RuNeSCaPeR133
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wat the heck!?
How to type semi-proper english on a forum in a nutshell
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Stefan
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WHAAAAAT?!?
(That was my reaction after reading the first page when I saw there are six more (which I'm so not going to read (you guys have way too much time)))
(That was my reaction after reading the first page when I saw there are six more (which I'm so not going to read (you guys have way too much time)))
Poke
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To boil it down for you, I failed. Epically.
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andyt1992
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"Are you the one who sometimes steals my lovely watch when I am not looking."
Should it not have a question mark after it?
Should it not have a question mark after it?
Poke
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The question mark should be inside the quotes... at least here in America.
jcuber
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Who doesn't use two spaces after punctuation? I always use it and it looks fine to me. I was taught that way since I started typing.
Jude
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Me.
Ellis
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And me.
EmersonHerrmann
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And I, it's just that I'm too lazy...
Zaxef
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I've never used two spaces after punctuation.. Are you supposed to? Lol
Lord Voldemort
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I applaud the effort, but I think the problem is that people are too lazy to type properly (not including people who's native language isn't English), not that they don't know how.
Dene
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Hang on, let's be clear. It is not "proper" to type with two spaces. That is an outdated practise that was needed in primitive times. To any noobs that think using two spaces is in any way necessary anymore: Get with the program.
soccerking813
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My native language is English, and this is the first time I have ever heard of using two spaces after punctuation. Does that make me lazy?
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Ethan Rosen
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Wow, I grew up in "primitive times". Supposedly the reason for this practice was that it was helpful with monospaced fonts. I was taught how to type on a typewriter, so it was still considered the "correct thing" to use two spaces after punctuation. Since then I haven't bothered to learn to switch; it's so automatic for me to put the second space in. Anyway, most of you guys can't tell, since the extra space gets removed when you post here. I put 2 spaces after the punctuation marks when typing this post.
I guess this is just another proof I'm an old fogey.
Dene
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Yes you are 
. But you're a coooooool old fogey!
. But you're a coooooool old fogey! 
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Like Mike, I was always taught to use two spaces as well. As a result, I still type in that fashion. It comes from the old rules for typewriters but I still feel it looks better and more professional.
Then again, I am old.
Then again, I am old.
Thieflordz5
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I heard about typing with two spaces, but I never actually did it...
Wow... This is actually a good guide. Unfortunately, most people don't care about spelling or anything of the sort. My brother still "tipes lik dis" apparently, it makes him look cool online... Of course he's 10...
Wow... This is actually a good guide. Unfortunately, most people don't care about spelling or anything of the sort. My brother still "tipes lik dis" apparently, it makes him look cool online... Of course he's 10...
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