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Subject: 
Re: The big lie
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lugnet.off-topic.debate
Date: 
Fri, 5 Oct 2001 13:02:14 GMT
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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Larry Pieniazek writes:
> In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Scott Arthur writes:
> > In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Larry Pieniazek writes:
> > > In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Scott Arthur writes:
> > > 
> > > > Like I said, I just worry about corners being cut.
> > > 
> > > Me too. This is a very valid concern, and it's true for more than just this
> > > particular instance.
> > > 
> > > So you should support mechanisms that are likely to reduce the probability
> > > of corners being cut and oppose mechanisms that are likely to increase it,
> > > right?
> > 
> > What is the question?
> 
> Seemed pretty obvious to me. It is a yes/no question.
> 
> > It reads like some sort of order, but is has a "?" at
> > the end.
> 
> Are you actually engaging in grammar flaming?

Punctuation. It is not a flame (you are so confrontational), just a
clarification.

> That's a yes/no question, by
> the way, in case you weren't sure.
> 
> If you're going to ding me for a misplaced question mark (which in this case
> is *not* misplaced), well then I should probably go through your posts and
> do the same and flag all the incorrect spellings too. Isn't that a total
> waste of time, though? Even by your standards?
> 
> Everyone knows your grammar and spelling is atrocious, but I let it slide
> unless it's actually getting in the way of understanding what you're saying.
> I make an occasional mistake, granted, but nowhere near your level. Call me
> on it in the rare case that it gets in the way but grant me the same
> courtesy you get.
> 
> So give this particular tack up completely or get back what you give at a 15
> or 20 to 1 ratio.

Larry, I am still not clear what the point of you message is/was.

Scott A



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  Re: The big lie
 
(...) Seemed pretty obvious to me. It is a yes/no question. (...) Are you actually engaging in grammar flaming? That's a yes/no question, by the way, in case you weren't sure. If you're going to ding me for a misplaced question mark (which in this (...) (25 years ago, 5-Oct-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)

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