- prometheus25
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- Exalted Mythic Member
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!