The over use of question marks

[MossCommuter]

......and do you think we can do something about ellipsis while we're at it????

Oooh...

...I quite like an ellipsis

 

[classic33]

So, over use of question marks is not something I've noticed but as soon as I do it will become very annoying but not nearly so annoying as starting a sentence with the word "so".

So, you've forgot this Question Mark.

 

[Dirk]

Like I said before - I haven't specifically accused him of anything.

It is used to change the intended meaning of a sentence. For instance, if i was to say "You have some sort of attention seeking personality disorder?", then that is clearly inquisitive, indicating that further analysis might be needed before arriving at a conclusion. However, if I was to say the same without the addition of a question mark, then that would be a statement of diagnosis.

Agreed. It's either trolling, or the aforementioned personality disorder. Either way, not good.

No, and here's why: 'Driving standards as entertainment' is largely ok. 'Personality disorder as entertainment' is not.

Yes - you were quite clever in your avoidance of a specific accusation. Plenty of intimation though.

 

[S-Express]

Yes - you were quite clever in your avoidance of a specific accusation. Plenty of intimation though.

So you agree. Glad that's sorted then.

 

[Dirk]

So you agree. Glad that's sorted then.

Yes, I agree that you hide behind the semantics.

 

[lutonloony]

Oooh...

...I quite like an ellipsis

Didn't they have one of those in the States last week?

 

[Accy cyclist]

@Rickshaw Phil, @Shaun is it possible to limit @Accy cyclist's access? I'm putting him on Ignore but I do feel this is going to end in tears.

Why have you asked for that Rocky? I'm already on limited use as i banned myself from the new version of SC&P and i rarely go on General Cycling Discussions as i don't do half the miles i used to,so i don't talk about cycling as much. I don't see a problem with me(does that make sense?) If i was someone else and me Accy Cyclist was getting on my nerve i'd just avoid the threads i start. I know some think my threads are weird but these thread ideas just come in my head and then i feel the need to start them. Maybe it is a bit of attention seeking but my main aim is to if i can get 1000 views for my threads. It's a bit like a game. I like to see my threads get lots of replies and views. I don't see myself as trolling, as i thought trolls followed individuals around boards/sites,not started threads that some find irritating. Controversial threads yes, but not "annoying" ones.

 

[Accy cyclist]

But it's acceptable to make an unfounded accusation that someone has a 'personality disorder' and use that as a stick with which to beat someone?

It's ok,but thanks for sticking up for me. I'm not bothered if someone thinks like that. I don't see it as an insult. Maybe i do have one?

 

[Dirk]

It's ok,but thanks for sticking up for me. I'm not bothered if someone thinks like that. I don't see it as an insult. Maybe i do have one?

No probs.

 

[S-Express]

Maybe it is a bit of attention seeking but my main aim is to if i can get 1000 views for my threads.

That fits the definition of 'attention seeking', IMO. Your motivation is attention, .

I don't see myself as trolling as i thought trolls followed individuals around boards/sites

No, that's 'stalkers'. In my opinion, what you are doing is trolling. Basically, you just admitted to it above.

 

[marinyork]

That fits the definition of 'attention seeking', IMO. Your motivation is attention, not replies.

Many people have internet addiction because of the shot of dopamine people get when there are likes or a notification or something new such as a reply.

Some would argue it is very different from attention seeking. I see where you are going with it though since you already mentioned personality disorder so I am sure you are happy it cropped up in the thread.

 

[Accy cyclist]

No, that's 'stalkers'. In my opinion, what you are doing is trolling. Basically, you just admitted to it above.[/QUOTE]

You can't let it go can you(question or statement?) I kind of let you off the accusation of insulting words when i posted this a few minutes ago.

. I'm not bothered if someone thinks like that. I don't see it as an insult.

But you couldn't sit back and let it drop,you have to carry it on. No i am not trolling! If you think someone is a troll because they like to do something that is quite successful then so be it.

 

[S-Express]

But you couldn't sit back and let it drop,you have to carry it on. No i am not trolling! If you think someone is a troll because they like to do something that is quite successful then so be it.

Your motivation is thread views, by your own admission. That fits at least one of the definitions of trolling in my opinion.

 

[Lonestar]

I knew accy had posted this thread.I just knew!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!?

 

[Drago]

Didn't the words "Thead starter - Accy Cyclist" not give the game away?