chaoskitty 0 #26 May 30, 2007 Quote Quote Ok defend this one: "Could someone show me the exit...." The ellipses you are choosing as examples would be incorrect even if used in the proper context. Blues, Dave I know, thats part of the game. BTW I love pulling the braniacs out of the bonfire. Not ONE mention of boobies yet! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2fat2fly 0 #27 May 30, 2007 Have you put on your funny looking "posting pants" again?I am not the man. But the man knows my name...and he's worried Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGUN 1,443 #28 May 30, 2007 QuoteOf course they do, but just ONE. They do not.Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livendive 8 #29 May 30, 2007 Quote Quote Quote Ok defend this one: "Could someone show me the exit...." The ellipses you are choosing as examples would be incorrect even if used in the proper context. Blues, Dave I know, thats part of the game. BTW I love pulling the braniacs out of the bonfire. Not ONE mention of boobies yet! I posted in the eggs thread while waiting for your reply. Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chaoskitty 0 #30 May 30, 2007 QuoteQuoteOf course they do, but just ONE. They do not. Ok, give me an example? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2fat2fly 0 #31 May 30, 2007 OK, I use the dot thingey to indicate that the thought is trailing off. It's kind of a sign that says insert obvious joke here. Probably incorrect, no defineitelyt incorrect but when stacked up against all of the other mistakes I make it's not a biggie. or maybe it is and i just have my grammatical head in the sand. Speaking of sand, how's the yard coming along? Photos?I am not the man. But the man knows my name...and he's worried Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thanatos340 1 #32 May 30, 2007 Quote Speaking of sand, how's the yard coming along? Photos? If this is all she can think of to complain about today... I know where she is storing the sand. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chaoskitty 0 #33 May 30, 2007 Yes, you're wrong! haha! The yard is a bunch of dirt. I'm begging for help this weekend. Everyone is going to the anniversary boogie at SDA though. Looks like I'm going to have to pick up a couple of mexicans off the street. And by that I mean do it all myself. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #34 May 30, 2007 I've looked at this entire thread and so far I haven't seen anyone correctly use an ellipsis; at least not to AP Stylebook standards. As for an ellipses, I've also not seen any ovals.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scoop 0 #35 May 30, 2007 I use ellipses to indicate a pause, often for comedy effect... ...ya bitch Thats a joke BTW. Don't hurt me Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chaoskitty 0 #36 May 30, 2007 Quote Quote Speaking of sand, how's the yard coming along? Photos? If this is all she can think of to complain about today... I know where she is storing the sand. I dont think the sand could get around all the cobwebs. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chaoskitty 0 #37 May 30, 2007 QuoteI've looked at this entire thread and so far I haven't seen anyone correctly use an ellipsis; at least not to AP Stylebook standards. As for an ellipses, I've also not seen any ovals. I know, thats my point. Everyone uses them incorrectly. But they're not all that common in correct grammar. And you're right, the plural is spelled with an I. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelel01 1 #38 May 30, 2007 Fine, I'll play. An ellipsis is supposed to have SPACES between the three periods. And when people DON'T put spaces, it drives me NUTS. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #39 May 30, 2007 Quote Fine, I'll play. An ellipsis is supposed to have SPACES between the three periods. And when people DON'T put spaces, it drives me NUTS. Yay! SOMEBODY knows! Now quick; how many at the end of a sentence?quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PLFXpert 0 #40 May 30, 2007 Quote I know... I was being sarcastic!-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Right! Then why didn't you use a comma instead of an ellipse? The poor comma has been replaced. Awww. Oh dear. Actually, he should have used a semicolon. A comma is just WRONG. Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shotgun 1 #41 May 30, 2007 Quote Quote I know... I was being sarcastic! Right! Then why didn't you use a comma instead of an ellipse? The poor comma has been replaced. Awww. A comma would not be correct in that sentence anyway; a semicolon would be correct. But... we're not in English class, and I personally think proper grammar often looks odd in a casual forum. (Yes, I am a big offender with the dots. I use them to demonstrate my rambling talking/thinking. ) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yardhippie 0 #42 May 30, 2007 Quote Fine, I'll play. An ellipsis is supposed to have SPACES between the three periods. And when people DON'T put spaces, it drives me NUTS. NUTS???????? Oh Krelly...Goddam dirty hippies piss me off! ~GFD "What do I get for closing your rig?" ~ me "Anything you want." ~ female skydiver Mohoso Rodriguez #865 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shotgun 1 #43 May 30, 2007 You beat me to it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2fat2fly 0 #44 May 30, 2007 QuoteI'm begging for help this weekend.. OK, do you have a plan of action?? I was planning on heading to the farm anyway and your place is a much shorter drive. Do I need to bring my pickup, tools, or anything..........I am not the man. But the man knows my name...and he's worried Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livendive 8 #45 May 30, 2007 Quote Quote Quote I know... I was being sarcastic! Right! Then why didn't you use a comma instead of an ellipse? The poor comma has been replaced. Awww. A comma would not be correct in that sentence anyway; a semicolon would be correct. Why would a semicolon be better than a period? (Half)Ass, the other vagina. Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightingale 0 #46 May 30, 2007 Quote Now quick; how many at the end of a sentence? Four. The ellipsis and a period indicating the end of a sentence? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yardhippie 0 #47 May 30, 2007 Quote Ass, the other vagina. Blues, Dave NASCAR must be on... Goddam dirty hippies piss me off! ~GFD "What do I get for closing your rig?" ~ me "Anything you want." ~ female skydiver Mohoso Rodriguez #865 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livendive 8 #48 May 30, 2007 Quote Quote Ass, the other vagina. Blues, Dave NASCAR must be on... I called my cable company and subscribed to the Speed channel. Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PLFXpert 0 #49 May 30, 2007 Quote at least not to AP Stylebook standards. FINALLY! Someone w/ style!!!But to be fair, this is a forum. It is not my next feature article. I often use ellipsis b/c I type as I'm thinking and use it as a pause in my train of thought. And then sometimes I actually use it correctly to indicate I would really like to say something here and almost did. Instead I shall use an ellipsis and make you wonder what evil thought I was thinking.Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PLFXpert 0 #50 May 30, 2007 Quote (Yes, I am a big offender with the dots. I use them to demonstrate my rambling talking/thinking. ) And now you beat me. Best two outta three?Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
