Is punctuation SCARY?

[SDF]

I once dated someone who constantly used a full stop at the end of every sentence

 

[SDF]

He pretty much spent all his money on coke though, and he owned (and sold) snakes, so there were plenty of other red flags

 

[ButterTart]

I suppose haha is a bit flat. I favour “oh haw”, “ha yes” or “ha!” if anything

It's a tricky one to get right, I always feel like I'm being sarcastic when I use it. Ha! is my weapon of choice.

 

[RJN]

He pretty much spent all his money on coke though, and he owned (and sold) snakes, so there were plenty of other red flags

How many snakes??

 

[win_the_game]

I once dated someone who constantly used a full stop at the end of every sentence

Nothing wrong with correct punctuation.

 

[SDF]

Nothing wrong with correct punctuation.

There is something a bit odd about it in WhatsApp though.

 

[SDF]

How many snakes??

He was setting up his own exotic pet shop at the time, but he only had one in his bedroom when I knew him, but I think he had lots of them before

 

[win_the_game]

There is something a bit odd about it in WhatsApp though.

Is there? No one told me.

 

[RJN]

He was setting up his own exotic pet shop at the time, but he only had one in his bedroom when I knew him, but I think he had lots of them before

A dog or cat in the bedroom during sex is off-putting enough, let alone a snake

 

[SDF]

Is there? No one told me.

Maybe it’s just because no one else I know does it? It’s probably just lazy Glaswegians innit.

 

[Soldi]

You’ll not get very far if you insist on calling men DEAR

Uncle Zu HAS previously raised this matter with you

I thought it was you that didn’t like the term and preferred to be called FUCKING AWFUL or something?

 

[Cloud]

I've never used Grindr and already hate it from reading the thread

UwU is best greeting.

How is?

What's up?

MY DICK LOL


Anyway... Thursday?

 

[Zu]

I thought it was you that didn’t like the term and preferred to be called FUCKING AWFUL or something?

it’s true that I can’t stand it - it’s all very SO BONA TO VADA YOUR LOVELY RIAH DEAR, this isn’t 1965 and we’re not Hinge and Bracket - but I think others might find it similarly off-putting, especially in a trying to get leg over context

 

[AGinAg (37)]

There is something a bit odd about it in WhatsApp though.

It's really not.

 

[SDF]

It's really not.

It is.

 

[Lucille]

I’ve never thought about it but having checked WhatsApp I never use a full stop, but obviously I’m VERY LIBERAL with EXCLAMATION POINTS and KISSES.

 

[Zu]

I notice that I only ever use a full stop on WhatsApp if I want to give emphasis to what I’m saying, such as “Don’t hand in your notice, you fucking idiot.” My main features are italics (basically a less noisy caps lock), XXX and of course winky tongue emoji

 

[GNL]

I got told I seemed ANGRY for using full-stops in texts once, so I started using exclamation marks to seem jovial, and then got told off for ALWAYS SHOUTING.

 

[ZenGiraffe]

Yeah, full stops on Whatsapp does seem a bit angry, though I don't really know why.

 

[big ron]

I got told I seemed ANGRY for using full-stops in texts once, so I started using exclamation marks to seem jovial, and then got told off for ALWAYS SHOUTING.

WHAT!?!

 

[big ron]

I use full stops on whatsapp because I WASNT DRAGGED UP

 

[ButterTart]

I use full stops on whatsapp because I WASNT DRAGGED UP

This. Full stops in texts and WhatsApp messages, it’s what separates us from the cavemen.

 

[Zu]

I got told I seemed ANGRY for using full-stops in texts once, so I started using exclamation marks to seem jovial, and then got told off for ALWAYS SHOUTING.

MAYBE TRY SENDING MESSAGES IN THIS FORMAT

 

[Suomi]

In defence of lol:

I use lol all the time in text messages because I find the reaching for alternatives a bit fake. Just have a fucking laugh out loud m8

 

[Zu]

I always used to know when a now mercifully former companion was in a mood or had a strop on because he’d suddenly start using full stops in texts. It was like a hidden message

 

[GNL]

Nobody lmaos or rofls anymore, and I think that's sad

 

[ZenGiraffe]

I always used to know when a now mercifully former companion was in a mood or had a strop on because he’d suddenly start using full stops in texts. It was like a hidden message

The difference between "Cool" and "Cool." is immense to the point of immeasurable.

 

[Zu]

Nobody lmaos or rofls anymore, and I think that's sad

Thank God they DON’T

lol pmsl

Incidentally I have less of an issue with LOL than I do with lol. lol mainly needs a good slap

Or PUNCH

 

[Kate]

just imagining whatsapping my super pedantic dad without any punctuation lol

 

[COB]

I can't believe people put this much thought into full stops

 

[Zu]

I can't believe people put this much thought into full stops

I don’t think their inclusion or exclusion is even a conscious choice. Sometimes I look back on my texts or posts on here (most of which don’t end in a full stop by default, of course) and think: Ah! THAT’S what I was feeling!

 

[Cloud]

I don't know why full stop seems angry in short messages but it does!

I end with ^^ and other forms of emoticon.

 

[COB]

I would go back and look at my posts aimed at the tiny minority of moopers I don't like to see if there's a subconscious difference, but I just don't have the time!

 

[Zu]

https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/read-this/young-people-are-intimidated-full-stops-text-messages-heres-psychology-explained-2951084?amp

*instantly orders David Crystal book*

 

[win_the_game]

https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/read-this/young-people-are-intimidated-full-stops-text-messages-heres-psychology-explained-2951084?amp

*instantly orders David Crystal book*

Boomers would call these people snowflakes.

Not me though. I’m not a Boomer however I will still judge them.

 

[ZenGiraffe]

I would go back and look at my posts aimed at the tiny minority of moopers I don't like to see if there's a subconscious difference, but I just don't have the time!

NAME NAMES

 

[octophone]

Nowt worse than a daily thread cracking on into the next day.

SPLIT!

Punctuation = life itself.

I'm fascinated by the demonisation of the full stop.

 

[OutSynk]

is very scary yes

 

[Jark]

He pretty much spent all his money on coke though, and he owned (and sold) snakes, so there were plenty of other red flags

well this doesn't sound like an @SDF dating story at all.

except in all the ways that it does.

 

[GNL]

Nowt worse than a daily thread cracking on into the next day.

SPLIT!

Punctuation = life itself.

I'm fascinated by the demonisation of the full stop.

This wouldn't have happened if we just gave Wednesday its own forum.