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    TavTav Irish Minister for DefenceRegistered User regular
    edited April 2013
    but the because always seem to make things seem less like a question

    Can I have a drink because I would really like one?

    sounds like I am questioning how much I would like the drink

    Tav on
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    Captain CarrotCaptain Carrot Alexandria, VARegistered User regular
    hmmm

    should Shepard get a promotion sometime during a tabletop version of the ME campaign that never has her alienated from the Alliance?

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    spool32spool32 Contrary Library Registered User regular
    Tav wrote: »
    but the because always seem to make things seem less like a question

    Can I have a drink because I would really like one?

    sounds like I am questioning how much I would like the drink

    I suggest two sentences.

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    ShivahnShivahn Unaware of her barrel shifter privilege Western coastal temptressRegistered User, Moderator mod
    Tav wrote: »
    but the because always seem to make things seem less like a question

    Can I have a drink because I would really like one?

    sounds like I am questioning how much I would like the drink

    Can I have a drink because I would really like one.

    That feels really weird. I picture a robot with a monotone voice saying it.

    > CAN I HAVE A DRINK BECAUSE I WOULD REALLY LIKE ONE?

    No actually the robot still uses a question mark.

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    ChanusChanus Harbinger of the Spicy Rooster Apocalypse The Flames of a Thousand Collapsed StarsRegistered User regular
    Tav wrote: »
    but the because always seem to make things seem less like a question

    Can I have a drink because I would really like one?

    sounds like I am questioning how much I would like the drink

    It's an odd construction of spoken English.

    What you're saying is:

    Can I have a drink? I would really like one.

    Spoken slang begins the second sentence with "because", even though that's not "proper".

    Allegedly a voice of reason.
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    ShivahnShivahn Unaware of her barrel shifter privilege Western coastal temptressRegistered User, Moderator mod
    spool32 wrote: »
    Tav wrote: »
    but the because always seem to make things seem less like a question

    Can I have a drink because I would really like one?

    sounds like I am questioning how much I would like the drink

    I suggest two sentences.

    Psh, perfect place for a colon.

    Except that that would weirden it up more.

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    Clown ShoesClown Shoes Give me hay or give me death. Registered User regular
    BeNarwhal wrote: »
    Holy shit there's brie

    It is going in my face

    That's what I'm eating today

    Are there any other mouldy foods that you enjoy consuming?

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    TavTav Irish Minister for DefenceRegistered User regular
    I'm actually asking a lecturer if I can meet with him because reasons

    i thought that would be a good translation of that idea

    apparently not

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    thatassemblyguythatassemblyguy Janitor of Technical Debt .Registered User regular
    Shivahn wrote: »
    Tav wrote: »
    but the because always seem to make things seem less like a question

    Can I have a drink because I would really like one?

    sounds like I am questioning how much I would like the drink

    Can I have a drink because I would really like one.

    That feels really weird. I picture a robot with a monotone voice saying it.

    > CAN I HAVE A DRINK BECAUSE I WOULD REALLY LIKE ONE?

    No actually the robot still uses a question mark.

    For robots it's more like, "BRING ME A DRINK FLESH-BAG BEFORE I INCINERATE YOU AND HAUL UP THE NEXT FLESH-BAG FROM THE PILE."

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    Clown ShoesClown Shoes Give me hay or give me death. Registered User regular
    edited April 2013
    Tav wrote: »
    I am never clear about this

    if I have a sentence that is like "Can I do X because Y"

    would that end in a full stop or a question mark?

    It sounds like a question... so... question mark.

    FTFY?

    Clown Shoes on
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    ShivahnShivahn Unaware of her barrel shifter privilege Western coastal temptressRegistered User, Moderator mod
    Shivahn wrote: »
    Tav wrote: »
    but the because always seem to make things seem less like a question

    Can I have a drink because I would really like one?

    sounds like I am questioning how much I would like the drink

    Can I have a drink because I would really like one.

    That feels really weird. I picture a robot with a monotone voice saying it.

    > CAN I HAVE A DRINK BECAUSE I WOULD REALLY LIKE ONE?

    No actually the robot still uses a question mark.

    For robots it's more like, "BRING ME A DRINK FLESH-BAG BEFORE I INCINERATE YOU AND HAUL UP THE NEXT FLESH-BAG FROM THE PILE."

    That's silly.

    My perfect steel body has no need for drinks.

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    thatassemblyguythatassemblyguy Janitor of Technical Debt .Registered User regular
    BeNarwhal wrote: »
    Holy shit there's brie

    It is going in my face

    That's what I'm eating today

    Are there any other mouldy foods that you enjoy consuming?

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZA1DuB8NIE

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    spool32spool32 Contrary Library Registered User regular
    Chanus wrote: »
    Tav wrote: »
    but the because always seem to make things seem less like a question

    Can I have a drink because I would really like one?

    sounds like I am questioning how much I would like the drink

    It's an odd construction of spoken English.

    What you're saying is:

    Can I have a drink? I would really like one.

    Spoken slang begins the second sentence with "because", even though that's not "proper".

    Not just slang... It's very passive as a construction.

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    ChanusChanus Harbinger of the Spicy Rooster Apocalypse The Flames of a Thousand Collapsed StarsRegistered User regular
    Tav wrote: »
    I'm actually asking a lecturer if I can meet with him because reasons

    i thought that would be a good translation of that idea

    apparently not

    Just don't use "Because" and make it two sentences.

    Allegedly a voice of reason.
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    matt has a problemmatt has a problem Points to 'off' Points to 'on'Registered User regular
    Shivahn wrote: »
    Tav wrote: »
    but the because always seem to make things seem less like a question

    Can I have a drink because I would really like one?

    sounds like I am questioning how much I would like the drink

    Can I have a drink because I would really like one.

    That feels really weird. I picture a robot with a monotone voice saying it.

    > CAN I HAVE A DRINK BECAUSE I WOULD REALLY LIKE ONE?

    No actually the robot still uses a question mark.

    For robots it's more like, "BRING ME A DRINK FLESH-BAG BEFORE I INCINERATE YOU AND HAUL UP THE NEXT FLESH-BAG FROM THE PILE."

    For robots it's really more like "I DO NOT REQUIRE LIQUID NUTRITION I AM A ROBOT."

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    thatassemblyguythatassemblyguy Janitor of Technical Debt .Registered User regular
    Lubrication might still be required, however. :winky:

    Oh, I'm going to get a lot of mileage out of ":winky:" tonight.

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    CindersCinders Whose sails were black when it was windy Registered User regular
    Who wants some mind-altering executables?

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    TavTav Irish Minister for DefenceRegistered User regular
    ENGLISCH IST NICHT KRIEG

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    ShivahnShivahn Unaware of her barrel shifter privilege Western coastal temptressRegistered User, Moderator mod
    Cinders wrote: »
    Who wants some mind-altering executables?

    Isn't that counterindicated by my permission settings?

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    thatassemblyguythatassemblyguy Janitor of Technical Debt .Registered User regular
    Chanus wrote: »
    Tav wrote: »
    I'm actually asking a lecturer if I can meet with him because reasons

    i thought that would be a good translation of that idea

    apparently not

    Just don't use "Because" and make it two sentences because two sentences will be less confusing.

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    ShivahnShivahn Unaware of her barrel shifter privilege Western coastal temptressRegistered User, Moderator mod
    Lubrication might still be required, however. :winky:

    Oh, I'm going to get a lot of mileage out of ":winky:" tonight.

    Lubrication is always required when I'm around.

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    thatassemblyguythatassemblyguy Janitor of Technical Debt .Registered User regular
    Shivahn wrote: »
    Lubrication might still be required, however. :winky:

    Oh, I'm going to get a lot of mileage out of ":winky:" tonight.

    Lubrication is always required when I'm around.

    *cough*

    :winky:

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    ShivahnShivahn Unaware of her barrel shifter privilege Western coastal temptressRegistered User, Moderator mod
    Shivahn wrote: »
    Lubrication might still be required, however. :winky:

    Oh, I'm going to get a lot of mileage out of ":winky:" tonight.

    Lubrication is always required when I'm around.

    *cough*

    :winky:

    I'm just saying.

    My avatar isn't a horse for nothing.

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    Ravenhpltc24Ravenhpltc24 So Raven Registered User regular
    I wanna go outtttt BUT I DON'T HAVE ANY FRIENDS.

    Well I do but they're busy doing things I am not included in.

    Which is basically like having no friends.

    (V) ( ;,,; ) (V)
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    spool32spool32 Contrary Library Registered User regular
    Shivahn wrote: »
    Shivahn wrote: »
    Lubrication might still be required, however. :winky:

    Oh, I'm going to get a lot of mileage out of ":winky:" tonight.

    Lubrication is always required when I'm around.

    *cough*

    :winky:

    I'm just saying.

    My avatar isn't a horse for nothing.

    Your hooves crack easily?

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    thatassemblyguythatassemblyguy Janitor of Technical Debt .Registered User regular
    Shivahn wrote: »
    Shivahn wrote: »
    Lubrication might still be required, however. :winky:

    Oh, I'm going to get a lot of mileage out of ":winky:" tonight.

    Lubrication is always required when I'm around.

    *cough*

    :winky:

    I'm just saying.

    My avatar isn't a horse for nothing.

    Super jelly. Not only will you have a great pair of bewbs, but you're going to be a better endowed woman than I am a man. lol

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    Solomaxwell6Solomaxwell6 Registered User regular
    I wanna go outtttt BUT I DON'T HAVE ANY FRIENDS.

    Well I do but they're busy doing things I am not included in.

    Which is basically like having no friends.

    I think chat should all get our tablets and smart phones and stuff and have a skype conference, then we each go to a local bar and have a big chat party.

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    thatassemblyguythatassemblyguy Janitor of Technical Debt .Registered User regular
    I wanna go outtttt BUT I DON'T HAVE ANY FRIENDS.

    Well I do but they're busy doing things I am not included in.

    Which is basically like having no friends.

    Text or call one of them, and be like, "Hey what's going on tonight? Mind if I join?"

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    simonwolfsimonwolf i can feel a difference today, a differenceRegistered User regular
    Shivahn wrote: »
    Shivahn wrote: »
    Lubrication might still be required, however. :winky:

    Oh, I'm going to get a lot of mileage out of ":winky:" tonight.

    Lubrication is always required when I'm around.

    *cough*

    :winky:

    I'm just saying.

    My avatar isn't a horse for nothing.

    You can't vomit?

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    VanguardVanguard But now the dream is over. And the insect is awake.Registered User, __BANNED USERS regular
    RunningBurning Wheel right now

    For the night is dark

    And full of big areolas

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    SammyFSammyF Registered User regular
    hmmm

    should Shepard get a promotion sometime during a tabletop version of the ME campaign that never has her alienated from the Alliance?

    Because of the Alliance military's up-or-out policy per the Commissioned Officer's Career Development Act of 2369, I believe Shepherd would have to be promoted or find a second career selling cars.

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    ElendilElendil Registered User regular
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    TavTav Irish Minister for DefenceRegistered User regular
    XrNae0I.jpg

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    ShivahnShivahn Unaware of her barrel shifter privilege Western coastal temptressRegistered User, Moderator mod
    spool32 wrote: »
    Shivahn wrote: »
    Shivahn wrote: »
    Lubrication might still be required, however. :winky:

    Oh, I'm going to get a lot of mileage out of ":winky:" tonight.

    Lubrication is always required when I'm around.

    *cough*

    :winky:

    I'm just saying.

    My avatar isn't a horse for nothing.

    Your hooves crack easily?

    No, because as I get older my mom looks at things that could be glued together and then eyes me covertly.

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    ShivahnShivahn Unaware of her barrel shifter privilege Western coastal temptressRegistered User, Moderator mod
    Shivahn wrote: »
    Shivahn wrote: »
    Lubrication might still be required, however. :winky:

    Oh, I'm going to get a lot of mileage out of ":winky:" tonight.

    Lubrication is always required when I'm around.

    *cough*

    :winky:

    I'm just saying.

    My avatar isn't a horse for nothing.

    Super jelly. Not only will you have a great pair of bewbs, but you're going to be a better endowed woman than I am a man. lol

    I actually know a couple of trans women with super huge wangs.

    It's kind of hilarious and ironic, in a sad way.

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    ShivahnShivahn Unaware of her barrel shifter privilege Western coastal temptressRegistered User, Moderator mod
    I wanna go outtttt BUT I DON'T HAVE ANY FRIENDS.

    Well I do but they're busy doing things I am not included in.

    Which is basically like having no friends.

    I think chat should all get our tablets and smart phones and stuff and have a skype conference, then we each go to a local bar and have a big chat party.

    This would honestly be a lot of fun, if kind of weird.

    But (well, one I'm a wee bit more comfortable) I'd totally do a chat Skype/Netflix marathon or movie or something.

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    CindersCinders Whose sails were black when it was windy Registered User regular
    Hmm, need to write a paper.

    Want to take a nap.

    What to do?

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    thatassemblyguythatassemblyguy Janitor of Technical Debt .Registered User regular
    Cinders wrote: »
    Hmm, need to write a paper.

    Want to take a nap.

    What to do?

    Act constipated by screaming for 20 minutes. Then write paper.

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    ShivahnShivahn Unaware of her barrel shifter privilege Western coastal temptressRegistered User, Moderator mod
    Cinders wrote: »
    Hmm, need to write a paper.

    Want to take a nap.

    What to do?

    Write a paper!

    Or try to.

    If it's not working then nap?

    That's what I'd do I'd try to do.

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    thatassemblyguythatassemblyguy Janitor of Technical Debt .Registered User regular
    Shivahn wrote: »
    Shivahn wrote: »
    Shivahn wrote: »
    Lubrication might still be required, however. :winky:

    Oh, I'm going to get a lot of mileage out of ":winky:" tonight.

    Lubrication is always required when I'm around.

    *cough*

    :winky:

    I'm just saying.

    My avatar isn't a horse for nothing.

    Super jelly. Not only will you have a great pair of bewbs, but you're going to be a better endowed woman than I am a man. lol

    I actually know a couple of trans women with super huge wangs.

    It's kind of hilarious and ironic, in a sad way.

    It's not sad at all. It's awesome. They have it all. P. Awesome.

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