NoMercy Posted August 24, 2013 Report Share Posted August 24, 2013 This is why everyone thinks you are a joke. Yeah. Re-read that again. I think you won the thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel Virginia Posted August 24, 2013 Report Share Posted August 24, 2013 (edited) There is a difference between getting all of your thoughts out, which should usually take about a paragraph or two, maybe even three; then there's writing essays that take up entire pages and expecting people to read them. Sorry, not gonna happen. You're absolutely right. That's the problem I have with books as well. I don't understand the point of so many words. It isn't like anyone is going to read all that. What's the point? ColonelDionysus Ooh. Sick. Burn. Edited August 24, 2013 by Rebel Virginia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broncoskid8 Posted August 24, 2013 Report Share Posted August 24, 2013 Broncoskid8 ColonelDionysus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ascended Dio Posted August 24, 2013 Report Share Posted August 24, 2013 ColonelDionysus Oh no I've just been owned on the internet! :( There is a difference between getting all of your thoughts out, which should usually take about a paragraph or two, maybe even three; then there's writing essays that take up entire pages and expecting people to read them. Sorry, not gonna happen. Sometimes people have thoughts that are too complex to be expressed in one or two paragraphs. I'm sure you never have that problem, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neo Uruk Posted August 24, 2013 Report Share Posted August 24, 2013 ColonelDionysusSick nasty iceburn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malik Shabazz Posted August 24, 2013 Report Share Posted August 24, 2013 You're absolutely right. That's the problem I have with books as well. I don't understand the point of so many words. It isn't like anyone is going to read all that. What's the point? Sometimes people have thoughts that are too complex to be expressed in one or two paragraphs. I'm sure you never have that problem, though. I am 100% sure that a book holds a lot more sentimental value than the opinions of some random person on the internet. Not that I don't respect his/her opinions, I simply do not have the time to read page long posts. I will respect your opinions more if you make your posts easy to read, instead of just rambling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel Virginia Posted August 24, 2013 Report Share Posted August 24, 2013 I am 100% sure that a book holds a lot more sentimental value than the opinions of some random person on the internet. Not that I don't respect his/her opinions, I simply do not have the time to read page long posts. I will respect your opinions more if you make your posts easy to read, instead of just rambling. If you do not read the entire argument, but only respond to parts you deem "important" (without accounting for context), you are not responding to what you think you are. In fact, you may as well attribute an entirely different argument to that person. If reading more than two paragraphs is too difficult for you, do yourself a favor and just don't post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiagoroth Posted August 25, 2013 Report Share Posted August 25, 2013 I am 100% sure that a book holds a lot more sentimental value than the opinions of some random person on the internet. Most books can be the opinion of random people that probably go on the internet. Just because you pay to see it doesn't mean your argument is valid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malik Shabazz Posted August 25, 2013 Report Share Posted August 25, 2013 Most books can be the opinion of random people that probably go on the internet. Just because you pay to see it doesn't mean your argument is valid. Yes it does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Buscemi Posted August 25, 2013 Report Share Posted August 25, 2013 Steve Buscemi Wow, the butthurt really does run strong with you. No need to be mad, I just called you out because you made one of the most hypocritical posts I've ever seen. I honestly had no idea who you were until I read some of your posts and wondered how you got to be leading....well.....anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiagoroth Posted August 25, 2013 Report Share Posted August 25, 2013 Wow, the butthurt really does run strong with you. No need to be mad, I just called you out because you made one of the most hypocritical posts I've ever seen. I honestly had no idea who you were until I read some of your posts and wondered how you got to be leading....well.....anything. I suppose you are one of the leading experts in hypocrisy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel Virginia Posted August 25, 2013 Report Share Posted August 25, 2013 Yes it does. I have read books that two to three chapters in I have deemed complete rubbish and not worth my time. I have also read books that were so filled with worthwhile knowing that I read two, three times or more. The point is, I wouldn't have been able to come to those conclusions unless I had read the books. You never read. You see anything longer than two paragraphs and run away in fear. Are you sure you're fully literate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magicninja Posted August 25, 2013 Report Share Posted August 25, 2013 Huh.... I must be slipping. I'll work up something decent for the few weeks before the next war on through it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malik Shabazz Posted August 25, 2013 Report Share Posted August 25, 2013 I have read books that two to three chapters in I have deemed complete rubbish and not worth my time. I have also read books that were so filled with worthwhile knowing that I read two, three times or more. The point is, I wouldn't have been able to come to those conclusions unless I had read the books. You never read. You see anything longer than two paragraphs and run away in fear. Are you sure you're fully literate? Exactly, if you cannot get my attention in the first two paragraphs; a proper response isn't even necessary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel Virginia Posted August 25, 2013 Report Share Posted August 25, 2013 Exactly, if you cannot get my attention in the first two paragraphs; a proper response isn't even necessary. No, that's not at all what I am saying. What I am trying to get through your thick head is that if you cannot bother to make a proper response then don't bothering making one at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayvon Posted August 25, 2013 Report Share Posted August 25, 2013 Exactly, if you cannot get my attention in the first two paragraphs; a proper response isn't even necessary. Maybe you're playing the wrong game if you have an issue with 'words' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gingervites Posted August 25, 2013 Report Share Posted August 25, 2013 Iamthey. When I try to recall previous posts by him his avatar seems to dominate my memories of his posts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel Virginia Posted August 25, 2013 Report Share Posted August 25, 2013 (edited) That guy who invented zeal was really bad. I believe that would be Liz Gerrad of CSN. Edited August 25, 2013 by Rebel Virginia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Ilyani Posted August 25, 2013 Report Share Posted August 25, 2013 Exactly, if you cannot get my attention in the first two paragraphs; a proper response isn't even necessary. Right, but I think the issue here is that, despite the unnecessary nature of the response, you're still making one. Either reading the whole post to respond in it's proper context, or not responding at all is probably the right way to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel Virginia Posted August 25, 2013 Report Share Posted August 25, 2013 (edited) Right, but I think the issue here is that, despite the unnecessary nature of the response, you're still making one. Either reading the whole post to respond in it's proper context, or not responding at all is probably the right way to go. I didn't bother reading this tiresome wall of text, but might I humbly suggest that in the future you try to make your posting a little bit more succinct if you wish to illicit a well-thought response? You're welcome. Edited August 25, 2013 by Rebel Virginia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neo Uruk Posted August 25, 2013 Report Share Posted August 25, 2013 I believe that would be Liz Gerrad of CSN.Nah, not this one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiagoroth Posted August 25, 2013 Report Share Posted August 25, 2013 I didn't bother reading this tiresome wall of text, but might I humbly suggest that in the future you try to make your posting a little bit more succinct if you wish to illicit a well-thought response? You're welcome. So is that worthy of a tl;dr - not worth a reply? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hereno Posted August 25, 2013 Report Share Posted August 25, 2013 Sometimes it is not possible to do this, especially in regards to politics. This often involves complex ideas which cannot always be expressed in convenient little bits. Sometimes, if certain "unimportant" pieces are left out, doing so can change the entire idea that is being expressed. If you are not able to understand this simple fact, then perhaps you may not be as smart as you think. So go ahead and read a bit more. It won't hurt. No one cares. I just agreed with an RV post that mentions politics. What is the world coming to? I suppose you are one of the leading experts in hypocrisy. Objectively speaking, Steve Buscemi is one of the best posters in NG and definitely in the upper rankings of the OWF in general. I don't know you, but yeah. Being someone's IC enemy hardly makes them a bad poster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel Virginia Posted August 25, 2013 Report Share Posted August 25, 2013 (edited) So is that worthy of a tl;dr - not worth a reply? tl;dr - I'm barely literate. Edited August 25, 2013 by Rebel Virginia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malik Shabazz Posted August 26, 2013 Report Share Posted August 26, 2013 No, that's not at all what I am saying. What I am trying to get through your thick head is that if you cannot bother to make a proper response then don't bothering making one at all. I understand what you're saying. For me, I reply anyway out of respect for the other person and because I love debating others; it helps me to see things from others' perspectives. I skim through it to pick up on what I feel I need to respond to and make a reply. In most posts like this, half of it is irrelevant rubbish and the other half is information that is important to the debate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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