It is time to breathe a little life into this thread. Perhaps we should try to break away from the misogyny, queer bashing, and rampant phallic themes.
I know; let's revisit Nerdgirl's original topic!
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Please add to this list! Let's see how long we can make it grow.
I am thinking of being highly obnoxious and posting here every time I see a flagrant error in a post. That way I don't have to derail other threads by issuing annoying grammar tickets, but I can get the personal satisfaction of mocking lazy posters.
1mystk is my license plate number on one of my cars and made the decision to retire anything associated with it. Call it a fresh start?
something is wrong with this thought. it's incomplete.
the reader is told that you RETIRED your account because of the name. RETIRED the name because of it's association with your license plate.
we are then (this is the big leap) forced to make a conclusion, we assume that you RETIRED the plate when you RETIRED the car...or vice-versa...
that car, the car in question, would be the car with the 1mystk license plate.
i'd be happy with this, EXCEPT, you used the present tense (is) to describe the plate.
of course you may not be incorrect in your tense.
maybe the 1mystk (still) is your license plate and the car (still) is your car...of course that makes your decision to RETIRE your account name based on it's association with an active license plate on an active car...just odd.
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Originally Posted by Mysty
Now I wish I could retire so I don't have to work anymore.
RETIRE: ...the point where a person stops employment completely.
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Originally Posted by Mysty
Now I wish I could stop employment completely so I don't have to work anymore.
redundancy, the construction of a phrase, sentence, thought, idea concept, proposal, statement or declaration that presents, proposes or offers some idea, thought or concept using more information, explanation or clarification than is required, necessary or called-for in order for the audience (listener, reader) to be able understand, comprehend or grasp the idea, thought or concept that was being conveyed, explained or discussed in the first place.
no. you may not leave yet...
perhaps you can explain to the class what this Misfit diSSent (AI) 29er is...do I need to get a lawyer? Picture 1.png
yes i use no caps.
yes i have no bananas.
it makes the strategic use of ALL caps more effective and lends to creating inflection...inflection...wrong place, wrong thyme.
I RETIRED the plate as I no longer drive the vehicular that was associated with SAID plate... you can't get rid of me that easily LORD VADAR...
and whut duz it matter 2 u that I RETIRED my original account?
with the introduction to the NEW ... that same NEW that you have had to find NEW name for... I must distinguish not extinguish between the AL (shyte I forgot to CAP the "L" in AL in my avatar thingy - how do I fixie that?? ) and the FE and the FBI if I must...
futhurmore, I LIKE my bike, no correction, I LOVE my bike, so I chose to advertise it's existence to myself and those that care...
do you need a lawyer? no... why would you need a lawyer if I am telling the peeples that I ride a misfit... sorry I spelled the Al with a small cap in the "L" - if you tell me how to fix it I shall ... I will use no more caps, but I would like a banana in my cereal please... img_5541.jpg
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Originally Posted by nogearshere
something is wrong with this thought. it's incomplete.
the reader is told that you RETIRED your account because of the name. RETIRED the name because of it's association with your license plate.
we are then (this is the big leap) forced to make a conclusion, we assume that you RETIRED the plate when you RETIRED the car...or vice-versa...
that car, the car in question, would be the car with the 1mystk license plate.
i'd be happy with this, EXCEPT, you used the present tense (is) to describe the plate.
of course you may not be incorrect in your tense.
maybe the 1mystk (still) is your license plate and the car (still) is your car...of course that makes your decision to RETIRE your account name based on it's association with an active license plate on an active car...just odd.
RETIRE: ...the point where a person stops employment completely.
redundancy, the construction of a phrase, sentence, thought, idea concept, proposal, statement or declaration that presents, proposes or offers some idea, thought or concept using more information, explanation or clarification than is required, necessary or called-for in order for the audience (listener, reader) to be able understand, comprehend or grasp the idea, thought or concept that was being conveyed, explained or discussed in the first place.
no. you may not leave yet...
perhaps you can explain to the class what this Misfit diSSent (AI) 29er is...do I need to get a lawyer? Attachment 493416
yes i use no caps.
yes i have no bananas.
it makes the strategic use of ALL caps more effective and lends to creating inflection...inflection...wrong place, wrong thyme.
I RETIRED the plate as I no longer drive the vehicular that was associated with SAID plate...
excellent.
please read the discussion (linked to previously) concerning past tense.
"1mystk WASmy (could be THE) (add personalized) license plate number (number? really?) on one of my cars (der, see redundancy, you mean it wasn't YOUR plate on someone else's car?) and made the decision to retire anything associated with it."
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Originally Posted by Mysty
blah. blah.
futhurmore, I LIKE my bike, no correction, I LOVE my bike, so I chose to advertise it's existence to myself and those that care...
do you need a lawyer? no... why would you need a lawyer if I am telling the peeples that I ride a misfit... sorry I spelled the Al with a small cap in the "L" - if you tell me how to fix it I shall ... I will use no more caps, but I would like a banana in my cereal please...
AI is illustrator, if adobe thinks they can go after the diSSent brand they are mistaken...that kind of lawyer.
a small cap in the L. a small cap.
you DID NOT use a capital L or a small l for that matter. You used a capital I as in "I cannot cut and past from a website".
monkey.
to fix: My Account/Edit Profile/Optional Information/Custom User Title
Nogears continues his born again experience after hitting rock bottom earlier this year;
Flinking Blip, just what is needed. another born again Holey Roller accosting us in front of the local Tim's. Trying to convince us that his view of the trail is better then our view.
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I perfer gurls or is it prefer gurls? Either way that just doesn't sound right, at least not this early in the morning.
Some though prefer Churls over Gurls. But that is up to the individual appetite of said Gurl.
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I am thinking of being highly obnoxious and posting here every time I see a flagrant error in a post. That way I don't have to derail other threads by issuing annoying grammar tickets, but I can get the personal satisfaction of mocking lazy posters.
It may be difficult for some to differentiate between flagrant errors and deliberate lampoonery. Write me up anyway I enjoy the spankings.
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It may be difficult for some to differentiate between flagrant errors and deliberate lampoonery. Write me up anyway I enjoy the spankings.
Nah - it's easy. There are three basic categories:
1. The ignorant/foolish/lazy (most annoying)
2. The random typos (whatever - only worth lambasting in a thread devoted to grammar/spelling)
3. The deliberate language play (see smiley's post).
Especially once someone's been posting for a while, it's glaringly obvious. And I wouldn't mock a newbie. Much.
On that note, I believe we established that Oggie's the one who is into the spankings. I'll delegate that duty to him. If you're into that...
However, and I know that this news flash will brake few hearts now, including Phat's, I do prefer opposite gender. Not that there is anything wrong any other way.
So unless his name is Brad Pitt, who I still haven't eXstablished whether he is he or she, I will have to pass...
Please keep me in mind when a potential spankee meets these standards...
With regards,
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Originally Posted by Nerdgirl
Nah - it's easy. There are three basic categories:
1. The ignorant/foolish/lazy (most annoying)
2. The random typos (whatever - only worth lambasting in a thread devoted to grammar/spelling)
3. The deliberate language play (see smiley's post).
Especially once someone's been posting for a while, it's glaringly obvious. And I wouldn't mock a newbie. Much.
On that note, I believe we established that Oggie's the one who is into the spankings. I'll delegate that duty to him. If you're into that...
However, and I know that this news flash will brake few hearts now, including Phat's, I do prefer opposite gender. Not that there is anything wrong any other way.
So unless his name is Brad Pitt, who I still haven't eXstablish whether he is he or she, I will have to pass...
Please keep me in mind when a potential spankee meets these standards...
With regards,
Thank you for volunteering to spank the women of the forum. Very generous of you! But that leaves me in a quandry. Perhaps Mysty would like to volunteer for spanking duties? I'll take applications.
Nah - it's easy. There are three basic categories:
1. The ignorant/foolish/lazy (most annoying)
2. The random typos (whatever - only worth lambasting in a thread devoted to grammar/spelling)
3. The deliberate language play (see smiley's post).
Especially once someone's been posting for a while, it's glaringly obvious. And I wouldn't mock a newbie. Much.
On that note, I believe we established that Oggie's the one who is into the spankings. I'll delegate that duty to him. If you're into that...
Typos are my downfall. I should be more careful. This thread invites deliberate language play - or so I thought.
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Thank you for volunteering to spank the women of the forum. Very generous of you! But that leaves me in a quandry. Perhaps Mysty would like to volunteer for spanking duties? I'll take applications.
I forgot category 4: Trying to write correctly, but making errors due to ESL, learning disability reasons.
This can be more difficult to distinguish from the merely lazy. I do have to say it bugs me when people say, "I can't spell". Well, you CAN. It's more accurate to say "I have difficulty spelling complex words correctly". Or "I have difficulty with homonyms" or "I often get double-letters wrong." Consider my role here educational.
And Enduramil, Mysty's welcome to spank and be spanked. As is Oggie. I'd prefer if they got a room...
anarawd "Typos are my downfall. I should be more careful. "
"There's" instead of, "there are". e.g. "Hey, there's two arseholes on that camel!"
Um you’re new here so I thought I would help with the camel’s things. That camel does not have two arseholes on it … it’s a female camel …. See that one over there with one arsehole on it … that’s a male camel.
Happy riding.
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I forgot category 4: Trying to write correctly, but making errors due to ESL, learning disability reasons.
This can be more difficult to distinguish from the merely lazy. I do have to say it bugs me when people say, "I can't spell". Well, you CAN. It's more accurate to say "I have difficulty spelling complex words correctly". Or "I have difficulty with homonyms" or "I often get double-letters wrong." Consider my role here educational.
And Enduramil, Mysty's welcome to spank and be spanked. As is Oggie. I'd prefer if they got a room...
I wonder if the spelling thing is laziness caused by how the human brain functions. I mean, the human brain is a energy cheapskate. It's always trying to do stuff using less energy.
Sure Mysty and whoever can get spanked. At least have the courtesy to arrange it so we can make money of the cable and internet feed.
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Sure Mysty and whoever can get spanked. At least have the courtesy to arrange it so we can make money of the cable and internet feed.
Geez. Here I was trying not to have my delicate vanilla sensibilities offended and I COMPLETELY overlooked the financial potential! What was I thinking??
aww snap, you did NOT just bring politics into the equation! :P There's only one way this convo can go from here, and it's a steep, very sketchy down hill...
keep the politics out... there is a separate thread for that... somewhere!
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aww snap, you did NOT just bring politics into the equation! :P There's only one way this convo can go from here, and it's a steep, very sketchy down hill...
aww snap, you did NOT just bring politics into the equation! :P There's only one way this convo can go from here, and it's a steep, very sketchy down hill...
Would a 29er handle that best? Thoughts on suspension??
Gasp! I just noticed! How could you reveal my secret identity after all the talk on the Jouko thread? I thought my labcoat and glasses were ample disguise.
I decided I wanted to know what the down-low, hip-to-the-fly on suspension this past year in the part of the season that I actually did ride!
my Misfit is nice and light. when I put the sussy fork on it - I hummed and hah'd and hah hah'd about it... when I picked up the steed from the Empire headquarters, I had a heavier bike to lift onto the roof of my car. ok - ok, like what 3 lbs? 2lbs? still...
The ride seemed better at first. maybe the fun and excitement of having something NEW on the bike was clouding my thoughts... It was a WIN when I went down the bumpy of bumpy trails... but I guess I was so used to the rigid it didn't really matter.
I did however find climbing to be a pain in the arse. Seems like it felt like the front end of my bike was lifted up higher and I needed to work more to get up the damn hills. I barely used to make climbs before, now it was double impossible.
So... conclusion? The sussy fork will be replaced or left on, or retired to something else that the Empire can tempt me to replace it with. I say merry christmas to me if I can replace it with something cooler, and lighter and hipper...
For the most part, I conclude that I will be riding my rigid SS next year. I need the fun factor back , I need the lighter bike back. And let's face it, I was only switching my 1 x 9 gears minimally at best.
GO ahead! Infractions of spelling or grammar are present... shameful I know... hate me if you will...
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Originally Posted by Nerdgirl
Would a 29er handle that best? Thoughts on suspension??
I was an old-school rigid rider for years. Before it was hip. But last year, I got my first proper suspension fork, since I wanted the squish for Crank the Shield. Although it's a bit of a pain to haul up hills, it did make me brave enough to try stuff that had always intimidated me. Believe it or not (!) I was uncomfortable going over logs until a couple of years ago. Getting used to getting over obstacles with squish has gotten me over that hump, so to speak. Now that I've completed the BC Bike Race and my second CTS, I'm going back to rigid. I'm really looking forward to having a nimble front end again.
Maybe you should just try an easier gear ratio for a while? Cogs are much cheaper than carbon forks. The more fun you have, the more you'll ride and the better you'll get.
Geez. Here I was trying not to have my delicate vanilla sensibilities offended and I COMPLETELY overlooked the financial potential! What was I thinking??
Come on, it's Scottish genetic thing. If money can be made from selling TV rights to watching the grass grow we will.
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I decided I wanted to know what the down-low, hip-to-the-fly on suspension this past year in the part of the season that I actually did ride!
my Misfit is nice and light. when I put the sussy fork on it - I hummed and hah'd and hah hah'd about it... when I picked up the steed from the Empire headquarters, I had a heavier bike to lift onto the roof of my car. ok - ok, like what 3 lbs? 2lbs? still...
The ride seemed better at first. maybe the fun and excitement of having something NEW on the bike was clouding my thoughts... It was a WIN when I went down the bumpy of bumpy trails... but I guess I was so used to the rigid it didn't really matter.
I did however find climbing to be a pain in the arse. Seems like it felt like the front end of my bike was lifted up higher and I needed to work more to get up the damn hills. I barely used to make climbs before, now it was double impossible.
So... conclusion? The sussy fork will be replaced or left on, or retired to something else that the Empire can tempt me to replace it with. I say merry christmas to me if I can replace it with something cooler, and lighter and hipper...
For the most part, I conclude that I will be riding my rigid SS next year. I need the fun factor back , I need the lighter bike back. And let's face it, I was only switching my 1 x 9 gears minimally at best.
GO ahead! Infractions of spelling or grammar are present... shameful I know... hate me if you will...
Hate? Sorry fresh out today, should have fresh stock in tomorrow.
Suspension to heavy to climb with? Hmm, sounds like a creative excuse for less training. The coach prescibes more riding up grades with a 30lb pack.
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Great. You made me look it up. I had initially assumed "free-riding retard", but no.
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A freetard is a unyielding proponent of Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) like the linux operating system. They make no apologies for going on 10 minute rants about the importance of their impeccable values like "not paying for things" and "sticking it to the man".
All freetards are self-righteous know-it-alls who get it off to pointing out people misusing 'their' and 'there', although most of them are college dropouts because instead of doing their homework they spent all of their time trying to get WoW and Ventrilo to work in WINE.
I'm not sure how the first part applies, but the last paragraph is remarkably relevant!
On a slightly related topic, I occasionally find it surprising that "retard" remains such a common insult (again - see pinkbike!). You never know how language will evolve. A few years ago, a friend came from England and was SHOCKED to hear the word "gypped" bandied about so freely. I had the same reaction when I heard someone else say "That guy really jewed me." WHAT? But "retarded" doesn't seem to elicit the same response.
I think we should all make a pact and choose a day (or two?) on which we all agree to change our user names, avatars, and siggies to something random and not readily indentfiable. Of course rkj's posts would be obvious because he's the Eastern forum's resident MTBR post whore and his post count sticks out like a sore thumb. For everyone else though, it may be interesting to see what comes out of a couple of days of threads of not know who the poster is without some "cheating" by looking back through posting histories. It could also be humourous seeing what it all looks like when everyone switches back to their usual user names.
Oh, Phat, this was such a NICE thread! We even avoided the divisive political discussion (it was a close thing though - whew!). No one even mentioned racing or trail maintenance. Or is this another sophisticated joke on yourself that I'm missing?
If it is - kudos! It does illustrate that most would probably be pretty recognisable even without known usernames, avatars or signatures. Circlip would generally mock all, Mysty would offer spankings and excuses all around, Oggie would refuse to change his username, Mr. Monster would post about strange Japanese cycling customs and strange Canadian cycling customs (aka cyclocross), I'd b*tch about improper homonym use and take subtle jokes seriously, nogears would generally mock all (uh oh - that's two), singlesprocket would post some pictures of mushrooms with a very obscure reference to cycling, rkj and jmooote would give lengthy race reports (though rkj would also post pics from local Hamilton rides)... Shall I continue?
Oh, Phat, this was such a NICE thread! We even avoided the divisive political discussion (it was a close thing though - whew!). No one even mentioned racing or trail maintenance. Or is this another sophisticated joke on yourself that I'm missing?
If it is - kudos! It does illustrate that most would probably be pretty recognisable even without known usernames, avatars or signatures. Circlip would generally mock all, Mysty would offer spankings and excuses all around, Oggie would refuse to change his username, Mr. Monster would post about strange Japanese cycling customs and strange Canadian cycling customs (aka cyclocross), I'd b*tch about improper homonym use and take subtle jokes seriously, nogears would generally mock all (uh oh - that's two), singlesprocket would post some pictures of mushrooms with a very obscure reference to cycling, rkj and jmooote would give lengthy race reports (though rkj would also post pics from local Hamilton rides)... Shall I continue?
aww snap, you did NOT just bring politics into the equation! :P There's only one way this convo can go from here, and it's a steep, very sketchy down hill...
Sounds like typical Canadian political apathy! Shame!
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Great. You made me look it up. I had initially assumed "free-riding retard", but no.
I'm not sure how the first part applies, but the last paragraph is remarkably relevant!
On a slightly related topic, I occasionally find it surprising that "retard" remains such a common insult (again - see pinkbike!). You never know how language will evolve. A few years ago, a friend came from England and was SHOCKED to hear the word "gypped" bandied about so freely. I had the same reaction when I heard someone else say "That guy really jewed me." WHAT? But "retarded" doesn't seem to elicit the same response.
It will definitely elict a severe response from me. I for one abhor this rampant use ot the epithet "retard".
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and the person to identify the most new / old users...
wins a new bike?
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I think we should all make a pact and choose a day (or two?) on which we all agree to change our user names, avatars, and siggies to something random and not readily indentfiable. Of course rkj's posts would be obvious because he's the Eastern forum's resident MTBR post whore and his post count sticks out like a sore thumb. For everyone else though, it may be interesting to see what comes out of a couple of days of threads of not know who the poster is without some "cheating" by looking back through posting histories. It could also be humourous seeing what it all looks like when everyone switches back to their usual user names.
aww snap, you did NOT just bring politics into the equation! :P There's only one way this convo can go from here, and it's a steep, very sketchy down hill...
Did someone say Downhill? Where?
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It will definitely elict a severe response from me. I for one abhor this rampant use ot the epithet "retard".
That would require one to first clarify as to what the person is using in context of. Before of course snapping and launching into a speckled rage on the subject.
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this time include Phat. He is already fuming that you left him out...
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Oh, Phat, this was such a NICE thread! We even avoided the divisive political discussion (it was a close thing though - whew!). No one even mentioned racing or trail maintenance. Or is this another sophisticated joke on yourself that I'm missing?
If it is - kudos! It does illustrate that most would probably be pretty recognisable even without known usernames, avatars or signatures. Circlip would generally mock all, Mysty would offer spankings and excuses all around, Oggie would refuse to change his username, Mr. Monster would post about strange Japanese cycling customs and strange Canadian cycling customs (aka cyclocross), I'd b*tch about improper homonym use and take subtle jokes seriously, nogears would generally mock all (uh oh - that's two), singlesprocket would post some pictures of mushrooms with a very obscure reference to cycling, rkj and jmooote would give lengthy race reports (though rkj would also post pics from local Hamilton rides)... Shall I continue?
body armor needed to ride over that rocker, I'd say it is him....
Great, I now have a male stalker. Time to invest in a TASER, though I think you'd enjoy it.
But seriously, Being from BC know that stunts can and will hurt you. On the berm screwed up and took a digger. Must have nailed the frame with my right knee. The plastic hard cap was cracked. Better a $45 leg armour then thousands in medical bills.
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a female stalker? Oggie is kinda cute... you might enjoy it?
I always wondered what it would be like to be one than to be stalked... I've had my fair share thanks...
I contemplated on wearing the shin guards, only cause when I started riding I was on flats and my shins were shreaded!
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Great, I now have a male stalker. Time to invest in a TASER, though I think you'd enjoy it.
But seriously, Being from BC know that stunts can and will hurt you. On the berm screwed up and took a digger. Must have nailed the frame with my right knee. The plastic hard cap was cracked. Better a $45 leg armour then thousands in medical bills.
you kinda look... tough... if you know what I mean...
As long as you don't wear it at Albion Hills - it is cool... Do you?
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Great, I now have a male stalker. Time to invest in a TASER, though I think you'd enjoy it.
But seriously, Being from BC know that stunts can and will hurt you. On the berm screwed up and took a digger. Must have nailed the frame with my right knee. The plastic hard cap was cracked. Better a $45 leg armour then thousands in medical bills.
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