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Dungeater 11/10/24 12:29:37 PM #1:	like, ive heard a few reasons. but its so nearly ubiquitous there has to be the king of reasons we even have multiple ppl on this board who do it many of us have parents or relatives who do it. coworkers too like, why do they do it? even after its pointed out to them that it obliterates whatever tone they think theyre typing with --- My fate was the grandest, most brilliant of them all. He/Him <cite>Dungeater posted [p:982885680] in why do so ... [t:80882422]...</cite> <quote>like, ive heard a few reasons. but its so nearly ubiquitous there has to be the king of reasons we even have multiple ppl on this board who do it many of us have parents or relatives who do it. coworkers too like, why do they do it? even after its pointed out to them that it obliterates whatever tone they think theyre typing with </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Sariana21 11/10/24 12:30:12 PM #2:	What do you mean? --- ___ Sari, Mom to DS (07/04) and DD (01/08); Pronouns: she/her/hers <cite>Sariana21 posted [p:982885685] in why do so ... [t:80882422]...</cite> <quote>What do you mean?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Dungeater 11/10/24 12:30:31 PM #3:	Sariana21 posted... What do you mean? idk how to make it clearer for u --- My fate was the grandest, most brilliant of them all. He/Him <cite>Dungeater posted [p:982885691] in why do so ... [t:80882422]...</cite> <quote>Sariana21 posted... </cite><quote>What do you mean?</quote>idk how to make it clearer for u </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
GuerrillaSoldier 11/10/24 12:30:51 PM #4:	obliterates... what...? --- Disclaimer: There's a good chance the above post could be sarcasm. Die-hard Oakland A's fan --- Keep the A's in Oakland! <cite>GuerrillaSoldier posted [p:982885696] in why do so ... [t:80882422]...</cite> <quote>obliterates... what...?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SauI_Goodman 11/10/24 12:31:08 PM #5:	Lack of education maybe? But from what I've seen from gen z I don't have much hope for them either. --- Italian, French, German. <cite>SauI_Goodman posted [p:982885697] in why do so ... [t:80882422]...</cite> <quote>Lack of education maybe? But from what I've seen from gen z I don't have much hope for them either. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ai123 11/10/24 12:31:32 PM #6:	I do it. I like the way it tails off, leaving things unspoken . . . --- 'Vinyl is the poor man's art collection'. Let in the refugees, deport the racists. <cite>ai123 posted [p:982885707] in why do so ... [t:80882422]...</cite> <quote>I do it.I like the way it tails off, leaving things unspoken . . .</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
BloodyBenten 11/10/24 12:31:46 PM #7:	My dads favorite text to send me is ok.. <cite>BloodyBenten posted [p:982885710] in why do so ... [t:80882422]...</cite> <quote>My dads favorite text to send me is ok..</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Dungeater 11/10/24 12:31:48 PM #8:	SauI_Goodman posted... Lack of education maybe? But from what I've seen from gen z I don't have much hope for them either. i doubt its this, cuz i know many college-educated adults who do it --- My fate was the grandest, most brilliant of them all. He/Him <cite>Dungeater posted [p:982885711] in why do so ... [t:80882422]...</cite> <quote>SauI_Goodman posted... </cite><quote>Lack of education maybe? But from what I've seen from gen z I don't have much hope for them either.</quote>i doubt its this, cuz i know many college-educated adults who do it </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
GuerrillaSoldier 11/10/24 12:32:41 PM #9:	Dungeater posted... i doubt its this, cuz i know many college-educated adults who do it o i get it, like, cuz thats wut ppl do... --- Disclaimer: There's a good chance the above post could be sarcasm. Die-hard Oakland A's fan --- Keep the A's in Oakland! <cite>GuerrillaSoldier posted [p:982885719] in why do so ... [t:80882422]...</cite> <quote>Dungeater posted... </cite><quote>i doubt its this, cuz i know many college-educated adults who do it</quote>o i get it, like, cuz thats wut ppl do...</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
rexcrk 11/10/24 12:33:31 PM #10:	Probably just to be annoying like that one user on some of the other boards who does it. --- Happiness can be found even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light. <cite>rexcrk posted [p:982885730] in why do so ... [t:80882422]...</cite> <quote>Probably just to be annoying like that one user on some of the other boards who does it. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Dreepapult 11/10/24 12:34:11 PM #11:	Yeah I interpret it as either annoyance or that they're moving onto a different thought But to me just use a line break if it's a different thought. Because I default to reading it as annoyance honestly --- Entropy happens <cite>Dreepapult posted [p:982885741] in why do so ... [t:80882422]...</cite> <quote>Yeah I interpret it as either annoyance or that they're moving onto a different thought But to me just use a line break if it's a different thought. Because I default to reading it as annoyance honestly </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Dakimakura 11/10/24 12:35:43 PM #12:	This is a good question. So many people do this in work emails. SauI_Goodman posted... Lack of education maybe? But from what I've seen from gen z I don't have much hope for them either. Most the people who do at my corporate office are higher ranking employees than me so I assume they have a college degree at least. --- Wholesomeposter <cite>Dakimakura posted [p:982885761] in why do so ... [t:80882422]...</cite> <quote>This is a good question. So many people do this in work emails.SauI_Goodman posted... </cite><quote>Lack of education maybe? But from what I've seen from gen z I don't have much hope for them either.</quote>Most the people who do at my corporate office are higher ranking employees than me so I assume they have a college degree at least.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Dungeater 11/10/24 12:37:02 PM #13:	Dreepapult posted... But to me just use a line break if it's a different thought. Because I default to reading it as annoyance honestly same, or confusion. or some other type of impatience --- My fate was the grandest, most brilliant of them all. He/Him <cite>Dungeater posted [p:982885771] in why do so ... [t:80882422]...</cite> <quote>Dreepapult posted... </cite><quote>But to me just use a line break if it's a different thought. Because I default to reading it as annoyance honestly</quote>same, or confusion. or some other type of impatience </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Goderator 11/10/24 12:58:24 PM #14:	it's the same with all caps <cite>Goderator posted [p:982886003] in why do so ... [t:80882422]...</cite> <quote>it's the same with all caps </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
pkmnlord 11/10/24 1:00:36 PM #15:	IDK, but anytime I see someone using ellipses I picture them speaking in a meek and monotone voice. --- http://i.imgur.com/MP7ZznH.jpg <cite>pkmnlord posted [p:982886029] in why do so ... [t:80882422]...</cite> <quote>IDK, but anytime I see someone using ellipses I picture them speaking in a meek and monotone voice.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
KanWan 11/10/24 1:02:27 PM #16:	HAHA YEAH BORTHER...I REMEMBER WE USED TO STEAL PABST FROM JOEY'S GRANDFATHERS GARAGE...WE ALL JUMPED THE FENCE TO SEE BOSTON AND THE ROLLING STONES IN HYANNIS THAT SUMMER...I REMEMBER l MET MY WIFE DIANNE GETTING GANGBANED BY 3 OF MY BESTFRIENDS IN THE PARKING LOT...GOD SHE WAS BEAUTIFUL...BEEN MARRIED FOR 55 YEARS NOWTHOSE WERE THE DAYS...I HOPE UR DOING WELL...GOD BLESS AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL...SUMMER OF '69... --- NP: Mega Man 7, Fire Emblem (GBA), Dragon Warrior III, Breath of Fire 1, The Minish Cap, Metal Walker, Harvest Moon: Friends of Mineral Town <cite>KanWan posted [p:982886048] in why do so ... [t:80882422]...</cite> <quote>HAHA YEAH BORTHER...I REMEMBER WE USED TO STEAL PABST FROM JOEY'S GRANDFATHERS GARAGE...WE ALL JUMPED THE FENCE TO SEE BOSTON AND THE ROLLING STONES IN HYANNIS THAT SUMMER...I REMEMBER l MET MY WIFE DIANNE GETTING GANGBANED BY 3 OF MY BESTFRIENDS IN THE PARKING LOT...GOD SHE WAS BEAUTIFUL...BEEN MARRIED FOR 55 YEARS NOWTHOSE WERE THE DAYS...I HOPE UR DOING WELL...GOD BLESS AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL...SUMMER OF '69...</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Homeless_Waifu 11/10/24 1:06:39 PM #17:	KanWan posted... HAHA YEAH BORTHER...I REMEMBER WE USED TO STEAL PABST FROM JOEY'S GRANDFATHERS GARAGE...WE ALL JUMPED THE FENCE TO SEE BOSTON AND THE ROLLING STONES IN HYANNIS THAT SUMMER...I REMEMBER l MET MY WIFE DIANNE GETTING GANGBANED BY 3 OF MY BESTFRIENDS IN THE PARKING LOT...GOD SHE WAS BEAUTIFUL...BEEN MARRIED FOR 55 YEARS NOWTHOSE WERE THE DAYS...I HOPE UR DOING WELL...GOD BLESS AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL...SUMMER OF '69... [didnt read lol] send deletes message --- I bought the Taito Egret II Mini just to play puchi carat Dungeon Travelers 2 on steam, pls. I need that game in my life, it's like a drug <cite>Homeless_Waifu posted [p:982886087] in why do so ... [t:80882422]...</cite> <quote>KanWan posted... </cite><quote>HAHA YEAH BORTHER...I REMEMBER WE USED TO STEAL PABST FROM JOEY'S GRANDFATHERS GARAGE...WE ALL JUMPED THE FENCE TO SEE BOSTON AND THE ROLLING STONES IN HYANNIS THAT SUMMER...I REMEMBER l MET MY WIFE DIANNE GETTING GANGBANED BY 3 OF MY BESTFRIENDS IN THE PARKING LOT...GOD SHE WAS BEAUTIFUL...BEEN MARRIED FOR 55 YEARS NOWTHOSE WERE THE DAYS...I HOPE UR DOING WELL...GOD BLESS AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL...SUMMER OF '69...</quote>[didnt read lol] senddeletes message</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
tankboy 11/10/24 1:09:39 PM #18:	It indicates... ...education. <cite>tankboy posted [p:982886121] in why do so ... [t:80882422]...</cite> <quote>It indicates... ...education.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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LeoRavus 11/10/24 1:11:13 PM #20:	It's pretty much saying there may be more to add to this thought. Like a cliffhanger... Why do so many people use no punctuation at all? --- This is where cool people write stuff. <cite>LeoRavus posted [p:982886138] in why do so ... [t:80882422]...</cite> <quote>It's pretty much saying there may be more to add to this thought. Like a cliffhanger...Why do so many people use no punctuation at all? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
archizzy 11/10/24 1:12:56 PM #21:	I honestly never even really noticed and dont really associate it as a generational thing that I have noticed among my fellow Gen X. Now if you were chastising us over using a double space after a period even though its no longer needed then I would 100% agree with you. I do that myself all the time and always will no matter how many times someone tells me I dont need to anymore. Muscle memory that will never go away. --- PSN ID: sled_dogs76 60" Pioneer Kuro Elite PRO151FD, Yamaha RX-V3900 A/V Receiver, Oppo DV983-H player. Coming soon: 2 Seaton Submersives from Mark Seaton <cite>archizzy posted [p:982886154] in why do so ... [t:80882422]...</cite> <quote>I honestly never even really noticed and dont really associate it as a generational thing that I have noticed among my fellow Gen X. Now if you were chastising us over using a double space after a period even though its no longer needed then I would 100% agree with you. I do that myself all the time and always will no matter how many times someone tells me I dont need to anymore. Muscle memory that will never go away. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MartavisBryant 11/10/24 1:17:53 PM #22:	https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/forum/0/0c4ce5cc.jpg --- I know it might be wrong, but I'm in love with Stacy's dong <cite>MartavisBryant posted [p:982886213] in why do so ... [t:80882422]...</cite> <quote>https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/forum/0/0c4ce5cc.jpg</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Metal_Gear_Raxis 11/10/24 1:18:44 PM #23:	My dad does that a lot, drop ellipses in his text messages. I've been telling him to stop because ellipses are usually used to convey frustration. --- Time is a funny thing, you know? I guess in the big picture of my life, you were only a blip. But oftentimes, those "blips" make the biggest impacts. <cite>Metal_Gear_Raxis posted [p:982886224] in why do so ... [t:80882422]...</cite> <quote>My dad does that a lot, drop ellipses in his text messages. I've been telling him to stop because ellipses are usually used to convey frustration.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
JustaSandwich 11/10/24 1:29:59 PM #24:	It's a perfectly normal form of punctuation...what's your problem with it exactly? You can even add more.........if you want to draw out a pause. <cite>JustaSandwich posted [p:982886325] in why do so ... [t:80882422]...</cite> <quote>It's a perfectly normal form of punctuation...what's your problem with it exactly?You can even add more.........if you want to draw out a pause. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Raycon 11/10/24 1:40:26 PM #25:	JustaSandwich posted... It's a perfectly normal form of punctuation...what's your problem with it exactly? You can even add more.........if you want to draw out a pause. Dude, no. Too suspenseful. = ( --- I must have looked a fool playing with a backwards DS, teary eyed solving a Sudoku puzzle -Lordx718 <cite>Raycon posted [p:982886458] in why do so ... [t:80882422]...</cite> <quote>JustaSandwich posted...</cite><quote>It's a perfectly normal form of punctuation...what's your problem with it exactly?You can even add more.........if you want to draw out a pause. </quote>Dude, no. Too suspenseful.= (</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Homeless_Waifu 11/10/24 2:29:24 PM #26:	Raycon posted... Dude, no. Too suspenseful. = ( sorry =[ --- I bought the Taito Egret II Mini just to play puchi carat Dungeon Travelers 2 on steam, pls. I need that game in my life, it's like a drug <cite>Homeless_Waifu posted [p:982887045] in why do so ... [t:80882422]...</cite> <quote>Raycon posted... </cite><quote>Dude, no. Too suspenseful.= (</quote> sorry =[</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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The_Popo 11/10/24 2:35:51 PM #29:	https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/forum/6/6765f832.jpg --- Live action Hungry Hungry Hippos though, now that was a sport. ~Aeon Azuran <cite>The_Popo posted [p:982887103] in why do so ... [t:80882422]...</cite> <quote>https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/forum/6/6765f832.jpg</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
HudGard 11/10/24 2:58:19 PM #30:	I feel like people that liked reading or text based games, rpgs etc, and suddenly came into the world of chatrooms simply brought such mannerisms over naturally. --- You haven't set a signature for the message boards yet <cite>HudGard posted [p:982887344] in why do so ... [t:80882422]...</cite> <quote>I feel like people that liked reading or text based games, rpgs etc, and suddenly came into the world of chatrooms simply brought such mannerisms over naturally.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
AgentCoulson 11/10/24 2:59:16 PM #31:	Konan........ --- I haven't set a signature for the message boards yet <cite>AgentCoulson posted [p:982887349] in why do so ... [t:80882422]...</cite> <quote>Konan........</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Mistere_Man 11/10/24 3:04:29 PM #32:	Funny, Vegy asked this same question years ago. I started to do it sometimes because of that topic, but usually to express sadness, or hopelessness. Like for example (fma reference) Nina... --- Water+Fall=Radiation. <cite>Mistere_Man posted [p:982887407] in why do so ... [t:80882422]...</cite> <quote>Funny, Vegy asked this same question years ago. I started to do it sometimes because of that topic, but usually to express sadness, or hopelessness. Like for example (fma reference)Nina...</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
R1masher 11/10/24 3:08:46 PM #33:	ellipsis --- R1R1R1R1R1R1 <cite>R1masher posted [p:982887447] in why do so ... [t:80882422]...</cite> <quote>ellipsis </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Lokarin 11/10/24 3:09:34 PM #34:	I just double space. And people hate it. --- "Salt cures Everything!" My YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Nirakolov/videos <cite>Lokarin posted [p:982887459] in why do so ... [t:80882422]...</cite> <quote>I just double space.And people hate it.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Mistere_Man 11/10/24 3:12:42 PM #35:	R1masher posted... ellipsis Geez I guess I have been using them incorrectly, not surprising with me though, as grammar was always my worst subject. --- Water+Fall=Radiation. <cite>Mistere_Man posted [p:982887489] in why do so ... [t:80882422]...</cite> <quote>R1masher posted... </cite><quote>ellipsis</quote>Geez I guess I have been using them incorrectly, not surprising with me though, as grammar was always my worst subject.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
NoxObscuras 11/10/24 3:13:00 PM #36:	I'd love to know too. Not long before the pandemic, I ran into an old high school friend. We started texting to catch up, but she ended almost every single one of her messages with ellipses. Hi... I'm good... Yeah... I'm going to the sand dunes... That's cool... I'm like am I annoying her, or wtf is up with that lol. And we're millennials. --- Steam/Xbox/PSN = NoxObscuras <cite>NoxObscuras posted [p:982887495] in why do so ... [t:80882422]...</cite> <quote>I'd love to know too. Not long before the pandemic, I ran into an old high school friend. We started texting to catch up, but she ended almost every single one of her messages with ellipses. Hi...I'm good...Yeah...I'm going to the sand dunes...That's cool...I'm like am I annoying her, or wtf is up with that lol. And we're millennials.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
CRON 11/10/24 3:15:12 PM #37:	Before texting and social media became ubiquitous most boomers and old people didn't have a lot of experience or opportunities to write/type informally and casually outside of shit like recipes and postcards. When they started discovering the internet, texting and social platforms they had no frame of reference for typed communication so the weird way they talk is just them awkwardly trying to turn their own communication into words. Also a lot of them just suck with phones and will accidentally type periods by mashing the space key on a touch screen. --- Thanks for reading! <cite>CRON posted [p:982887517] in why do so ... [t:80882422]...</cite> <quote>Before texting and social media became ubiquitous most boomers and old people didn't have a lot of experience or opportunities to write/type informally and casually outside of shit like recipes and postcards. When they started discovering the internet, texting and social platforms they had no frame of reference for typed communication so the weird way they talk is just them awkwardly trying to turn their own communication into words.Also a lot of them just suck with phones and will accidentally type periods by mashing the space key on a touch screen.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DrizztLink 11/10/24 3:39:21 PM #38:	I used to work with a guy who always did that shit. https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/forum/2/2fd5a114.png Every goddamn text. --- He/Him http://guidesmedia.ign.com/guides/9846/images/slowpoke.gif https://i.imgur.com/M8h2ATe.png https://i.imgur.com/6ezFwG1.png <cite>DrizztLink posted [p:982887802] in why do so ... [t:80882422]...</cite> <quote>I used to work with a guy who always did that shit.https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/forum/2/2fd5a114.pngEvery goddamn text.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
FurryPhilosifer 11/10/24 3:49:47 PM #39:	CRON posted... Before texting and social media became ubiquitous most boomers and old people didn't have a lot of experience or opportunities to write/type informally and casually outside of shit like recipes and postcards. When they started discovering the internet, texting and social platforms they had no frame of reference for typed communication so the weird way they talk is just them awkwardly trying to turn their own communication into words. Also a lot of them just suck with phones and will accidentally type periods by mashing the space key on a touch screen. This seems the only actual explanation in this topic so far. A lot of people just aren't that literate. I don't mean that as an insult. But I think we overestimate how competent most people are at just regular writing. --- Ghosts are cool. <cite>FurryPhilosifer posted [p:982887954] in why do so ... [t:80882422]...</cite> <quote>CRON posted... </cite><quote>Before texting and social media became ubiquitous most boomers and old people didn't have a lot of experience or opportunities to write/type informally and casually outside of shit like recipes and postcards. When they started discovering the internet, texting and social platforms they had no frame of reference for typed communication so the weird way they talk is just them awkwardly trying to turn their own communication into words.Also a lot of them just suck with phones and will accidentally type periods by mashing the space key on a touch screen.</quote>This seems the only actual explanation in this topic so far. A lot of people just aren't that literate. I don't mean that as an insult. But I think we overestimate how competent most people are at just regular writing. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Despised 11/10/24 3:50:34 PM #40:	Sariana21 posted... What do you mean? --- instagig <cite>Despised posted [p:982887972] in why do so ... [t:80882422]...</cite> <quote>Sariana21 posted... </cite><quote>What do you mean?</quote></quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
wanderingshade 11/10/24 3:54:28 PM #41:	KanWan posted... HAHA YEAH BORTHER...I REMEMBER WE USED TO STEAL PABST FROM JOEY'S GRANDFATHERS GARAGE...WE ALL JUMPED THE FENCE TO SEE BOSTON AND THE ROLLING STONES IN HYANNIS THAT SUMMER...I REMEMBER l MET MY WIFE DIANNE GETTING GANGBANED BY 3 OF MY BESTFRIENDS IN THE PARKING LOT...GOD SHE WAS BEAUTIFUL...BEEN MARRIED FOR 55 YEARS NOWTHOSE WERE THE DAYS...I HOPE UR DOING WELL...GOD BLESS AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL...SUMMER OF '69... GOBBLESS BORTHER... T'OTHER DAY I HAD A SKID BECAUSE OF SUM GOTDANG CLIBBINS AND I HADDALAYERDOWN... COME OVER FOR A BBQ SOME TIME... YOU BRING THE BEEER HAW HAW HAW... #BoomerNation --- "You're made of spare parts, aren't ya, bud?" <cite>wanderingshade posted [p:982888044] in why do so ... [t:80882422]...</cite> <quote>KanWan posted... </cite><quote>HAHA YEAH BORTHER...I REMEMBER WE USED TO STEAL PABST FROM JOEY'S GRANDFATHERS GARAGE...WE ALL JUMPED THE FENCE TO SEE BOSTON AND THE ROLLING STONES IN HYANNIS THAT SUMMER...I REMEMBER l MET MY WIFE DIANNE GETTING GANGBANED BY 3 OF MY BESTFRIENDS IN THE PARKING LOT...GOD SHE WAS BEAUTIFUL...BEEN MARRIED FOR 55 YEARS NOWTHOSE WERE THE DAYS...I HOPE UR DOING WELL...GOD BLESS AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL...SUMMER OF '69...</quote>GOBBLESS BORTHER... T'OTHER DAY I HAD A SKID BECAUSE OF SUM GOTDANG CLIBBINS AND I HADDALAYERDOWN... COME OVER FOR A BBQ SOME TIME... YOU BRING THE BEEER HAW HAW HAW...#BoomerNation</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
LuigiChalmersJr 11/10/24 4:04:06 PM #42:	Be glad they are using any punctuation at all. --- Los Angeles Clippers http://i.imgur.com/3dExqUh.jpg <cite>LuigiChalmersJr posted [p:982888163] in why do so ... [t:80882422]...</cite> <quote>Be glad they are using any punctuation at all.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Vivaldi7 11/10/24 4:22:16 PM #43:	It can convey a pause of thought...or hesitation... Without actually typing it out. They really didn't teach you that at English (literature) class ? --- --- "Saxon = joke account - I might put that in my sig." - MrXbox360_2012 <cite>Vivaldi7 posted [p:982888400] in why do so ... [t:80882422]...</cite> <quote>It can convey a pause of thought...or hesitation...Without actually typing it out.They really didn't teach you that at English (literature) class ?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Homeless_Waifu 11/10/24 5:05:58 PM #44:	Damn no wonder I dont have a lot of friends this is how I type normally :( --- I bought the Taito Egret II Mini just to play puchi carat Dungeon Travelers 2 on steam, pls. I need that game in my life, it's like a drug <cite>Homeless_Waifu posted [p:982888844] in why do so ... [t:80882422]...</cite> <quote>Damn no wonder I dont have a lot of friendsthis is how I type normally:(</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
vigorm0rtis 11/10/24 5:08:50 PM #45:	Dungeater posted... like, ive heard a few reasons. but its so nearly ubiquitous there has to be the king of reasons we even have multiple ppl on this board who do it many of us have parents or relatives who do it. coworkers too like, why do they do it? even after its pointed out to them that it obliterates whatever tone they think theyre typing with Why can't anyone under 35 use punctuation or capitalization? Even after it's pointed out it makes you look like an idiot? <cite>vigorm0rtis posted [p:982888873] in why do so ... [t:80882422]...</cite> <quote>Dungeater posted... </cite><quote>like, ive heard a few reasons. but its so nearly ubiquitous there has to be the king of reasons we even have multiple ppl on this board who do it many of us have parents or relatives who do it. coworkers too like, why do they do it? even after its pointed out to them that it obliterates whatever tone they think theyre typing with</quote>Why can't anyone under 35 use punctuation or capitalization? Even after it's pointed out it makes you look like an idiot?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Dungeater 11/10/24 5:10:05 PM #46:	Vivaldi7 posted... It can convey a pause of thought...or hesitation... Without actually typing it out. They really didn't teach you that at English (literature) class ? that's not how they use it did they teach u the word spam in ur vocab lessons vigorm0rtis posted... Why can't anyone under 35 use punctuation or capitalization? Even after it's pointed out it makes you look like an idiot? i see confusingly unpunctuated messages way more in older folk --- My fate was the grandest, most brilliant of them all. He/Him <cite>Dungeater posted [p:982888886] in why do so ... [t:80882422]...</cite> <quote>Vivaldi7 posted... </cite><quote>It can convey a pause of thought...or hesitation...Without actually typing it out.They really didn't teach you that at English (literature) class ?</quote>that's not how they use it did they teach u the word spam in ur vocab lessons vigorm0rtis posted... </cite><quote>Why can't anyone under 35 use punctuation or capitalization? Even after it's pointed out it makes you look like an idiot?</quote>i see confusingly unpunctuated messages way more in older folk</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Homeless_Waifu 11/10/24 5:10:26 PM #47:	vigorm0rtis posted... Why can't anyone under 35 use punctuation or capitalization? Even after it's pointed out it makes you look like an idiot? yolo --- I bought the Taito Egret II Mini just to play puchi carat Dungeon Travelers 2 on steam, pls. I need that game in my life, it's like a drug <cite>Homeless_Waifu posted [p:982888889] in why do so ... [t:80882422]...</cite> <quote>vigorm0rtis posted... </cite><quote>Why can't anyone under 35 use punctuation or capitalization? Even after it's pointed out it makes you look like an idiot?</quote>yolo </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ReturnOfDevsman 11/10/24 5:10:50 PM #48:	I used to work with someone who would end every last one of her damn IMs with ellipses. Every single damn one. Even the boss made fun of her for it, like behind her back, lol. --- Arguing on CE be all like: https://youtu.be/JpRKrs67lOs?si=kPGA2RCKVHTdbVrJ <cite>ReturnOfDevsman posted [p:982888892] in why do so ... [t:80882422]...</cite> <quote>I used to work with someone who would end every last one of her damn IMs with ellipses.Every single damn one.Even the boss made fun of her for it, like behind her back, lol.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
pazzy 11/10/24 5:11:22 PM #49:	Because they are doing it to simulate a person talking. Ie, something like "ok." Versus "ok..." Gives off two different impressions for a response. <cite>pazzy posted [p:982888899] in why do so ... [t:80882422]...</cite> <quote>Because they are doing it to simulate a person talking.Ie, something like "ok." Versus "ok..."Gives off two different impressions for a response.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Jiek_Fafn 11/10/24 5:13:57 PM #50:	It's where people feel punctuation should go but they don't know what. So instead of a comma, they'll put elipses. Or sometimes when connecting sentence fragments in general that should be separate sentences. Generally, no one gives a shit though. So they'll typically just read as awkward pauses or trail offs --- I don't believe in belts. There should be no ranking system for toughness. <cite>Jiek_Fafn posted [p:982888920] in why do so ... [t:80882422]...</cite> <quote>It's where people feel punctuation should go but they don't know what. So instead of a comma, they'll put elipses. Or sometimes when connecting sentence fragments in general that should be separate sentences. Generally, no one gives a shit though. So they'll typically just read as awkward pauses or trail offs</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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