Casual chatting thread

[Robinisback]

I wish we had more ongoing gags, cuz the way things are going, everything is getting outdated so fast...

We haven't had a good arc since the "MD vs. Bots", we had some good shitposting back then, but now it's all kinda seems passive.

 

[MinecraftStoryModeLover]

We haven't had a good arc since the MD vs. Bots, we had some good shitposting back then, but now it's all kinda seems passive.

grrr...
lazy!


maybe just make a new arc yourself!

 

[Angry_Panda]

Possible written syntax diatribe incoming once I get up to my computer in four hours or so.

Writing should be clear and concise - I would refer anyone interested in the particulars of how to achieve that to Strunk & White's 'The Elements of Style'. I would also encourage reading Orwell's various essays on writing, including the appendices to '1984', for what I consider to be a measured approach to practical writing, particularly of the informative variety.

For ease of practical use, longer lists (like the shopping list given above) should be itemized by line, so items can be checked off:

Spoiler: My shopping list

Milk
Eggs
Flour
Sugar
Chocolate chips
Grape-nuts
Oranges
Hamburger Buns
Ground Beef
Cheese (Cheddar or Swiss)
Mustard
Dill pickles
Potato chips
Sweet tea
Necco wafers
Toilet paper
Shampoo
Laundry Detergent

Longer sentences are fine, and in some legal or technical writing may even be required, but for many other types of writing the attempt to string together more than a couple of clauses tends to obfuscate rather than illuminate. Best to keep them short and allow the train of thought to proceed in a more linear manner. Paragraphs, too, can be kept short in more casual writing.

Punctuation like colons, semicolons, various hyphens and dashes and slashes and strokes, and parentheses and brackets all have their uses, but tend to interrupt the flow of the language. Again, these are better left to the informative, and particularly technical or legal, end of things. In many cases a sentence break is a better option in casual writing.

On a related note: at smaller sizes, a sans-serif typeface will generally tend to be more legible than a serif typeface. There are of course serif options designed for smaller sizes, but on the internet there is always the possibility that the end-user's computer will make some kind of substitution, so best practice is to stick with a sans-serif option unless there's a compelling reason to do otherwise.

 

[Robinisback]

grrr...
lazy!


maybe just make a new arc yourself!

Can't make arcs alone since it's more like a group project with bros. I can create some incidents for the harbinger of an arc though.

Got some good shitposts on my mind, they're coming soon. Stick around, new guy, maybe you'll be seeing some great arcs soon.

 

[jecroisenlasuperioritedubel]

Aren't they called sharingans or something? These new japanese cartoons, I swear

I am unable to respond to this due to a lack of First-hand knowledge.

 

[jecroisenlasuperioritedubel]

Δεν μιλάω όπως μίλησες εσύ.
Not even close.

You are not mistaken - Mine interlocutoi , It - truly - is a Monumentally hard task to imitate the voice of Another person.

 

[MinecraftStoryModeLover]

Writing should be clear and concise - I would refer anyone interested in the particulars of how to achieve that to Strunk & White's 'The Elements of Style'. I would also encourage reading Orwell's various essays on writing, including the appendices to '1984', for what I consider to be a measured approach to practical writing, particularly of the informative variety.

For ease of practical use, longer lists (like the shopping list given above) should be itemized by line, so items can be checked off:

Spoiler: My shopping list

Milk
Eggs
Flour
Sugar
Chocolate chips
Grape-nuts
Oranges
Hamburger Buns
Ground Beef
Cheese (Cheddar or Swiss)
Mustard
Dill pickles
Potato chips
Sweet tea
Necco wafers
Toilet paper
Shampoo
Laundry Detergent

Longer sentences are fine, and in some legal or technical writing may even be required, but for many other types of writing the attempt to string together more than a couple of clauses tends to obfuscate rather than illuminate. Best to keep them short and allow the train of thought to proceed in a more linear manner. Paragraphs, too, can be kept short in more casual writing.

Punctuation like colons, semicolons, various hyphens and dashes and slashes and strokes, and brackets all have their uses, but tend to interrupt the flow of the language. Again, these are better left to the informative, and particularly technical or legal, end of things.

On a related note: at smaller sizes, a sans-serif typeface will generally tend to be more legible than a serif typeface. There are of course serif options designed for smaller sizes, but on the internet there is always the possibility that the end-user's computer will make some kind of substitution, so best practice is to stick with a sans-serif option unless there's a compelling reason to do otherwise.

Thank you for saying this so clearly yet so concisely. You have summarized my entire position on that conversation. I'm glad you made reference to Orwell's writings as preface to 1984.

In terms of fonts, while always using sans-serif can be an easy solution, using a serif font as a title or as a way to bring attention to specific parts is an effective if subtle tool that I recommend to everyone.

I would say that colon and semi-colon, as well as parenthetical statements, can be included in normal speech without much issue of understanding.

Hyphenation is straight-up awesome, yo! I don't think you should gatekeep that to be only in formal speech.

Overall, thanks.

 

[WanderingWanderer]

I also got some good shitposts. I hope I can release it . Just finished writing all of your 3 fates.
I'll add a beach episode as a little bonus for the delay

 

[robertelch]

Writing should be clear and concise - I would refer anyone interested in the particulars of how to achieve that to Strunk & White's 'The Elements of Style'. I would also encourage reading Orwell's various essays on writing, including the appendices to '1984', for what I consider to be a measured approach to practical writing, particularly of the informative variety.

For ease of practical use, longer lists (like the shopping list given above) should be itemized by line, so items can be checked off:

Spoiler: My shopping list

Milk
Eggs
Flour
Sugar
Chocolate chips
Grape-nuts
Oranges
Hamburger Buns
Ground Beef
Cheese (Cheddar or Swiss)
Mustard
Dill pickles
Potato chips
Sweet tea
Necco wafers
Toilet paper
Shampoo
Laundry Detergent

Longer sentences are fine, and in some legal or technical writing may even be required, but for many other types of writing the attempt to string together more than a couple of clauses tends to obfuscate rather than illuminate. Best to keep them short and allow the train of thought to proceed in a more linear manner. Paragraphs, too, can be kept short in more casual writing.

Punctuation like colons, semicolons, various hyphens and dashes and slashes and strokes, and parentheses and brackets all have their uses, but tend to interrupt the flow of the language. Again, these are better left to the informative, and particularly technical or legal, end of things. In many cases a sentence break is a better option in casual writing.

On a related note: at smaller sizes, a sans-serif typeface will generally tend to be more legible than a serif typeface. There are of course serif options designed for smaller sizes, but on the internet there is always the possibility that the end-user's computer will make some kind of substitution, so best practice is to stick with a sans-serif option unless there's a compelling reason to do otherwise.

I'm not reading allat but happy for you... Or my condolences. Whichever fits

 

[Angry_Panda]

I would say that colon and semi-colon, as well as parenthetical statements, can be included in normal speech without much issue of understanding.

Hyphenation is straight-up awesome, yo! I don't think you should gatekeep that to be only in formal speech.

I don't have a problem using either - I do it quite a bit in my emails for work (which probably causes my co-workers a certain degree of consternation) - but in a more relaxed setting it can be a bit jarring; it breaks up the flow in a manner which tends to cause a certain degree of dis-ease, IMHO.

 

[MinecraftStoryModeLover]

I also got some good shitposts. I hope I can release it in the 25th. Just finished writing all of your 3 fates.

I hope I get a happy ending!

I'll draw whatever it ends up being

 

[robertelch]

I don't have a problem using either - I do it quite a bit in my emails for work (which probably causes my co-workers a certain degree of consternation) - but in a more relaxed setting it can be a bit jarring; it breaks up the flow in a manner which tends to cause a certain degree of disease, IMHO.

Pardon me, you used a hyphen when it should have been an en-dash

 

[MinecraftStoryModeLover]

I don't have a problem using either - I do it quite a bit in my emails for work (which probably causes my co-workers a certain degree of consternation) - but in a more relaxed setting it can be a bit jarring; it breaks up the flow in a manner which tends to cause a certain degree of disease, IMHO.

I think it actually makes your messages read as though you are saying them. Your intonation (such as where you pause) is important to building emotional communication. Using breaks (like your dashed statement or your parenthetical) better communicates how you intended your text to be read.

 

[robertelch]

The REAL takeaway is EVERYONE HATES GREEKS. This GRECOPHOBIA is unacceptable. I will make sure you GERMANS know that you're just SMUG WEENIES.

Yeah. I hate the greeks. What you gonna do? Hit me with your weak, athenic femboy arms?

 

[Angry_Panda]

I'm not reading allat but happy for you... Or my condolences. Whichever fits

...I see now why you tend to stick to 4-komas....

Pardon me, you used a hyphen when it should have been an en-dash

Yeah, I just take what the text entry gives me. I'm not going to quibble about the length of a stroke.

 

[BakedBanana]

This arc is boring as hell.

 

[MinecraftStoryModeLover]

Yeah. I hate the greeks. What you gonna do? Hit me with your weak, athenic femboy arms?

I AM FROM THE PROUD VILLAGE OF PYRGETOS.
MY FATHER BEFORE ME WAS FROM THIS VILLAGE.
I AM FROM THE FOOTHILLS OF OLYMPOS...
YOU GERMANS...
SO COCKY....
YOU THINK YOU'RE THE CREAM OF THE CROP... MAYBE YOU'RE JUST THE POOP IN FHE SOCK!
GREEKS... ITALIANS.... PORTUGESE... SPANIARDS... IT MATTERS NOT... IT ISN'T JUST ABOUT ME ANYMORE...
I FEEL THE HEARTS OF EVERY EUROPOOR NATION, BEATING, ECHOING AS ONE...
ALL WITH THE SOLE DESIRE TO
Defeat YOU
...

I, A TRUE WARRIOR, WILL STRIKE YOU DOWN!

 

[robertelch]

I AM FROM THE PROUD VILLAGE OF PYRGETOS.
MY FATHER BEFORE ME WAS FROM THIS VILLAGE.
I AM FROM THE FOOTHILLS OF OLYMPOS...
YOU GERMANS...
SO COCKY....
YOU THINK YOU'RE THE CREAM OF THE CROP... MAYBE YOU'RE JUST THE POOP IN FHE SOCK!
GREEKS... ITALIANS.... PORTUGESE... SPANIARDS... IT MATTERS NOT... IT ISN'T JUST ABOUT ME ANYMORE...
I FEEL THE HEARTS OF EVERY EUROPOOR NATION, BEATING, ECHOING AS ONE...
ALL WITH THE SOLE DESIRE TO
Defeat YOU
...

I, A TRUE WARRIOR, WILL STRIKE YOU DOWN!

I'm so afraid. Just like that time a Bunny declared war on me... He made for good soup

 

[Angry_Panda]

This arc is boring as hell.

They're not all winners, man.

 

[robertelch]

This arc is boring as hell.

You just can't appreciate the deep richness of the grammar and orthography arc