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  • AMP'dAMP'd Registered User regular
    edited May 2009
    The phrase "I know right?" when used at every possible juncture

    AMP'd on
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  • General NemoGeneral Nemo The Mighty Shame Church for DogsRegistered User regular
    edited May 2009
    "pwned," "pwnt," "pwn," etc.
    Now this mostly just bothers me when people say it in normal conversation. Typed, it does not induce the rage of a mad yeti.

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  • NimoyNimoy Registered User regular
    edited May 2009
    Any internet acronym spoken aloud turns me into a shitty dude. Most of my friend's friends think I'm a huge asshole because I have no hesitation in asking them to stop. If they don't I exit the conversation and at times I've lost my patience and made fun of a few people.

    Is it really that hard to talk like an intelligible fucking person. Why are these stupid phrases so popular?

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  • KalTorakKalTorak One way or another, they all end up in the Undercity.Registered User regular
    edited May 2009
    "the point is, [something that is definitely not the point, you just don't want to address the fact that you have no rebuttal]."

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  • NimoyNimoy Registered User regular
    edited May 2009
    Usagi wrote: »
    you need a Spock av/sig combo

    Better?

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  • EdcrabEdcrab Actually a hack Registered User regular
    edited May 2009
    Nimoy wrote: »
    Meissnerd wrote: »
    i also hate 'no offense, but'

    or 'i'm no racist, but'

    stupid buts

    'No offense' drives me mad. People who try to speak in a pleasant voice but are really trying to tell you off are just as bad or worse. Stop trying to pretend to be nice if you're being a dick.

    It is basically like saying "I'm going to say something offensive/racist right now but don't judge me for it"


    No offence, but your mother looks like a giant anthropomorphic ass and she smells like one too

    Hey dude wait what, I said no offence, stop getting all offended jeez

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  • UsagiUsagi Nah Registered User regular
    edited May 2009
    Nimoy wrote: »
    Usagi wrote: »
    you need a Spock av/sig combo

    Better?

    welcome to the fold, my friend

    Usagi on
  • ArtreusArtreus I'm a wizard And that looks fucked upRegistered User regular
    edited May 2009
    GameGrrl wrote: »
    Druhim wrote: »
    GameGrrl wrote: »
    Usagi wrote: »
    alot

    is two words

    brah
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    You are a god damned retard.

    Also people who can't tell the difference between their, there and they're.

    When I was a kid, my grandma called lunch dinner and dinner supper. It bugged me. But people really need to chill the hell out about regional dialects and pronunciations.

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  • Run Run RunRun Run Run __BANNED USERS regular
    edited May 2009
    Edcrab wrote: »

    It is basically like saying "I'm going to say something offensive/racist right now but don't judge me for it"


    No offence, but your mother looks like a giant anthropomorphic ass and she smells like one too

    Hey dude wait what, I said no offence, stop getting all offended jeez

    Well, it has it's uses. When you want to point something out to someone, which they might take up as an attack.

    "No offense, but that shirt is ugly as hell."

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  • KalTorakKalTorak One way or another, they all end up in the Undercity.Registered User regular
    edited May 2009
    "No offense" has its place, as does "With all due respect."

    "I'm not racist, but..." is completely retarded. If you're around people who don't know you well enough to know you're not a racist, abstain from saying things that could be construed as racist until they know you well enough to know that's not what you mean.

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  • NimoyNimoy Registered User regular
    edited May 2009
    Edcrab wrote: »

    It is basically like saying "I'm going to say something offensive/racist right now but don't judge me for it"


    No offence, but your mother looks like a giant anthropomorphic ass and she smells like one too

    Hey dude wait what, I said no offence, stop getting all offended jeez

    Well, it has it's uses. When you want to point something out to someone, which they might take up as an attack.

    "No offense, but that shirt is ugly as hell."

    There are more polite ways to criticize though. I can see it in a situation with friends, maybe, but if you're talking to a stranger or an acquaintance either be polite or be a dick, just don't be a dick while pretending to be polite.

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  • The GeekThe Geek Oh-Two Crew, Omeganaut Registered User, ClubPA regular
    edited May 2009
    vsove wrote: »
    People who abuse hyperbole.

    Those are the worst people in the history of the world.

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  • vsovevsove ....also yes. Registered User regular
    edited May 2009
    The Geek wrote: »
    vsove wrote: »
    People who abuse hyperbole.

    Those are the worst people in the history of the world.

    I don't think it's possible to hate someone more than I hate you at this moment in time.

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  • EdcrabEdcrab Actually a hack Registered User regular
    edited May 2009
    Edcrab wrote: »

    It is basically like saying "I'm going to say something offensive/racist right now but don't judge me for it"


    No offence, but your mother looks like a giant anthropomorphic ass and she smells like one too

    Hey dude wait what, I said no offence, stop getting all offended jeez

    Well, it has it's uses. When you want to point something out to someone, which they might take up as an attack.

    "No offense, but that shirt is ugly as hell."

    No offence, but "it's" means "it is".

    And fair point, but anyone who says stuff like that to me would have to be someone I know and understand in the first place, making it a pretty meaningless insertion

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  • AMP'dAMP'd Registered User regular
    edited May 2009
    Artreus wrote: »
    Also people who can't tell the difference between their, there and they're.

    Framling's sig

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  • The GeekThe Geek Oh-Two Crew, Omeganaut Registered User, ClubPA regular
    edited May 2009
    KalTorak wrote: »
    Using "infer" as a smartened up synonym for "imply" when it's actually the opposite.

    I know some guys would put up with that kinda thing, but frankly, I can't imagine why.

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  • Run Run RunRun Run Run __BANNED USERS regular
    edited May 2009
    I'm not racist but I am convinced Japan is where the Far Realm touches our plane of existence.

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  • ArtreusArtreus I'm a wizard And that looks fucked upRegistered User regular
    edited May 2009
    vsove wrote: »
    The Geek wrote: »
    vsove wrote: »
    People who abuse hyperbole.

    Those are the worst people in the history of the world.

    I don't think it's possible to hate someone more than I hate you at this moment in time.

    Ugh. This quote tree is worse than the holocaust.

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  • EdcrabEdcrab Actually a hack Registered User regular
    edited May 2009
    Oh, new one. People who put "TBH" after every. Single. Statement.

    Also people who think that inserting periods randomly adds impact rather than making them look a bit thick

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  • NimoyNimoy Registered User regular
    edited May 2009
    I'm not racist but I am convinced Japan is where the Far Realm touches our plane of existence.

    No offense Run, but you're dumb.

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  • ascotascot Registered User regular
    edited May 2009
    People who say "utilise" when "use" is perfectly fine

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  • Run Run RunRun Run Run __BANNED USERS regular
    edited May 2009
    Edcrab wrote: »

    No offence, but "it's" means "it is"./QUOTE]

    Thank you for learning me English good.

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  • EdcrabEdcrab Actually a hack Registered User regular
    edited May 2009
    I'm not racist, but 3Run is definitely sub-human and his culture is inferior to our own

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  • Vargas PrimeVargas Prime King of Nothing Just a ShowRegistered User regular
    edited May 2009
    It's probably been brought up, but one of my biggest grammar-related pet peeves is when someone says "I could care less."

    Listen to what you're saying. Do you not realize that it is precisely the opposite of what you mean?

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  • ascotascot Registered User regular
    edited May 2009
    never heard that used incorrectly, tbh

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  • Run Run RunRun Run Run __BANNED USERS regular
    edited May 2009
    Edcrab wrote: »
    I'm not racist, but 3Run is definitely sub-human and his culture is inferior to our own

    You are aware that I am Aryan, right?

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  • KalTorakKalTorak One way or another, they all end up in the Undercity.Registered User regular
    edited May 2009
    "[Something] doesn't [something something something]. At all."


    Yeah, ok. Thanks for clarifying that you really meant what you said. That really makes me respect it, just like i do the 4000 other people who end all their posts with those two words.

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  • DruhimDruhim Registered User, ClubPA regular
    edited May 2009
    Nimoy wrote: »
    Edcrab wrote: »

    It is basically like saying "I'm going to say something offensive/racist right now but don't judge me for it"


    No offence, but your mother looks like a giant anthropomorphic ass and she smells like one too

    Hey dude wait what, I said no offence, stop getting all offended jeez

    Well, it has it's uses. When you want to point something out to someone, which they might take up as an attack.

    "No offense, but that shirt is ugly as hell."

    There are more polite ways to criticize though. I can see it in a situation with friends, maybe, but if you're talking to a stranger or an acquaintance either be polite or be a dick, just don't be a dick while pretending to be polite.
    or maybe you should fucking man up and learn to take some constructive criticism from someone who's sincerely telling you that they're not attacking you but no you gotta be a big baby and assume they're just being passive aggressive

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  • scarlet st.scarlet st. Registered User regular
    edited May 2009
    ascot wrote: »
    People who say "utilise" when "use" is perfectly fine

    srsly

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  • EdcrabEdcrab Actually a hack Registered User regular
    edited May 2009
    Edcrab wrote: »
    I'm not racist, but 3Run is definitely sub-human and his culture is inferior to our own

    You are aware that I am Aryan, right?

    Really? I'm a Ryan too! We should go hang out with Funk and be a trio.

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  • EdcrabEdcrab Actually a hack Registered User regular
    edited May 2009
    Druhim wrote: »
    Nimoy wrote: »
    Edcrab wrote: »

    It is basically like saying "I'm going to say something offensive/racist right now but don't judge me for it"


    No offence, but your mother looks like a giant anthropomorphic ass and she smells like one too

    Hey dude wait what, I said no offence, stop getting all offended jeez

    Well, it has it's uses. When you want to point something out to someone, which they might take up as an attack.

    "No offense, but that shirt is ugly as hell."

    There are more polite ways to criticize though. I can see it in a situation with friends, maybe, but if you're talking to a stranger or an acquaintance either be polite or be a dick, just don't be a dick while pretending to be polite.
    or maybe you should fucking man up and learn to take some constructive criticism from someone who's sincerely telling you that they're not attacking you but no you gotta be a big baby and assume they're just being passive aggressive

    Yeah but... some people who use it are being passive aggressive

    It's often a pointless little insert (yes, that's what she said etc.) because anyone who talks to me about that shit should have some faith that I can recognise criticism from personal attacks

    ... and on the other hand, if you're a complete stranger, what the fuck are you doing commenting on my shirt anyway

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  • MysstMysst King Monkey of Hedonism IslandRegistered User regular
    edited May 2009
    man I don't even care if people take offense, why pretend?

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  • Run Run RunRun Run Run __BANNED USERS regular
    edited May 2009
    Edcrab wrote: »

    ... and on the other hand, if you're a complete stranger, what the fuck are you doing commenting on my shirt anyway

    Being nice and trying to help you avoiding looking like a fool in public?

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  • SaphSaph Registered User regular
    edited May 2009
    Us English people have to deal with "innit", "nuffink" and "sumfink", "war-er" and other similar language-destroying colloquialisms.

    They mean "isn't it", "nothing", "something" and "water", respectively.

    Saph on
  • EdcrabEdcrab Actually a hack Registered User regular
    edited May 2009
    Speaking of which Threerun, maybe you should stop posting

    It's for the best

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  • DruhimDruhim Registered User, ClubPA regular
    edited May 2009
    Edcrab wrote: »
    Druhim wrote: »
    Nimoy wrote: »
    Edcrab wrote: »

    It is basically like saying "I'm going to say something offensive/racist right now but don't judge me for it"


    No offence, but your mother looks like a giant anthropomorphic ass and she smells like one too

    Hey dude wait what, I said no offence, stop getting all offended jeez

    Well, it has it's uses. When you want to point something out to someone, which they might take up as an attack.

    "No offense, but that shirt is ugly as hell."

    There are more polite ways to criticize though. I can see it in a situation with friends, maybe, but if you're talking to a stranger or an acquaintance either be polite or be a dick, just don't be a dick while pretending to be polite.
    or maybe you should fucking man up and learn to take some constructive criticism from someone who's sincerely telling you that they're not attacking you but no you gotta be a big baby and assume they're just being passive aggressive

    Yeah but... some people who use it are being passive aggressive

    It's often a pointless little insert (yes, that's what she said etc.) because anyone who talks to me about that shit should have some faith that I can recognise criticism from personal attacks

    ... and on the other hand, if you're a complete stranger, what the fuck are you doing commenting on my shirt anyway
    You guys have it completely backwards. The only reason people feel a need to add "No offense," to a comment is precisely because there are so many people out there that get bent out of shape should anyone dare to offer their unsolicited opinion.
    "No offense, but you probably shouldn't be giving your two year old a shot of bourbon."
    "DON'T TELL ME HOW TO RAISE MY CHILD YOU PASSIVE AGGRESSIVE PIECE OF SHIT."

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  • NimoyNimoy Registered User regular
    edited May 2009
    It's not what people say but how they say it that bothers me. Something that doesn't translate too well into text based interactions. More often than not the people I see who use 'no offense' use it as some sort of social shield when they are offering criticism that isn't constructive.

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  • Run Run RunRun Run Run __BANNED USERS regular
    edited May 2009
    Edcrab wrote: »
    Speaking of which Threerun, maybe you should stop posting

    It's for the best

    I have said nothing offensively stupid today, tho.

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  • ButtersButters A glass of some milks Registered User regular
    edited May 2009
    Saph wrote: »
    Us English people have to deal with "innit", "nuffink" and "sumfink", "war-er" and other similar language-destroying colloquialisms.

    They mean "isn't it", "nothing", "something" and "water", respectively.

    And we know it goes way "furver" than just those few.

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  • KalTorakKalTorak One way or another, they all end up in the Undercity.Registered User regular
    edited May 2009
    "lickle"

    The word "little" has nothing resembling a K sound in it. Just cut it out. If you must, just do the lazy-man's T - "li' 'ul"

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