"If you judge a book by its cover then you probably missed alot of good books."

Flipo Circa 1981


It is possible that someone online activities can impact real life. Is this a classic example of elevating a premise to a height where one can then attack it? We where talking about using 'u' on a Game board where 99.9% of the ppl know what it means.


This so reminds me of ppl suffering because ppl abbreviate IG.( Funny thing is it was over You vs U.)

Fact it is part of the culture.


“Ain't” was not in the dictionary for a long time. Current fad/culture of IM will push a few new ones into the dictionary. Ask any current English teacher. It is showing up in inter office memo's. It shows up in international inter office emails. I will leave it to the historians to let me know if it was good thing or bad thing.


Intelligence is NOT determined by the "proper" or "improper" use of the English language.

The contents are the only thing that could/should be used for a cursory measure. The biggest life lesson is that while measuring a writer’s pseudo intelligence one should reflect that it also measures the readers.


Gee, now it sounds like I'm pro 'U' usage. Actually I can care less. If tomorrow

I had to write something for ppl who had no clue what "U" meant I sure would use "you".

I like mrFlipo.


And his plugins.

This is probably one of the better topic threads I've wasted my time reading. Keep having fun Flipo because it's just pissin' the grammar police off!

 

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As a professional Grammar Policeman and probably the only real English speaker amongst the lot of you, I can forgive MrFlipo any misdemeanour.


He made an excellent plug-in and he is quick to make alterations when requested. It may take me a little longer to understand what he is saying, but then, that is true of most of this board. It's something I have learnt to live with.

<< Intelligence is NOT determined by the "proper" or "improper" use of the English language. >>


To keep this thread totally off-topic (nice work on your plugin).


Intelligence is a relative thing, and that includes your preceived intelligent. Like it or not, perceptions form reality. And as Drakier pointed out, more and more companies will judge you based on this perception.

 

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Hmm Drakier, what company was that?


I won't be looking for a new job anytime soon, but I wanna make sure to avoid it


Any company that judges your job performance based on how you lead your personal life got issues (and depending on to what extent they do it, might have issues with the law as well). As long as what you do outside of work does not affect your job, it shouldnt matter.


I'm curious if Drak actually thinks he's a "professional" just because he writes progs for AC


/e wonder if Flipo has Tings on his resume


And it's "Misdemeanor" mr "only real English speaker"

 

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Misdemeanor? I believe you are speaking American, not English. The correct English spelling is, of course, misdemeanour.

LOL


I figured something like that after I posted


u english ppl with your 'U's

 

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Egads... we back talking about U's again...

How did that happen..


rofl

Bn_Kleenex: I don't remember the companies exactly.. they profiled a few different companies..


the report was on companies in general leaning toward online research for "background checks" on interview candidates.


It was on Dateline, or Primetime or one of those news shows.


As for "Professional" I've been a "Professional" for over 10 years. I've been doing different types of Web and Applications development for a LONG time. (I'm not old enough to have the experience of other people yet however, but I'm far above the curve for my age).


I consider AC development a "side project" and don't actually really consider that professional development, but I do think that professionalism should play into many aspects of real and online life.


I don't want my actions online to affect my job prospects in the future. I'm cognizant of the possibilities and the consequences.


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From the companies perspective, I would probably like to research my candidates as well.. I would not want to hire someone who makes it a point to talk about how trashed they get every night, their illegal drug use, and how they like to break many laws for fun. Same if they use very profane language constantly throughout their profiles and messages. I don't feel that type of individual would have a place at my company. A lot of how a person leads their personal life ties directly into their performance at work.


I would only want to hire individuals I felt were trusthworthy, legal, and generally have a good work ethic and an outlook in the company similar to my own.