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Sadly, this was not a joke. I honestly wish it were, but it was not.
21. The use of "me" vs. "I". Please say the sentence in your head with both words and then use the one that sounds correct. 9 times out of 10, it probably is. Don't trust what you hear on television shows. I don't even know how many times I've cringed when hearing them make this mistake. indieFan |
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Since the thread title includes "what us annoying" I will add this.
Everyone on hear watched the Kickoff. It is pointless for 5 threads to be made saying "XXXXX IS THE PASSWORD!". Please do not post for the sake of posting. Take the time to read the manual and try to be gentle to the CD server. |
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This is a thread resurrection but I think it is ok. It's a good read and has some wise advice such as the quote you are enjoying from Mr. Baker. I'd like to add a couple of thoughts about tone and usage of a smiley. Smileys are awesome when used well. When misused, they are a distraction and can be annoying. They also emphasize the tone of the post. As Andy says, careful posting will drive positive opinions. If you are posting in a Chit-Chat thread, it is very possible that the discussion will be a little different than say, a rules thread or an awards thread. In threads where information is being exchanged, discussed, or clarified - clear communication is necessary. Humor is a great tool when used wisely. When humor or sarcasm is misused or applied with too heavy a hand, it can derail or interrupt the discussion, perhaps causing confusion instead of clarity. One should also try to keep in mind that people who read threads like the rules threads, may be reading them for more than discussion's sake and they appreciate the integrity and careful thinking reflected in the discussion. Jane |
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Murphy's Law: If anything can go wrong it will.
Murphry's Law: When correcting someone's spelling, you will invariably have a spelling error in your correction. |
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Hey guys my team and I (FRC 5125) are having some trouble fundraising and getting sponsors. Does anybody have helpful ideas or recommendations?
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Fundraising and Sponsors
Hey guys my team and I (FRC 5125) are having some trouble fundraising and getting sponsors. Does anybody have helpful ideas or recommendations?
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First of all, this is probably the wrong thread to ask that question. However, since I'd imagine that this is a somewhat urgent matter (it is Week 1 and all), I'll give you a few tips:
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Fundraising and Sponsors
Hey guys it is my team (FRC 5125) first year in FRC. We need help fundraising and getting sponsors. Does anybody have any ideas?
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Although I agree that proper grammar is very important in conveying your message in text form, remember that English is not everybody's first langauge. Also, many people have disabilities that hinder their ability to know when they are/aren't using conventions properly. Don't automatically judge a post as "worthless" if they don't type in a way that you deem fit. On the flipside, typing like how you would on social media sites/texting is not the best idea. If you ave any control over it, use your best English on a professional website such as this one, especially when representing not only your team but FIRST.
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Why Is The Title Of This Post Using Reddit Capitalization?
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If this latest discussion is referencing the title of this thread, it might be helpful to know that I am known for:
- typos and continual edits to the point of exhaustion - run-on sentences and, pehaps, titles - layered and hidden jokes/meanings - puns - haiku In this case - the title has a typo, in my opinion. Just a little humor on my part. I have no idea what the Reddit comment is about but I like the Jaden Smith reference. Great discussion in this most recent thread revival. Jane |
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The title of this old thread is missing punctuation (a comma), in addition to any other mistakes.
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This. Is. A. Sentence. With. All. First. Letters. Of. Each. Word. Capitalized. Also the Reddit comment is based on how many users on the site seem to type in such a way. |
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What class teaches this in school? How obsolete is the use of capitalization in a title? Jane |
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1. Sentence case: - Capitalize the first word of the title - Capitalize all proper nouns 1.1. APA style: (In addition to sentence case) - Capitalize all words of 4+ letters - Capitalize all verbs, nouns, adjectives, adverbs, and pronouns - Capitalize both words in hyphenated compounds - Capitalize words after colons or dashes - Capitalize all major words, which do not include conjunctions (words that join clauses), articles (a, an, the), or short prepositions (explains the connection of a noun/pronoun to the rest of the sentence, e.g. like, toward, from, before) 1.2. Title case: (In addition to sentence case) - Capitalize the last word of the title - Capitalize all nouns, pronouns, adjectives, verbs, adverbs, and subordinating conjunctions (join a dependent clause to a main clause, e.g. if, because, as) 1.2.1. Associated Press Stylebook: (In addition to title case) - Capitalized if they have 4+ letters: all principal words (including prepositions and conjunctions) 1.2.2. Other: (In addition to title case) - I've read somewhere that says to only capitalize prepositions if they have 5+ letters 1.2.3. MLA: (In addition to title case) - Lowercase unless they are the first/last words: articles, coordinating conjunctions (and, but, for, or, nor), and prepositions unless used as adjectives, and the word "to" if used before a verb 1.2.3.1. Chicago Manual of Style: (In addition to MLA) - Lowercase the second part of species names even if they are the last word in the sentence Quote:
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Fun fact: In Spanish, all the capitalization rules are different--you don't capitalize anything except the first word of the title of a novel or poem plus any proper nouns. (And a few days before the AP Lit test is 100% the right time to learn this :p )
I learned capitalization long before any class taught it, with the basic rule of "little words don't get capital letters", by reading a lot, and possibly my mom telling me. (I have this dim memory of being very small, at Costco in the parking lot, reading something and thinking or maybe asking about it.) Grammar tends to be taught in elementary school and then forgotten until higher-level English in high school, which is sometimes too late, in my experience. (U.S. public schools, California Bay Area) |
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Some people day lite beer tastes great, others say it is less filling.
Some style guides say titles with more capital letters look great, others say titles with fewer capital letters look better. YMMV. |
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This is more of a verbal issue than a written one. However, it is one that is specific to the FIRST community and came from the wonderful message of gracious professionalism.
Where it seems to have misfired: During alliance selections the representative of the chosen team often states "Team <insert team number> graciously accepts." Is it not more appropriate to say "Gratefully accepts"? Saying "graciously accepts" makes it sound (to me) like saying "we condescend to allow you to pick our team and being polite will accept." Being grateful to be picked is a better sentiment. |
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