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Subject: Why do you think no one posts like this on Bnet?

DMH | TMA | Blueprint

Can't be too careful with your company. I can feel the devil walking next to me.

@[Username]

Argument/Counter-Argument seems to work better.

You can already see my name in my title bar.

  • 01.17.2012 4:02 PM PDT
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Posted by: DEATHPIMP72
Anyone but Foman. He smells like cheese.


Posted by: elmicker
Posted by: Recon Number 54
The "open letter" format is usually used to show disdain and to appear to be talking down to your target.
Hardly. It's just the forums the likes of us frequent are far more relaxed and informal, so when someone does take such a formal tone it is clearly intended to be derogatory.
Dear elmicker,

I don't think so, dirtbag.

Sincerely,

x Foman123 x

  • 01.17.2012 4:04 PM PDT

This isn't a support chat on a TV website.

  • 01.17.2012 4:05 PM PDT

Oh hey there

Posted by: petarded2
It's a metaphor for the 07s' lack of identity. too old to be newfa­g, yet too new to be oldfa­g, we wander b.net in search of a home, forever trying to be something we are not.

I have a feeling this is about to become "a thing"...

  • 01.17.2012 4:09 PM PDT
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I <3 you too Bungie


Posted by: Top_Gun_2021
Hello [username],


content...................................................... ............................................................. ............................................................. ............................................................. ............................................................. .............................................

Best regards/you are welcome/best of luck/etc

[your username]


I see people post replies like this on several other forums in threads that would not be classified as a "help thread". Why not here?

I have seen it done the most here. (Note: I am not saying that every reply is like my example I am just noticing the frequent occurrence of this posting style by some members.)
Probably the same reason why Bungie doesn't wear pants.

  • 01.17.2012 4:11 PM PDT

Old school Bungie, born and raised,
In the Septagon is where I spend most of my days.
Relaxin', maxin', posting all cool,
Talking about Halo, life and some school.
Got in one little argument, and the mods got scared,
they said "You're gonna get banned and your member title'll be bare!"

For the same reason no one uses this format:


[Name]
[Date]
[Forum]
..............Title of the Post: An Example of an Unused Post Format

....Posting in its current form is done very lazily. People refuse to use proper MLA format, refusing to use citation, works cited, and proper acknowledgements. I propose that this be reformed, so that a higher state of posting culture can be obtained.

....MLA format is not a very complicated thing to do. The rules can be found in many sources, including online ones [1]. The rules are not even that hard to follow. It encourages proper grammar and punctuation, as well as provides a catalyst for well thought out explanations, harder-to-argue points, and links to sources convenient for the end-user [2]. With these tools in hand, a poster can reach more users and convince them of his or her thoughts more quickly and concisely.

....It has long since been determined that short hand conversation, both in texts and internet communique, are damaging the communication ability of today's younger generations. Larry D. Rosen et. al., authors of the article "The Relationship Between "Textisms" and Formal and Informal Writing Amoung Young Adults", state that "Educators and the media have decried the use of these shortcuts,suggesting that they are causing youth to lose the ability to write acceptable English prose." [3] This is not an acceptable outcome for future generations. We should curtail this behavior immediately, and enforce correct and proper spelling, grammar, and, most important, format in posts.

....In conclusion, I propose that proper MLA formatting should be encouraged, nay - required, in all forum posts. The decline of the state of English prose will not be something that corrects itself, and must be forcibly remedied.


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Works Cited:
1. "The Importance of Citation. web.grinnel.edu 1/17/2012
2. Purdue Online Writing Lab. owl.english.purdue.edu 1/17/2010
3. Hunter, Judy "The Relationship Between "Textisms" and Formal and Informal Writing Amoung Young Adults." Sage Publications. May 12, 2010


That just seems purely elegant!

  • 01.17.2012 4:34 PM PDT

Old school Bungie, born and raised,
In the Septagon is where I spend most of my days.
Relaxin', maxin', posting all cool,
Talking about Halo, life and some school.
Got in one little argument, and the mods got scared,
they said "You're gonna get banned and your member title'll be bare!"

Oh gosh, people are already taking the letter format outside this thread...

I got a PM warning about writing posts in the form of a poem. Is that precedent enough from curtailing this open letter format from getting "popular."

  • 01.17.2012 5:40 PM PDT

Gamers Anon

Achronos: And what's this about a "design team" I've been hearing? Apparently stosh is so awesome he's now considered a "team".

I don't know why more people don't post like Anton P Nym.

Example

--Muzza's wondering why no-one posts like this.

  • 01.17.2012 6:18 PM PDT
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:)

You've started something in the Flood OP! You should be ashamed... ha!

  • 01.17.2012 6:21 PM PDT

Hello Top_Gun_2021,

I fear you may have awoken a powerful beast that can't be stopped.

Your fellow concerned community member,

ECOH Cam

  • 01.17.2012 6:30 PM PDT

I don't always ban people but when I do I laugh uncontrollably...that's if I was a Forum Ninja.

Truth is a matter of perception.

The Button

What have you done?!

I don't understand why people sign their posts. Everyone knows you posted it, your username is at the top.

  • 01.17.2012 6:40 PM PDT

Key


Posted by: QuirkyNate
What have you done?!

I don't understand why people sign their posts. Everyone knows you posted it, your username is at the top.
It's not the signing. It's the format. Which happens to include signing.

  • 01.17.2012 6:44 PM PDT

HFCS verb \hiff-cix\
1 a: The act of using the Unleash Ninjas button, and performing a moderation act.

Hi Top_Gun_2021!

I was just passing through the forums, and I saw this thread. I can't help to notice that not many people like this idea. And neither do I, actually.

Dutifully yours,

MightyMarcher01

p.s. I hope you found this post to be very informative.

  • 01.17.2012 6:45 PM PDT

Why do people in ship mutinies always ask for "better treatment"? I'd ask for a pinball machine, because with all that rocking back and forth, you'd get a lot of free games.

Maybe in order to understand mankind, we have to look at the word itself: "Mankind". Basically, it's made up of two separate words - "mank" and "ind". What do these words mean? It's a mystery, and that's why so is mankind.


Posted by: jross1993
You've started something in the Flood OP! You should be ashamed... ha!


Dear jross1993,

Links please.

Top_Gun

  • 01.17.2012 6:54 PM PDT


Posted by: Top_Gun_2021

Posted by: jross1993
You've started something in the Flood OP! You should be ashamed... ha!


Dear jross1993,

Links please.

Top_Gun
Dear Top_Gun_2021,

Here is the link you requested.

Yours truly,
ECOH Cam

  • 01.17.2012 6:59 PM PDT
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Posted by: chotato
smart, interesting, seems out of place.


Official fan of Assassin's Creed, Call of Duty, (Problem with that?) Halo, and Bungie, also a total gaming junkie.

Because its as retarded as sigs?

  • 01.17.2012 7:00 PM PDT
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Posted by: chotato
smart, interesting, seems out of place.


Official fan of Assassin's Creed, Call of Duty, (Problem with that?) Halo, and Bungie, also a total gaming junkie.

Posted by: x Foman123 x

Posted by: elmicker
Posted by: Recon Number 54
The "open letter" format is usually used to show disdain and to appear to be talking down to your target.
Hardly. It's just the forums the likes of us frequent are far more relaxed and informal, so when someone does take such a formal tone it is clearly intended to be derogatory.
Dear elmicker,

I don't think so, dirtbag.

Sincerely,

x Foman123 x


I lol'ed.

  • 01.17.2012 7:00 PM PDT
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I understand nothing because my life is a conspiracy.


Posted by: DeeJ
Posted by: Top_Gun_2021
I see people post replies like this on several other forums.


Dear Top_Gun_2021,

Exactly where have you seen this? Give us an example. Other gamer forums?

I have been from one side of the Internet to the other. I have seen a lot of strange things, but I ain't never seen anyone use business letter format to post on a discussion forum. We are lucky if they even use punctuation, capital letters, or complete words.

It would be nice. I share your dream. However, I think we are wishing for the wrong pony in the wrong rodeo.

Skeptically yours,

DeeJ BNG
Assistant to the Community Manager
Bungie

p.s. Curse you and your quick draw, Hylebos.


Let me know when you get to Assistant Community Manager. Also tell Michael-I mean Urk I said hi.

  • 01.17.2012 7:12 PM PDT

I wear the cheese, it does not wear me.

This account is now retired due to WLID changing. Webteam needs to fix that, seriously >.>

Dear everyone,

You suck.

Insincerely, Jess

  • 01.18.2012 2:04 AM PDT
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Why are you reading my signature? Who actually opens these things and reads them!

And as always, SEND ME A PM. Please. Or really bad things will happen to you.

Dear Everyone,

I understand that I am late to this party and the joke has already become "stale", but I am going to perpetuate it anyways.

Love,
Cranium

P.S. This won't last long, extravagant posting that clutters the forums is generally discouraged as spam. :(

[Edited on 01.18.2012 5:05 AM PST]

  • 01.18.2012 5:02 AM PDT

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Posted by: HipiO7
This man, this man right here put it so eloquently that I actually cancelled my own 2000+ word long post.
/slow clap for respect


:)
The person who said participating is important, not winning, obviously never won anything.

Because people dont truly mean all that.

  • 01.18.2012 6:09 AM PDT
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Posted by: chotato
smart, interesting, seems out of place.


Official fan of Assassin's Creed, Call of Duty, (Problem with that?) Halo, and Bungie, also a total gaming junkie.

Posted by: HipiO7
Because people dont truly mean all that.


Yes, when people post like that, they really mean "Stupid retard, screw you."

  • 01.18.2012 6:26 AM PDT

"No, Hoobla. No."
~DeeJ

Most people do not get on B.net everyday either, but Im not going to change!

  • 01.18.2012 8:27 AM PDT

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