Grammar

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OK this may seem a little forward, but that is not my intent:

As creative writers (which is what this site is for) we need to show an element of professionalism and common basic respect to the rules of writing. Reading through the post on the Miyazaki RP and noticed some things that I though worth noting:

Proper use of basic grammatical punctuation:
... Is not the universal punctuation fill in. Be creative! Use a comma or period or question mark or expression mark. The reason this is important is:
What was written:
You are here... He said
Could mean:
"You are here!" he said.
"You are here?" he said.
"You are here." he said.

It confuses the reader and causes frustration. ... Should be used in the following:
To show a gap in a sequence I.e. 1, 2, 3, ... 98, 99, 100.
To show a long pause in a quote of a character I.e. He saw the fierce scalene beast, blow fire from it's mouth and incinerate his friend, "Wh...a...t should we do?" he said while his boats shaking and his lips quivered.

Use of commas:
Comma should be used:
After a conjunction. Note: it is not required but is important when connecting to longer phrase or sentence.
After; Well, oh, which, a name used as a call I.e John, come please.
To phase the reader (do not hinder the rhythm of the reader).

Use of periods:
Although not a big problem i noticed that there were a few run-on and this is bad because it makes the reader feel like u are ranting at them and they can not stop to think of what you are saying because you will no let them stop and meanwhile anger is building up in them like a giant monster, while they are bagging you for a period or a question mark or any thing that aloes them to stop and take a pause.

Some tips for writing with out droning:
Every one likes good action but starting ever sentence with; and then or then he, is boarding and extremely receptive. Work on adding different heading to the front of the sentence. When in doubt use a participle. Other ideas are to add the verb phrase first then the noun phrase:
Start:
Jon chased the mouse.
Options:
The mouse was benign chased by Jon.
Chasing the mouse down the hall Jon... Add some event
The mouse ran from Jon chasing him from behind.
Running from Jon the mouse... Did something cool
From John the mouse ran.
Towards the mouse Jon ran.

Basically avoid dick and Jane writing:
Jon sat in his chair. Jon saw a mouse. Jon chased the mouse Jane saw the mouse. Jane screamed. John told Jane to calm down. Jane gets mad. Jon tries to say sorry. Jane puts a pie in Jon's face. Jane runs. Jon chases Jane. Mouse happy.

Hope this helps
Chasester

[outerlimits]

Ok, well. Yeah. See, I thought I was a grammar Nazi, but you have taken this to a whole new level in my opinion.

While I do agree that the sentences and grammar on this site can get rather horrendous at times, I feel the need to point out that you yourself are included in this. For instance, look at these quotes from what you just posted:

As creative writter...

--- This should be "As creative writers..."

Be creative use a comma or period or question mark or expression mark.

--- A period after "Be creative" is necessary, or at least a comma.

It confusses the reader

--- The correct spelling is "confuses".

To show a gap in a squence

Once again, forgot the "e" in sequence.

To phase the reader (do not hinder the rhythm of the reader).

--- This is an incomplete sentence.

Although not a big problem i noticed that there were a few nun one and this is bad because it makes the reader feel like u ate ranting at them and they can not stop to think of what you are saying because you will no let them stop and meanwhile anger is building up in them like a giant monst, while theybare bagging you forba period or a question mark or any thing that aloes them to stop and take a pause.

--- While I get that you made this a run-on sentence to make a point, you still misspelled "run-on", "are", "not", "monster", "they are", "begging", "for a", and "allows".

...is boarding and extremely receptive. Work on adding different heading to the front of the setence.

--- Again with spelling errors. It is "boring", "repetitive", "different headings", and "sentence".

That just about covers what I noticed at least. So, mainly, it is rather hypocritical of the person pointing out that we do not entirely follow the principals of the English language to make these many mistakes himself.

In essence "chaseter", yes, we suck at spelling and grammar. No one here is boasting to be an English major. In particular, "Ice" and "shadow heart" are repeating offenders of the laws of grammar and spelling. But we really don't care. Unless it is absolutely horrendous, unable to be read, or just down right retarded, it's all well that ends well here my friend. If you have a problem, perhaps sending something like this to the leader of the site complaining would be time better spent than posting a topic on the "Rules" section, which is specifically for admins.

Speaking of which, this topic would be better in "Non RP Chat", just so you know.

[Deleted]

Ummm fast respond ;)
Note: I was still in edit of the post and am as present. Please save your gramical spelling and other non relevant coments til the post is complete.

Thanx

As for all the errors I I'm on my I touch and as such many moreM errors then there should normally be. Please show grace and consideration when posting a reply.

My runon sentence is what we call in the trade, satire. You amplified the incorrect response.

As for grammar, the only reason I would ever make such a post is beacuse I was having trouble reading many of the post. Also some of them possessed such poor creative writing skills, very much like dick and Jane writing.

As to the projection of such a title as grammar nazi this is out preposterous. I am not asking for more than basic 4th grade writing, I assume that every one on this site has mastered such skills. They only needs to give a half effort to working on making there post readable. Maybe run trough grammar and spell check which is located on the bottom of ever post. My main point it would be nice if when reading I felt like it was intelligent, half way educated people who wrote it.

As for posting under rules:
I'm going to take the noob approach. I did not know better.
@admins
If you really don't want new or non admin users posting under a topic there is a way to stop them from posting. Just pointing that out.

If so deemed I will delete such post promptly.

Most respectfully
Chasester

[outerlimits]

Did this come off as offending to you? Then I apologize for two reasons. I apologize for not knowing you were using an I-pod touch, since if I had had the awesome ability to know such things I would have taken it into account. I also apologize for responding so quickly. I did not realize that when something was posted it was not really "finished" and that there was an editing phase afterward.

Still, I think the main point is that this really shouldn't be in the "Rules" section.

Also, I said that I realized why you used a run-on sentence. That was not what I was criticizing. What i was criticizing were the misspelled words within it.

In the earnest regard
OuterLimits

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I'm sorry if I came off offended:
I'm use to the tearing of an others head off when posting on a forum. As for modifying my post several times after it is post; it is more or less s bad habit. Don't worry about gramical or spelling issues I will fix such things before I'm closed with the post. As for were this habit came from; I'm not to good of a speller or really a grammar person so I have to read over my post several times. This normally works on most sites cuz ppl do not post as fast as here so I have normally have 10 or 15 min to polish my grammar or spelling.

[outerlimits]

It's all cool man, just I happened to be on and this post annoyed me was all

[CrystalPrison]

Wow...ummm.....you've definitelybeen at work, haven't you.

Only I'm pretty sure that only Ink can add new rules, unless you know, all her mods and such tell her add this or we revolt.

And breaking a rule implies punishment, which we can't really do because we know the limitations of our friends. Who try to do the best they can, doesn't always work, but it's the effort that counts.

So how about this? Chase, send a pm to Inkshade that you've made a list of suggested rules you'd like her to consider, because there's always a chance she won't notice this. Then she can look through it, and edit it to what she thinks the standards should be.

Because really, we can all try but we're not perfect. Even with spell check.

[Noble 6]

,........but what about jake.....*sniff sniff*

[Deleted]

I'm sorry!
I seem to have released the fire and brimstone. I'm accustom to a little more hard cap system when it comes to rules; if the powers that be don't want it, they don't let it. I read through the rules before posting and I did not note any rules in not posting under the rules topic cataglory. I aplogize about the rufling of feathers I caused.

@inksade
Umm these are my ideas ;) please delete or edit. Thanx.

Just and FYI! You may want to let people not to touch the topic of good and evil. Cuz most noobs have a snake telling them it will make them a god ;)

"Welcome,and don't touch the rules section, it's forbidden."

Thanx for your tolerance
Chasester

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?....hmmm....interesting.......

[Inkshade]

ok, to settle things, this is to be taken as sugestions, and a refference for anyone who wants to try to get better at this stuff. there is some pretty good points in this, like how different punctuation makes the meanings of things change, but by no means are these rules.


oh, and use "..." as much as you want! it's a good way to show a pause.

[Deleted]

;D
True but some people are a little excessive.

"O...No...He...Going...To...Kill...Me............... Whats shou...ld...I...d...oooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"



humbly
chasester

[Noble 6]

No one here is that bad......not even jake

[outerlimits]

Yeah, I'd have to agree with Noble on that.

[Inkshade]

yeah. ^^