<!--QuoteBegin--Stoneburg+Mar 6 2003, 07:40 PM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Stoneburg @ Mar 6 2003, 07:40 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> Ok, so what is "stratagy" then? It has something to do with poles and turrents, neither of which I know, so an explanation would be helpful.
Ps. this has to be the worst thread ever spelling-wise. <!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin.gif'><!--endemo--> <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd--> Its a poll , in the stratagy forum. Simple enuff?
I put this poll in this forum because it mostly effects, relates, etc. With the frontiersmen.
I have a question for you , Why is my bad spelling the main topic of this thread? Seriously? It has nothing to do with why i started the thread. You all know what i ment to say , and your all being overly difficult. Seriously, grow up. <3
<!--QuoteBegin--Sifo25+Mar 6 2003, 02:03 PM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Sifo25 @ Mar 6 2003, 02:03 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> Seriously, Ashkajioni, I have to know: how old are you?
Sifo <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd--> Im 17 sifo. I just greatly lack literary skills. spelling, writing, essays, I just suck at them. Im a 'numbers' person. lol
If any admins happen to pass over my thread. Id like to ask you to remove it from the forums, its just a waist of space now. No one took it seriously. Apparently, my lack of spelling skills, is a larger topic then the thread itself. By all means, remove this eye sore. <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/smile.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile.gif'><!--endemo-->
Sorry, I just find bad spelling funny <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/smile.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile.gif'><!--endemo-->
You <b>have</b> to admit that posting a topic with 2 words, spelling them both wrong, about a game-feature that is notorious for "n00bs" inability to spell it and actually mis-spelling that too is just... funnny.
But if you don't take the time or effort to at least check the <b>basic</b> spelling and grammar of your post, why should I or someone else "take it seriously"? Try sending in a job application with that sort of spelling, we're teaching you a valuable lesson here <!--emo&;)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/wink.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='wink.gif'><!--endemo-->
ChurchMeatshield grunt-fodder // Has pre-ordered NS2Join Date: 2002-12-31Member: 11646Members, Constellation
Sigh...maybe just a FEW posts making fun of his spelling is ok, but pages after pages? Come on! That's more than enough. Let's stop, and actually and answer his questions!
I vote that turrets need to be cheaper and track faster!
But if you don't take the time or effort to at least check the <b>basic</b> spelling and grammar of your post, why should I or someone else "take it seriously"? Try sending in a job application with that sort of spelling, we're teaching you a valuable lesson here <!--emo&;)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/wink.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='wink.gif'><!--endemo--> <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd--> Sence when is a INTERNET FORUM this strict , am i applying for a job here on the forums without knowing? Please. Enlighten me. Did this post somehow turn into a job application, or something equivalent to great importance? If this was a job application, i would bother with checking my spelling and grammer. Its a forum, not school or work. Read my signature, and you'll understand what i mean by it. <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/smile.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile.gif'><!--endemo-->
<!--QuoteBegin--|ds|meatshield+Mar 7 2003, 07:23 AM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (|ds|meatshield @ Mar 7 2003, 07:23 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> Sigh...maybe just a FEW posts making fun of his spelling is ok, but pages after pages? Come on! That's more than enough. Let's stop, and actually and answer his questions! <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd--> exactly my point hehe, thank you.
<!--QuoteBegin--Big Game Hunter+Mar 6 2003, 10:30 PM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Big Game Hunter @ Mar 6 2003, 10:30 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> This thread is a wonderful testament to the pretentious a-holes that frequent the forums.
I vote 6. <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd--> Hahaha, you hit the nail on the head. hit some of them for me <!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin.gif'><!--endemo-->
<b>pre?ten?tious</b> Claiming or demanding a position of distinction or merit, especially when unjustified.
Marked by or prone to ostentatious, often tasteless display.
<!--QuoteBegin--Ashkajioni+Mar 7 2003, 12:44 PM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Ashkajioni @ Mar 7 2003, 12:44 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> Sence when is a INTERNET FORUM this strict , am i applying for a job here on the forums without knowing? Please. Enlighten me. Did this post somehow turn into a job application, or something equivalent to great importance? If this was a job application, i would bother with checking my spelling and grammer. Its a forum, not school or work. Read my signature, and you'll understand what i mean by it. <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/smile.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile.gif'><!--endemo--> <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd--> Just because it's "The Internet" doesn't mean that you can throw out all the rules of grammar and spell like someone who had dyslexia; If you do have dyslexia, or if English is not your native language, at least you have an excuse. It seems to me that your problems are simply from laziness, however.
It's a fact that people do judge your character, intelligence, and the validity of your opinion by how well you write. When you write like a third grader, you come across as being an adolescent moron with, maybe, two brain cells. It doesn't matter if you're writing a resume, a novel, a letter, or a post on an Internet forum. Bad writing skills make you look like a moron - whether you are or not. If you want to be treated with respect and have your opinions be considered valid by everyone else, have the common courtesy to not present yourself as an idiot. It's simply <i>common sense</i>, as you so claim to have in your signature.
What really amuses me is that you continue to defend your state of laziness and ignorance, as if being that way is desirable. I don't know many people who revel in being stupid; I certainly hope that you're not one of them. You may be, but I'll give you the benefit of the doubt and just pretend that you're acting this way because your ego has been bruised.
You'll probably just blow this post off along with all the others, but I really do think that it would be in your best interests to at least <i>attempt</i> to write at a decent level. Then, it will be easier when it <i>does</i> matter.
<!--QuoteBegin--ObsidianAtheme+Mar 7 2003, 01:03 PM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (ObsidianAtheme @ Mar 7 2003, 01:03 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> It seems to me that your problems are simply from laziness, however.
It's a fact that people do judge your character, intelligence, and the validity of your opinion by how well you write. When you write like a third grader, you come across as being an adolescent moron with, maybe, two brain cells. <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd--> 1. You disregard my posts about 'being overly difficult' 'childish' 'grow up' So yea i am disregarding yours. 2. People that assume im an idiot because im not good with writeing: Fine, assume im an idiot. I realy dont care, People that can write good doesnt show intelegence, it shows communication skills, not there IQ. 3. What does your post have to do with the topic? 4. Ego bruised? Ive been insulted worse for more serious reasons then miss spelling. It takes more then a few petty insults to my 'two brain cells' to bruse my ego. 5. If my lazyness offendes you , go read a novel, not my post. Simple enuff.
What i think is realy pathetic is my post has 3 pages of replys, mostly people bashing my spelling. But other posts that have 1 page of replys, where people stay on topic. It seems as if this forum realy is full of people that just like to insult others, rather then to discuss (probably spelled that wrong to, I dont care , you know what it ment) Strategys and topics. And that is realy sad. If people had simply posted
"#4 (insert opinion on turrets here) , Oh fyi, you missspelled some things, turrets and poll"
I would have edited the posts and taken the spelling problem seriously, but all ive seen is
"heres a site for hooked on phonics" "Oh your an idiot you cant spell" "HEY how old are you noob?" "you must have 2 brain cells"
Once again i post this, If your not on this thread to drop your opinion on turrents(turrets, happy? shove off). Dont post. Wow theres a concept. Post on threads to show your opinion on the topic, UNHEARD OF.
Frankly, Yea im lazy with my spelling, but the only people that seem to care are the only people that refuse to post on topic. Dont respect my threads, i wont respect your opinions.
<!--QuoteBegin--MedHead+Mar 6 2003, 02:14 PM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (MedHead @ Mar 6 2003, 02:14 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> Check his profile. Born in 1985.
Turrets (no N) are fine as they are. No need for a poll (no E, extra L). <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd--> good example of respect, he gave his opinion and mentioned the spelling error, he wasnt disrespectful or Jack A-- about it.
<!--QuoteBegin--relsan+Mar 9 2003, 05:18 PM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (relsan @ Mar 9 2003, 05:18 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> No entry found for turrent. 3 suggestions found:
turret
current
torrent <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd--> I kinda like 'currents' or 'currants' even. This is how cockney rhyming slang developed. I guess this is why the dictionary is so useless nowadays...
<!--emo&::sentry::--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/turret.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='turret.gif'><!--endemo--> <--- this is a currant
<!--emo&::siege::--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/siege.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='siege.gif'><!--endemo--> <--- this is a peach
<b>Marine</b>: Coriander, dribble us some snail snacks, and we need some currants and a peach here. I need smelting.
<i>Translation: 'Commander, drop us health packs, we need sentries and a seige here. I need welding.'</i>
Alright, I think you guys have made enough fun of him. Sad to say, a fair bit of the US can't spell properly. Unfortunately, I think everyone trashes you because your "pole" is pretty useless to begin with. In my opinion, it's very poorly constructed, the individual answers are hard to find, and many of us do not have an opinion that is expressed in one of you choices.
In short, your post was something that the NS boards do not allow, and furthermore, your own ignorance shown by your bad spelling and grammar tempted NS members to trash you. I've played and known these guys on the message boards for a fair bit of time. Bottom line is, they are not regular flamers. However, the fact that you insist on defending your egregious spelling errors digs you into a deeper hole every time you post.
<!--QuoteBegin--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> </td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin-->People that can write good doesnt show intelegence, it shows communication skills, not there IQ. <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Quite frankly, I believe that is simply wrong. 100% of the time your writing skills are often indicative of your intelligence, if not your IQ. An intelligent person will learn proper writing skills in school, because the intelligent nature of that person enables said person to absorb and learn the basis of the English language. There might be math and physics geniuses who can't spell and write for their life, but I know that they would be very rare because good writing skills are a requirement to get you recognition anywhere.
Many of the posters here are like you; they also spell you're as "your," and commit plenty of comma splices; in addition, I rarely see proper semicolon usage. But there's a limit to how "lazy" a person should be with their spelling, because if it gets too bad then it gets on our nerves. It's the same with people who don't space their paragraphs; the worst thing to read is a massive blob of text.
There are many people that are not native English speakers and many people who do not live in an English-speaking country, such as Stoneburg. I myself learned English as my second language, but growing up, I was intelligent enough to pick up on the basic rules of grammar. In fact, you are actually older than I am.
I still believe that you're an intelligent guy because your later posts have a general coherency of thought. I'd love to discuss turrets with you, but it needs to be in a manner that includes decent spelling and grammar. The NS community has its ****, but alot of the people that are here want to discuss something. Your not providing them something to discuss has caused a couple of people to make fun of you.
I'd just like to reiterate my opinion that turrets are fine as they are. Another problem with your post was that you really didn't post you own opinion, and since many people were left without something to debate on initially, they started insulting you in friendly and no-so-friendly manners.
Great post Zhang. Wonderfully constructed. Well worded. Clearly thought out. I agree with every word.
One thing though.
It's "a lot", rather than "alot". <!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin.gif'><!--endemo-->
Ashkaj, I think the main reason people are sticking with flaming you rather than posting replies to your actual topic is because if your attitude. I can live with your poor spelling, but your attitude stinks.
ChurchMeatshield grunt-fodder // Has pre-ordered NS2Join Date: 2002-12-31Member: 11646Members, Constellation
Wow zhang. For having english as a second language your english is GOOD!
Wait a minute...english is MY second language as well. I've just used it for so long I've forgotten it's my second! <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif'><!--endemo-->
Well, I do live in the United States, guys. <!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin.gif'><!--endemo-->
It's just that I came from China and didn't learn English until I was five or so.
Chinese, compared to English, is ten thousands times harder because it is character-based. I can speak it fairly well, but to be literate in Chinese is a worthy accomplishment for anyone to acheive.
<!--QuoteBegin--Dead Dragon+Mar 10 2003, 08:05 AM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Dead Dragon @ Mar 10 2003, 08:05 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> Ashkaj, I think the main reason people are sticking with flaming you rather than posting replies to your actual topic is because if your attitude. I can live with your poor spelling, but your attitude stinks. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd--> And i think the main reason i have an attitude is because people are flaming the topic.
Look at it from my point of view, i posted and miss spelled 2 words. They worked up to 4 pages of useless replys. now whats the greater evil? 2 words, or 4 pages of nothing.
I'm with Ashkajoni on that one. You're school yard bullies and the lack of tact totally overshadows the few spelling errors. Behave. Or I'll have to make go tell the super uber 9th grader bully Comprox come around and group-wedgie everyone.
Remember, there's ALWAYS an alternative to flaming: not posting!
<!--QuoteBegin--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> </td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin-->Alright, I think you guys have made enough fun of him.<!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Na let em have fun, **** it.
<!--QuoteBegin--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> </td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin-->Another problem with your post was that you really didn't post you own opinion<!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
It was because i was interested in what other people thought. Why else would i make the post?
<!--QuoteBegin--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> </td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin-->100% of the time your writing skills are often indicative of your intelligence, if not your IQ<!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
My Iq when i last took a test, one year ago; was 185. My grade on my last final report card in english C- . My last math grade A, World history B, Auto CAD systems A. So obviously writing skills don't determin IQ.
Don't mind Zhang. He clearly speaks of a topic he is not fully aware of. For what it is worth, an IQ test proves first of all your aptitude in taking said IQ test. You can have a great knack for language, but really suck at math. Or the other way around. Few are master of it all. People who are good spellers and gifted speakers will <i>appear</i> more intelligent because we judge people's heads on what comes out of their mouths.
What? I make perfectly sense to my self. Trust me, eloquence can easily make you appear to know a lot more about stuff you know **** about - but only to people who don't know more about it than you <!--emo&;)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/wink.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='wink.gif'><!--endemo--> All cases above, and beyond, applicapble. At least I didn't bash anyone for being unintelligent! Just unknowing.
ChurchMeatshield grunt-fodder // Has pre-ordered NS2Join Date: 2002-12-31Member: 11646Members, Constellation
Now just WHO says the IQ test is an accurate assessment of "intelligence" anyway? Unless you are dyslexic or something, I feel that intelligent people SHOULD have the ability to delineate their ideas in a decently clear and concise manner.
Now, Ash's post accomplishes that, all except the spelling. And anyone can make spelling mistakes (although these spelling mistakes caused me to not understand the point of this thread until i've read the first few posts). Let's just drop this, and go back to pretending we're all civilized people ok?
<!--QuoteBegin--Immacolata+Mar 11 2003, 04:32 AM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Immacolata @ Mar 11 2003, 04:32 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> Don't mind Zhang. He clearly speaks of a topic he is not fully aware of. For what it is worth, an IQ test proves first of all your aptitude in taking said IQ test. You can have a great knack for language, but really suck at math. Or the other way around. Few are master of it all. People who are good spellers and gifted speakers will <i>appear</i> more intelligent because we judge people's heads on what comes out of their mouths. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd--> You've taken the words right out of my mouth. This is exactly what ive been saying, or rather trying to say.
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Ps. this has to be the worst thread ever spelling-wise. <!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin.gif'><!--endemo--> <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Its a poll , in the stratagy forum. Simple enuff?
I put this poll in this forum because it mostly effects, relates, etc. With the frontiersmen.
I have a question for you , Why is my bad spelling the main topic of this thread? Seriously? It has nothing to do with why i started the thread. You all know what i ment to say , and your all being overly difficult. Seriously, grow up. <3
Sifo <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Im 17 sifo. I just greatly lack literary skills.
spelling, writing, essays, I just suck at them. Im a 'numbers' person. lol
I vote 6.
You <b>have</b> to admit that posting a topic with 2 words, spelling them both wrong, about a game-feature that is notorious for "n00bs" inability to spell it and actually mis-spelling that too is just... funnny.
But if you don't take the time or effort to at least check the <b>basic</b> spelling and grammar of your post, why should I or someone else "take it seriously"? Try sending in a job application with that sort of spelling, we're teaching you a valuable lesson here <!--emo&;)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/wink.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='wink.gif'><!--endemo-->
I vote that turrets need to be cheaper and track faster!
But if you don't take the time or effort to at least check the <b>basic</b> spelling and grammar of your post, why should I or someone else "take it seriously"? Try sending in a job application with that sort of spelling, we're teaching you a valuable lesson here <!--emo&;)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/wink.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='wink.gif'><!--endemo--> <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Sence when is a INTERNET FORUM this strict , am i applying for a job here on the forums without knowing? Please. Enlighten me. Did this post somehow turn into a job application, or something equivalent to great importance? If this was a job application, i would bother with checking my spelling and grammer. Its a forum, not school or work. Read my signature, and you'll understand what i mean by it. <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/smile.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile.gif'><!--endemo-->
exactly my point hehe, thank you.
I vote 6. <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Hahaha, you hit the nail on the head. hit some of them for me <!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin.gif'><!--endemo-->
<b>pre?ten?tious</b>
Claiming or demanding a position of distinction or merit, especially when unjustified.
Marked by or prone to ostentatious, often tasteless display.
Just because it's "The Internet" doesn't mean that you can throw out all the rules of grammar and spell like someone who had dyslexia; If you do have dyslexia, or if English is not your native language, at least you have an excuse. It seems to me that your problems are simply from laziness, however.
It's a fact that people do judge your character, intelligence, and the validity of your opinion by how well you write. When you write like a third grader, you come across as being an adolescent moron with, maybe, two brain cells. It doesn't matter if you're writing a resume, a novel, a letter, or a post on an Internet forum. Bad writing skills make you look like a moron - whether you are or not. If you want to be treated with respect and have your opinions be considered valid by everyone else, have the common courtesy to not present yourself as an idiot. It's simply <i>common sense</i>, as you so claim to have in your signature.
What really amuses me is that you continue to defend your state of laziness and ignorance, as if being that way is desirable. I don't know many people who revel in being stupid; I certainly hope that you're not one of them. You may be, but I'll give you the benefit of the doubt and just pretend that you're acting this way because your ego has been bruised.
You'll probably just blow this post off along with all the others, but I really do think that it would be in your best interests to at least <i>attempt</i> to write at a decent level. Then, it will be easier when it <i>does</i> matter.
It's a fact that people do judge your character, intelligence, and the validity of your opinion by how well you write. When you write like a third grader, you come across as being an adolescent moron with, maybe, two brain cells. <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
1. You disregard my posts about 'being overly difficult' 'childish' 'grow up' So yea i am disregarding yours.
2. People that assume im an idiot because im not good with writeing: Fine, assume im an idiot. I realy dont care, People that can write good doesnt show intelegence, it shows communication skills, not there IQ.
3. What does your post have to do with the topic?
4. Ego bruised? Ive been insulted worse for more serious reasons then miss spelling. It takes more then a few petty insults to my 'two brain cells' to bruse my ego.
5. If my lazyness offendes you , go read a novel, not my post. Simple enuff.
It seems as if this forum realy is full of people that just like to insult others, rather then to discuss (probably spelled that wrong to, I dont care , you know what it ment)
Strategys and topics. And that is realy sad.
If people had simply posted
"#4 (insert opinion on turrets here) , Oh fyi, you missspelled some things, turrets and poll"
I would have edited the posts and taken the spelling problem seriously, but all ive seen is
"heres a site for hooked on phonics"
"Oh your an idiot you cant spell"
"HEY how old are you noob?"
"you must have 2 brain cells"
Once again i post this, If your not on this thread to drop your opinion on turrents(turrets, happy? shove off). Dont post. Wow theres a concept. Post on threads to show your opinion on the topic, UNHEARD OF.
Frankly, Yea im lazy with my spelling, but the only people that seem to care are the only people that refuse to post on topic. Dont respect my threads, i wont respect your opinions.
Turrets (no N) are fine as they are. No need for a poll (no E, extra L). <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
good example of respect, he gave his opinion and mentioned the spelling error, he wasnt disrespectful or Jack A-- about it.
No entry found for turrent.
3 suggestions found:
turret
current
torrent
3 suggestions found:
turret
current
torrent <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
I kinda like 'currents' or 'currants' even. This is how cockney rhyming slang developed. I guess this is why the dictionary is so useless nowadays...
<!--emo&::sentry::--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/turret.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='turret.gif'><!--endemo--> <--- this is a currant
<!--emo&::siege::--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/siege.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='siege.gif'><!--endemo--> <--- this is a peach
<b>Marine</b>: Coriander, dribble us some snail snacks, and we need some currants and a peach here. I need smelting.
<i>Translation: 'Commander, drop us health packs, we need sentries and a seige here. I need welding.'</i>
Sad to say, a fair bit of the US can't spell properly. Unfortunately, I think everyone trashes you because your "pole" is pretty useless to begin with. In my opinion, it's very poorly constructed, the individual answers are hard to find, and many of us do not have an opinion that is expressed in one of you choices.
In short, your post was something that the NS boards do not allow, and furthermore, your own ignorance shown by your bad spelling and grammar tempted NS members to trash you. I've played and known these guys on the message boards for a fair bit of time. Bottom line is, they are not regular flamers. However, the fact that you insist on defending your egregious spelling errors digs you into a deeper hole every time you post.
<!--QuoteBegin--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> </td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin-->People that can write good doesnt show intelegence, it shows communication skills, not there IQ.
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Quite frankly, I believe that is simply wrong. 100% of the time your writing skills are often indicative of your intelligence, if not your IQ. An intelligent person will learn proper writing skills in school, because the intelligent nature of that person enables said person to absorb and learn the basis of the English language. There might be math and physics geniuses who can't spell and write for their life, but I know that they would be very rare because good writing skills are a requirement to get you recognition anywhere.
Many of the posters here are like you; they also spell you're as "your," and commit plenty of comma splices; in addition, I rarely see proper semicolon usage. But there's a limit to how "lazy" a person should be with their spelling, because if it gets too bad then it gets on our nerves. It's the same with people who don't space their paragraphs; the worst thing to read is a massive blob of text.
There are many people that are not native English speakers and many people who do not live in an English-speaking country, such as Stoneburg. I myself learned English as my second language, but growing up, I was intelligent enough to pick up on the basic rules of grammar. In fact, you are actually older than I am.
I still believe that you're an intelligent guy because your later posts have a general coherency of thought. I'd love to discuss turrets with you, but it needs to be in a manner that includes decent spelling and grammar. The NS community has its ****, but alot of the people that are here want to discuss something. Your not providing them something to discuss has caused a couple of people to make fun of you.
I'd just like to reiterate my opinion that turrets are fine as they are. Another problem with your post was that you really didn't post you own opinion, and since many people were left without something to debate on initially, they started insulting you in friendly and no-so-friendly manners.
One thing though.
It's "a lot", rather than "alot". <!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin.gif'><!--endemo-->
Ashkaj, I think the main reason people are sticking with flaming you rather than posting replies to your actual topic is because if your attitude. I can live with your poor spelling, but your attitude stinks.
Wait a minute...english is MY second language as well. I've just used it for so long I've forgotten it's my second! <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif'><!--endemo-->
(Why is 1 not considered a message and can't be posted?)
It's just that I came from China and didn't learn English until I was five or so.
Chinese, compared to English, is ten thousands times harder because it is character-based. I can speak it fairly well, but to be literate in Chinese is a worthy accomplishment for anyone to acheive.
And i think the main reason i have an attitude is because people are flaming the topic.
Look at it from my point of view, i posted and miss spelled 2 words. They worked up to 4 pages of useless replys. now whats the greater evil? 2 words, or 4 pages of nothing.
Remember, there's ALWAYS an alternative to flaming: not posting!
Na let em have fun, **** it.
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It was because i was interested in what other people thought. Why else would i make the post?
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My Iq when i last took a test, one year ago; was 185. My grade on my last final report card in english C- . My last math grade A, World history B, Auto CAD systems A. So obviously writing skills don't determin IQ.
Now, Ash's post accomplishes that, all except the spelling. And anyone can make spelling mistakes (although these spelling mistakes caused me to not understand the point of this thread until i've read the first few posts). Let's just drop this, and go back to pretending we're all civilized people ok?
You've taken the words right out of my mouth. This is exactly what ive been saying, or rather trying to say.