Wordsmith.org: the magic of words

Wordsmith Talk

About Us | What's New | Search | Site Map | Contact Us  

Previous Thread
Next Thread
Print Thread
Page 1 of 4 1 2 3 4
#18346 02/05/01 03:36 AM
Joined: Mar 2000
Posts: 6,511
Carpal Tunnel
OP Offline
Carpal Tunnel
Joined: Mar 2000
Posts: 6,511
Could those of you who have signatures go back to your profiles and delete them? As an old timer, who isn't even an old hand yet, I'm getting some private messages about how annoying these signatures are (and I agree) so I figured I'd alert The Man Behind the Curtain and those who use the signature file that we don't really need to see a good quote after one or two times (twice?) Thanks.

Some have greatness thrust upon them.


#18347 02/05/01 03:50 AM
Joined: Sep 2000
Posts: 347
M
enthusiast
Offline
enthusiast
M
Joined: Sep 2000
Posts: 347
With you all the way on that one, Anna. On ya!


#18348 02/05/01 04:34 AM
Joined: Apr 2000
Posts: 10,542
Carpal Tunnel
Offline
Carpal Tunnel
Joined: Apr 2000
Posts: 10,542
I pointed out to someone (via private) that I thought the "signature" field was meant for a 'signature' (as for instance see Bingley) and not a permanent quote... got a scathing reply -- but no posts since. that's not really what I had in mind.


#18349 02/05/01 05:34 AM
A
Anonymous
Unregistered
Anonymous
Unregistered
A


hmmm, would that more aptly be described as a diasyrm, or a diatribe? as one of the two (or are there more?) offending parties, i'd like to proffer my apologies to those who have been annoyed (50 times, no less ) by my sig line. do i get any brownie points for removing it within an hour of your first request, anna, on the other thread?

seriously, i suspect that some of us newbies may have been confused because a 'signature line' outside of AWAD is by definition more than simply your name in a different font.

without exception [somewhat esoteric giggle at Jackie emoticon] all of the addicts/old hands/etc have been most gracious in welcoming me and other neophytes to this board, which is not unappreciated. have patience; we'll get the hang of it

btw, is the little flower thing by my name another faux pas? i suspect i could deracinate it as well by deleting the ICQ number from my profile. so much to learn....




#18350 02/05/01 12:07 PM
Joined: Mar 2000
Posts: 11,613
Carpal Tunnel
Offline
Carpal Tunnel
Joined: Mar 2000
Posts: 11,613
Bridget96, that was noble of you to 'fess up. I'm very
sorry that I appeared to be an irascible old curmudgeon;
I usually manage to keep my real self hidden.
Hopefully she'll go back into hiding before long.
Anna, what say--want to join me and we'll drown our sorrows?
'Scuse us, folks--we'll be back. Y'all go ahead and take the opportunity to get more comfortable, and we'll try not to be so ornery when we return.


#18351 02/05/01 06:54 PM
Joined: Dec 2000
Posts: 13,803
Carpal Tunnel
Offline
Carpal Tunnel
Joined: Dec 2000
Posts: 13,803
And what is an ICQ number? And is it pronounced <ick>?

Faldage

  -- PM is the Camline of EDP


#18352 02/05/01 07:43 PM
Joined: Jul 2000
Posts: 1,094
J
old hand
Offline
old hand
J
Joined: Jul 2000
Posts: 1,094
ICQ is an instant messenger that was begun by a company in Israel, but has since been bought by AOL.

ICQ members are primarily identified with a number and their name can be customized otherwise, so there can be more than one person with the name Princess.


#18353 02/05/01 07:55 PM
Joined: Nov 2000
Posts: 3,439
W
wow Offline
Carpal Tunnel
Offline
Carpal Tunnel
W
Joined: Nov 2000
Posts: 3,439
Dear AnnaS
So THAT's how they do it. I have a signature now and this is a try to see if it works ... you may be sorry you told me how to do this ... but I promise no repeated "quotations."
Wow

wow

#18354 02/05/01 08:55 PM
Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 3,409
M
Carpal Tunnel
Offline
Carpal Tunnel
M
Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 3,409
As a Usenet junkie, where sig. lines are common, I was very grateful for a discreet private message when I first started posting here, explaining the accepted practice among this community. Having read this thread, I am tempted to include a "proper" closing salutation sort of signature in my profile, but will wait and see how such an idea is received.

Salaam alaikum


#18355 02/05/01 09:47 PM
Joined: Dec 2000
Posts: 2,661
Carpal Tunnel
Offline
Carpal Tunnel
Joined: Dec 2000
Posts: 2,661
..."old curmudgeon" - Gee, I can't wait 'til a comment like "Repetition is the Whetstone of Boredom" gets me a title like that (Hi, Marty)...I will apologize to Chickie (are you still there?) for rubbing my heart off my sleeve, however, it's a big world out there, and some of us have foolishness thrust upon them!

Jackie - Don't let it be about appearances
AnnaStrophic - All it took was a cattle prod
(ps - I wanna go out drinkin' wit yew two)

Bottoms Up!


Page 1 of 4 1 2 3 4

Moderated by  Jackie 

Link Copied to Clipboard
Forum Statistics
Forums16
Topics13,912
Posts229,283
Members9,179
Most Online3,341
Dec 9th, 2011
Newest Members
TRIALNERRA, befuddledmind, KILL_YOUR_SUV, Heather_Turey, Standy
9,179 Registered Users
Who's Online Now
0 members (), 442 guests, and 3 robots.
Key: Admin, Global Mod, Mod
Top Posters(30 Days)
Top Posters
wwh 13,858
Faldage 13,803
Jackie 11,613
tsuwm 10,542
wofahulicodoc 10,510
LukeJavan8 9,916
AnnaStrophic 6,511
Wordwind 6,296
of troy 5,400
Disclaimer: Wordsmith.org is not responsible for views expressed on this site. Use of this forum is at your own risk and liability - you agree to hold Wordsmith.org and its associates harmless as a condition of using it.

Home | Today's Word | Yesterday's Word | Subscribe | FAQ | Archives | Search | Feedback
Wordsmith Talk | Wordsmith Chat

© 1994-2024 Wordsmith

Powered by UBB.threads™ PHP Forum Software 7.7.5