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Old 10-29-2023, 04:20 PM
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Have you noticed that commas can be difficult? A tendency to overuse them is a very common affliction.

For example: "This message is intended as a tongue-in-cheek comment for the vast majority of you, who are good and friendly folks."

What is the purpose of the comma above? Totally unnecessary.

And then this: "Have any of you ever posted a thread/made an inquiry you thought was important, only to see it get derailed in 2 seconds?

What is the reason for this comma? None.

And then this: "If you can't resist the urge to hijack a thread, just come here and vomit out your unnecessary verbiage!"

Also no need for the comma above.

But here we have a run-on: "Welcome aboard, start building those verbal sandcastles you enjoy foisting on others!!!

This is known as a comma splice. You have put together two sentences with just a comma in between. You have several choices to fix it. You could use a period or a semicolon. You could even use a comma with a conjunction like "and". But the comma by itself is incorrect.

I'd like to sarcastically suggest that if you can't master middle school grammar, you shouldn't post more than one sentence at a time!

There. Did I hijack properly?
Not to hijack the thread, but the grammar mistake that most annoys me is the mis-use and over-use of apostrophes. They are not used when designating a noun as plural, Example:

I Need some Topps 1966 high number's.
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Old 10-30-2023, 03:54 AM
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Hi Mark- that ones get under my skin as well. How about people who
correct grammar and get it wrong? See earlier comment

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Old 10-30-2023, 09:55 AM
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I don't think I want to play in a sandbox with the guy who threw a public tantrum because someone was against literally lynching people they don't like. Doesn't seem like a safe space!
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Old 10-30-2023, 10:08 AM
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I don't think I want to play in a sandbox with the guy who threw a public tantrum because someone was against literally lynching people they don't like. Doesn't seem like a safe space!
Are you physically afraid of this thread, or just emotionally?
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Old 10-30-2023, 10:10 AM
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Are you physically afraid of this thread, or just emotionally?
Sarcastically afraid.
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Old 10-30-2023, 03:06 PM
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Sarcastically afraid.
Would it be better if it was just a bunch of links to farcebook, tweeker, or tick tack?
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Old 10-30-2023, 03:59 PM
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Would it be better if it was just a bunch of links to farcebook, tweeker, or tick tack?
Depends if the links are also angry if people are just generally against mob homicides. If so, no. If not, yes.
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I never liked tic tacs. They are so small. What is the point?
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I don't think I want to play in a sandbox with the guy who threw a public tantrum because someone was against literally lynching people they don't like. Doesn't seem like a safe space!
Leon has been kind enough to set up a safe space staffed with trauma therapists.
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Old 11-01-2023, 06:07 AM
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Phil/Casey- I think we need a safe space away from 1911, believe me...

1911- Funny you mention meaningful hobby thoughts, etc. I do have those,
I share them with people I trust who enjoy the hobby. You don't make the
list... On a side note, it's ironic and amusing to imagine you boiling with rage
as you write about how irrational I am. Sounds like a Monty Python skit,
but for the fact that you're not the least bit amusing. Trent King
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Old 11-01-2023, 09:14 PM
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Not to hijack the thread, but the grammar mistake that most annoys me is the mis-use and over-use of apostrophes. They are not used when designating a noun as plural, Example:

I Need some Topps 1966 high number's.
Well, there is the use of plural possessive. For instance:
...players' salary demands...

Speaking of salaries, can you believe what starting pitchers are making these days? I mean, an eight figure payday for chumps who would have been career minor league middle-of-the-rotation guys back in the day.

Back in the day. Where the hell did that term come from? I guess they made it up (wait for it) back in the day.

Oh, that reminds me about something "made up" recently. NFTs. Yep, those million dollar digital thingies collectors were going crazy over not too long ago. Those fools really lost their shirt.

Lose your shirt. Hmmm. "Deep Thoughts" time. Is it worse to lose your shirt when it's cold outside, or only if you're not indoors?

Before you all show me the door, I just have one more question:

If a chicken and a half can lay an egg and a half in a day and a half, how long does it take a monkey with a wooden leg to kick all the seeds out of a dill pickle?


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How many Lowe's could a Rob Lowe rob
If a Rob Lowe could rob Lowe's?
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Hey Eric! Hope all is well with you. You did great, played in the sandbox
just as it was intended Trent King
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So, Tastes great or less filling?
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Tim- "Tastes great!"

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Before you all show me the door, I just have one more question:

If a chicken and a half can lay an egg and a half in a day and a half, how long does it take a monkey with a wooden leg to kick all the seeds out of a dill pickle?


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No offense but you did terrible .
What a poorly worded question .
#1 - which leg does the monkey kick with ?
.. The wooden one or the real one ?
Also is the monkey left-handed or right handed ?
How can you expect an answer with such vague information ?
If you can’t do better go ahead and head for the door
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Old 11-13-2023, 08:34 PM
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No offense but you did terrible .
What a poorly worded question .
#1 - which leg does the monkey kick with ?
.. The wooden one or the real one ?
Also is the monkey left-handed or right handed ?
How can you expect an answer with such vague information ?
If you can’t do better go ahead and head for the door
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The monkey is left-handed but right-footed.

He also likes pie. Or is it pi? It's hard to tell sometimes with seed-kicking monkeys.
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The monkey is left-handed but right-footed.

He also likes pie. Or is it pi? It's hard to tell sometimes with seed-kicking monkeys.
OK thanks
37 - 42 seconds
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Old 11-15-2023, 05:50 PM
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OK thanks
37 - 42 seconds
Ding, ding, ding! Correct!

(although whatever answer you gave would have been correct)

Tip o' the hat to you, sir. Let me get you a (virtual) drink, on the house.

Hell, I'm in a good mood...and virtual drinks don't cost me anything...so let me get a round for everyone.
  • 21 or older only, we don't want to get Leon in trouble
  • Hell, Leon can have two drinks
  • All drinks are virtual, dehydrated, fantasy beverages
  • No refunds, returns, exchanges, or bellyaching
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Old 11-15-2023, 05:54 PM
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Ding, ding, ding! Correct!

(although whatever answer you gave would have been correct)

Tip o' the hat to you, sir. Let me get you a (virtual) drink, on the house.

Hell, I'm in a good mood...and virtual drinks don't cost me anything...so let me get a round for everyone.
  • 21 or older only, we don't want to get Leon in trouble
  • Hell, Leon can have two drinks
  • All drinks are virtual, dehydrated, fantasy beverages
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