581811[/snapback] Cantankerousness Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckincincy Posted January 24, 2006 Author Share Posted January 24, 2006 Cantankerousness 581968[/snapback] Cantankerousness. adj. Can.TANK.er.os.ness A fancy word, that imparts a description of an action in place of a term that begins with pri and ends with ck. See also the colloquial shortening of the proper name, "Richard." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 Cantankerousness. adj. Can.TANK.er.os.ness A fancy word, that imparts a description of an action in place of a term that begins with pri and ends with ck. See also the colloquial shortening of the proper name, "Richard." 582030[/snapback] Rich? And I have a pet peeve as well. Why don't the waitresses at Hooters ever sport a little nip? I swear to Jesus that they must wear armor plated bras. What's up with that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckincincy Posted January 24, 2006 Author Share Posted January 24, 2006 Rich? And I have a pet peeve as well. Why don't the waitresses at Hooters ever sport a little nip? I swear to Jesus that they must wear armor plated bras. What's up with that? 582048[/snapback] Rich.... To Hooter's..why? They get big tips all night long already... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ASCI Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 And here I thought you going to explain to me what a peeve is. Is it a mammal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 Rich.... To Hooter's..why? They get big tips all night long already... 582088[/snapback] Thought of another peeve...Newbies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckincincy Posted January 24, 2006 Author Share Posted January 24, 2006 And here I thought you going to explain to me what a peeve is. Is it a mammal? 582135[/snapback] It's a cranial affliction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ASCI Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 It's a cranial affliction. 582147[/snapback] sounds painful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 I always edit posts. Makes it easier to make my point by taking theirs out of context. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckincincy Posted January 24, 2006 Author Share Posted January 24, 2006 I always edit posts. Makes it easier to make my point my taking theirs out of context. 582274[/snapback] Well... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Gross Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 About quoting long posts. Now, we know that quoting gets a reply back to the attention of the original poster. Nothing wrong with that. If one wishes to make comment of length on a lengthy post, that's fine. But I do get tired of folks quoting a 2 or 3 page post, and replying "Your post is too long for me". I'm tired of having to scroll through such. I've even seen folks quoting a lengthy post, then accusing the poster of using up "bandwidth". Evidently, some do not know that you can edit the quoted source, just leaving a line or two, preferably with a tailing ellipsis... The original poster gets the reply without the lengthy regurgitation. Pretty simple, eh? 581723[/snapback] I kinda miss the days of "quoting quotes" ad infinitum...three screenfuls of a variety of quotes from people with "I agree" at the bottom... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 About quoting long posts. Now, we know that quoting gets a reply back to the attention of the original poster. Nothing wrong with that. If one wishes to make comment of length on a lengthy post, that's fine. But I do get tired of folks quoting a 2 or 3 page post, and replying "Your post is too long for me". I'm tired of having to scroll through such. I've even seen folks quoting a lengthy post, then accusing the poster of using up "bandwidth". Evidently, some do not know that you can edit the quoted source, just leaving a line or two, preferably with a tailing ellipsis... The original poster gets the reply without the lengthy regurgitation. Pretty simple, eh? I kinda miss the days of "quoting quotes" ad infinitum...three screenfuls of a variety of quotes from people with "I agree" at the bottom... 582389[/snapback] I think Gross Dan said it best, I agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckincincy Posted January 24, 2006 Author Share Posted January 24, 2006 I think Gross Dan said it best, I agree. 582411[/snapback] Being droll these days can get your head stoved in, ya know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Gross Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 Being droll these days can get your head stoved in, ya know. 582442[/snapback] Yeah, I hear there are some fearsome e-bullies e-lurking out there...looking to e-steal your e-lunch money.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erynthered Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 Yeah, I hear there are some fearsome e-bullies e-lurking out there...looking to e-steal your e-lunch money.... 582446[/snapback] What the worse that can happen? He'd tell you to e-uck off? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 I have a Peeve Me too. Normally I hate that too, but if this is in reference to the FFS post yesterday...that was pretty funny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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