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HelpRe: Eva!!!!!!!!!
in reply to a message by brandyleeeee
Chill with the exclamation marks. You only need one, and we don't enjoy overuse of punctuation in this community.
Eva is legitimate with either pronunciation but EV-uh is foreign to my ear. EE-va is the pronunciation I prefer.
Eva is legitimate with either pronunciation but EV-uh is foreign to my ear. EE-va is the pronunciation I prefer.
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I say ee-vuh too. I knew a girl named Evelyn (she was a baby) and she got called Ev or Evvie (ehv-ee) for short and I also knew another Evelyn (18 at the time) she went by Eve (eev) and her full name of Evelyn was actually pronounced as eev-lin, but yeah I prefer ee-vuh.
This message was edited 6/27/2007, 10:47 PM
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Wow, really?
A whole line to tell me to tone down the punctuation...I think I need a group of people who don't have their panties wedged quite so far up their asses...sorry, it has only been a year since the birth of my daughter, I just threw her party today and her lovely lovliness is still on my mind fully...Eva!!!!!! came to my mind because I got to watch her cram a peice of cake into her face and fall asleep in that silly pose with her fanny in the air and her baby doll uner one arm...I guess I am not done with the giddiness of being in love with that tiny little thing...what a pity you had to rain on my parade...well enjoy your judgement of others and their punctuation...what a silly-ass thing
A whole line to tell me to tone down the punctuation...I think I need a group of people who don't have their panties wedged quite so far up their asses...sorry, it has only been a year since the birth of my daughter, I just threw her party today and her lovely lovliness is still on my mind fully...Eva!!!!!! came to my mind because I got to watch her cram a peice of cake into her face and fall asleep in that silly pose with her fanny in the air and her baby doll uner one arm...I guess I am not done with the giddiness of being in love with that tiny little thing...what a pity you had to rain on my parade...well enjoy your judgement of others and their punctuation...what a silly-ass thing
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I hear you brandyleeee on the punctuation and such. We're all here just to throw back some thoughts, not to correct everyone's spelling and grammer. I got reamed out yesterday for using caps. Meanwhile, its faster and really "Who Cares?"
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Although typing in all caps may be easier for you, it's difficult for some people to read, so it's rather inconsiderate not to take a little extra effort to type properly.
This is an etymology site, so people here tend to care about language. That's not going to change anytime soon.
This is an etymology site, so people here tend to care about language. That's not going to change anytime soon.
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totally! thanks, love
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You didn't get "reemed out." There's a difference between one sentence on an issue such as what Chrisell asked here and what I asked of you and a tirade. I don't see why people can't take constructive criticism without getting all defensive and annoying. Seriously, if you guys don't like our standards, do us all a favor and just go elsewhere.
This message was edited 6/28/2007, 8:03 AM
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punctuation, etc...
I don't think we get defensive so much as just not exact;y understanding the rule...I mean, point taken, and if its that big of a deal, I will definitely be aware of my grammar, punctuatuin, caps, etc...
Its just that I can't understand why it bothers people to read 3 or 4 exclamation points to denote lots of excitement versus one to show *some* excitement...I will abide by your rules, it just (sorry) seems a little petty to me to mind if typing is in caps or not, or if there is "ovreuse" of punctuation...I can't exactly see why that criticism is constructive...it seems a little silly to me, and for people who do not use the internet very much, it is both somethign that we are basically unaware of and also something that seems like a senseless rule. SO...
On behalf of all of us who have used abusive or excessive punctuation, improper grammar, the word "ass," blatant and/or accidental misspelling, and all other typing offenses:
We are truly sorry. And from here on we will be careful not to make typos or Hit the 1 key ande shift at the same time whilst holding them down in order to create a string of redundant exclamation points...
Sincerely and very truly yours,
Braindye
I don't think we get defensive so much as just not exact;y understanding the rule...I mean, point taken, and if its that big of a deal, I will definitely be aware of my grammar, punctuatuin, caps, etc...
Its just that I can't understand why it bothers people to read 3 or 4 exclamation points to denote lots of excitement versus one to show *some* excitement...I will abide by your rules, it just (sorry) seems a little petty to me to mind if typing is in caps or not, or if there is "ovreuse" of punctuation...I can't exactly see why that criticism is constructive...it seems a little silly to me, and for people who do not use the internet very much, it is both somethign that we are basically unaware of and also something that seems like a senseless rule. SO...
On behalf of all of us who have used abusive or excessive punctuation, improper grammar, the word "ass," blatant and/or accidental misspelling, and all other typing offenses:
We are truly sorry. And from here on we will be careful not to make typos or Hit the 1 key ande shift at the same time whilst holding them down in order to create a string of redundant exclamation points...
Sincerely and very truly yours,
Braindye
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for somebody all giddy with love...
... You certainly have quite the attitude going. Obviously, you are new here, you said as much in your original post, but if you'd read the rules (which there's a link to them posted right at the top of the page and which all newbies are urged to read) you'd know that it is highly frowned-upon to overuse punctuation marks the way you did. I don't really give a damn myself, I think the whole idea of "punctuation pets" and "abused punctuation marks" is kind of silly and childish, but that's the rule around here, and if you don't like it, quit posting. Either that or just suck it up like a big girl and follow the rule.
... You certainly have quite the attitude going. Obviously, you are new here, you said as much in your original post, but if you'd read the rules (which there's a link to them posted right at the top of the page and which all newbies are urged to read) you'd know that it is highly frowned-upon to overuse punctuation marks the way you did. I don't really give a damn myself, I think the whole idea of "punctuation pets" and "abused punctuation marks" is kind of silly and childish, but that's the rule around here, and if you don't like it, quit posting. Either that or just suck it up like a big girl and follow the rule.
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someone has a stick up their bum
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ROFL . . .
Again, chill, honey. You're a newcomer to this community, and if you want to join in, you have to abide by the rules and customs. A friendly note asking you to tone down the punctuation is no reason to get insulting.
If you don't enjoy our community, you know where the "home" button is.
Again, chill, honey. You're a newcomer to this community, and if you want to join in, you have to abide by the rules and customs. A friendly note asking you to tone down the punctuation is no reason to get insulting.
If you don't enjoy our community, you know where the "home" button is.
This message was edited 6/27/2007, 9:47 PM
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