Out of Conference games

[Al DeFlorio]

[quote CowbellGuy]So really, if we could just get jy3 to write out his words, we'd be doing pretty well here.[/quote]
I've always excused him by thinking he's practicing writing prescriptions.

[Beeeej]

[quote Trotsky][The passive voice is correctly used when "the stinger's in tail," i.e., when an overly elaborate sentence structure conceals, until the final moment, a vicious thurst into the throat of an officious prick like you.  Hypothetically.[/quote]

And this is an example of the kind of charming dialogue we can expect if people get into the habit of correcting spelling and grammar on every post.  The rules aren't exact, so we'll end up debating them and taking things personally.  I vote we stick to hockey; if you can't resist correcting the most egregious offenders, John (and others), there is always the "Reply via PM" option.

On behalf of Greg and myself, thank you for attending this morning's performance.  We also do bar mitzvahs.

Beeeej

[Trotsky]

Tip your waitress.

[RatushnyFan]

[quote Liz '05]I'm a big fan.  Grammatical (and sometimes spelling) mistakes distract me from the content of whatever I'm reading, to the point where I can't critique the content.  I've had to copy something grammatically hideous so I can play English teacher, get all my grammar nazi tendencies out of the way, toss it, then figure out all the underlying problems with the essay/report/whatever.[/quote]
I believe that Nazi is a proper noun.  Proper nouns should be capitalized in English.  Is "grammar nazi" for some reason a common noun?

[quote KeithK]The world is full of stupid people and Itake great joy in laughing at their stupidity.[/quote]
I prefer making lots of money and I find it helpful to avoid offending (i) the people I'm trying to get leverage from or (ii) clients that are paying me directly.

I'm sure I have a mistake in my post but you certainly have one.  I assume you're trying to be funny.

[quote KeithK]Actually, I'm just a frustrated virgin.[/quote]
Everything will be fine, Keith.  Just give it time.

[Liz '05]

[quote RatushnyFan][quote Liz '05]I'm a big fan.  Grammatical (and sometimes spelling) mistakes distract me from the content of whatever I'm reading, to the point where I can't critique the content.  I've had to copy something grammatically hideous so I can play English teacher, get all my grammar nazi tendencies out of the way, toss it, then figure out all the underlying problems with the essay/report/whatever.[/quote]
I believe that Nazi is a proper noun.  Proper nouns should be capitalized in English.  Is "grammar nazi" for some reason a common noun?
[/quote]

I'd argue that with the addition of the modifier "grammar," the word "Nazi" loses its proper noun quality because it no longer refers to the German political party or those that ascribe to its beliefs.  Therefore, with "grammar nazi" "nazi" should not be capitalized.  

I thought about arguing further, but I'd rather just watch the rest of Miracle and bake cookies.  I'm out of this thread.

[KeithK]

Damn, that's harsh!  Especially since I wasn't even calling you stupid, just the masses you think some of us will have trouble interacting with.

[RatushnyFan]

Just f'ing with you.  I don't really mean it.

[Roy 82]

As far as policing grammar goes....

I could care less.

(That's one of my many current pet peeves exceeded only by "nucular")

[KeithK]

Exactly.  I could care less about Cornell hockey.  I really could care much, much less about Cornell hockey.  That's why I waste lots of time reading this silly board from work. ;-)

[jy3]

[quote CowbellGuy]

So really, if we could just get jy3 to write out his words, we'd be doing pretty well here.[/quote]

 ::help::
eye wuz waitin 4 tha refrense to cums out an slaps me in tha fase.
::twak::
Now that the sense was knocked into me I can type better. We all know good grammar and completed spellings on this board equate to success, money, sex, and more friends in the real world. ::rolleyes::
We also know that poor spelling and poor grammar here guarantees the same use outside of this board. ::rolleyes::
back to your usual programming

as for OOC games, we have discussed it many times. a big problem is that not all times will accept a home and home trade. For example, try getting michigan to play a game at lynah. He would rather you play in his big building. Eastern facilities have smaller rinks -> fewer seats -> less revenue...

[Jim Hyla]

[quote jy3]We also know that poor spelling and poor grammar here guarantees the same use outside of this board. ::rolleyes::
back to your usual programming[/quote]No, I just think we deserve the same courtesy that you would give others.:-)

[jy3]

[quote Jim Hyla]
No, I just think we deserve the same courtesy that you would give others.:-)[/quote]


:-P

[ugarte]

[quote Ken '70]My own fair-minded and temperate take on the grammer and spelling transgressions is as follows:

In general, if the writer has made an obvious good faith attempt to communicate his ideas clearly and literately then I let him skate on a few oversights or mistakes, however...if he disagrees with me or is the fan of a team ahead of Cornell in the PWR then no scrutiny is too strict nor criticism too strong.

Makes sense, no?[/quote]No. The word is "grammar."

Damn. I should have been reading this thread all along. These posts are paved with gold.

[PE84]

To take a different line on OOC games, I can't believe that mighty Red slayer Princeton got spanked by lowly Robert Morris last night.  That really smarts.  Particularly since RM hit the back of the net 5 times and the Red couldn't manage a single goal in NJ.  Yeh, PU had a hot goalie and a strong night, but it still makes me wonder a bit more about the Red offense.

[PE84]

Appears that RMU had 2 empty netters in the third period last night against PU.  So at least a bit more explainable in the larger hockey realm.  Now I can go on with my day with more peace of mind.

LGR!