The Use of the Period
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rivereye wrote:
I should try and do the same thing


Seriously, is your period key broken or something? I have never seen you use one; even in a post where you claim to be on the mend with your grammar, you lack a closing period.






Question your beliefs!
no, it is not broken, I just choose to never ues it unless I have more than one sentence here.
I am the eye of the river
>(<')


rivereye wrote:
no, it is not broken, I just choose to never ues it unless I have more than one sentence here.

Confused I count one sentence...
Allergic to morons? Don't click here. >(v')

and probably the only one you will see there. I don't see the need for one at the end of the post
I am the eye of the river
>(<')


I always try to use proper grammar and punctuation on the forums, including periods. The thing I always get confused about is what the criteria is for using periods in lists. For example, which of these is correct?

1. Create a fully-functional GUI
2. Make it user-accessible as an API

or

1. Create a fully-functional GUI.
2. Make it user-accessible as an API.
It's really arbitrary I think, but since neither is a complete sentence I would think the first one.
Allergic to morons? Don't click here. >(v')

That's what I think too, but I always feel like I need to add the period there.
I think everyone will understand you regardless of grammar. Have you heard of the O.C.R.E?
Allergic to morons? Don't click here. >(v')

/me googles it.

Organizations Concerned about Rural Education?
OCR Easy?
Office of Civil Rights Executive services?
Online Campaign for Real English. Farily small movement, I was just curious.
Allergic to morons? Don't click here. >(v')

ok, so how much does it bother people about my lack of periods?
I am the eye of the river
>(<')


Meh, grammar is always nice, but I guess it's not the end of the world. You're certainly not the only one on the internet or even this forum that does that.
just with almost 2900 posts here, I stand out. (I'll try and remember my periods now)
I am the eye of the river
>(<')


Cool, glad to hear it. I think using periods and other proper punctuation definitely makes one sound more intelligent and refined on the internet, helping you to stand out in a positive way.
yeah, we will see how it goes, but give me a little time.
I am the eye of the river
>(<')


Sure, it takes a bit to learn any new habit. Hopefully some of the other members will take a hint from you.
maybe, we can only hope.
I am the eye of the river
>(<')


  
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