People are smarter than they ever were. They do a lot more these days than they did in the olden days. Lazy?
How many people do you know that cannot drive a manual transmission car? Probably about 80%.
Are people actually smarter now?
When you say "do a lot more" what exactly does this mean? Time spent on the computer? Useless chatting on cellphones simply 'cause you can? Pretending to be busy?
"Doing more"
and being more effective are two different (but not necessarily mutually exclusive) things.
So that's why I keep thinking "hamster" is spelled with a "p". I had always wondered about that. Plus, pipingdesign.com was founded in 1998, an obvious glaring omission.
I note that the above site doesn't appear to have been updated in a while (or is that, "awhile"?) but it's still relevant.
Some errors can legitimately be explained by the, "I-was-typing-so-fast-and-made-mistakes-because-I' m-so smart/cool-ADD-disabled-and-don't-have-time-to-che ck" phenomenon, but mostly it's just laziness.
One thing I've noticed about the best Slashdot comments (+5, where I read) is the care taken with the structure and spelling.
However, some people intentionally misspell things trolling for corrections.
Why should a spell checker be a priority? Is it intended for non-native English speakers?
I beleive that spell checkers are the equivalent to changing your grades by hacking into the school's computer.
It takes about 4 seconds to type a possible misspelt word into an online big dic to check its meaning and correct sequence of letters. They even suggest alternate, widely-understood arrangements of the letters in case your spelling of "fish" begins with a "p".
Or are all the brilliant Slashdot spelling apologists so involved and busy that they can't take the time to check stuff.
Where did this idea that Governments should use taxes as tools of social engineering ever get started?
You are obviously confused. "social engineering" means tricking people so that you can get access to something they don't really want to give to you. I know this because I read Slashdot. I suppose I could go on about the hi-jacking of language, but choose not to.
When you say "I'm sure a cleverly-placed explosive can make it happen much more easily.", aren't you referring to the "it" as being the mindset of chaos?
Chaos as we know it, aside from being a powerful support mechanism of sekrit agents worlwide, serves to confuse the population and gradually erodes the previously-existing popular mindset.
Now, the going radio theory is that there is a problem near the Niagra New York/Canada border. The Pentagon is saying that there is no indication of terrorism.
See what happens when the mad cow / low-flush toilet / softwood lumber disputes are not resolved to our satisfaction?
[adopt Kodos voice] Bwahhahahaha!
I empathize with those affected with the current power outage. The only problems WE had were putting on extra layers of clothing to keep warm and no hot meals for a few days. What do you do when there's no way to keep cool?
CBC Radio's "As It Happens" has a Real Audio interview with one of the team members. It's about 15 minutes into the first part of the show.
"On Saturday, an American team launched a model airplane from Cape Spear, Newfoundland. And today that plane landed successfully in Ireland. It marks the longest distance - 3020km - ever travelled by a model airplane - and over the Atlantic no less. Les Hamilton is part of the Maryland team behind the launch of the plane. We've reached him in St. John's, Newfoundland."
I think the article mentions something aboot a TV press conference / media attention about their recording of the seismics of the event, plus wasn't the explosion on a Saturday? Those without the net at home would undoubtedly surf for the event on Monday.
Is Jan Brunvand good enough for you? As you mention, "talking to experts in the field" would be nice, but expensive. Plus, that would open the door to subtle manipulation.
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People are smarter than they ever were. They do a lot more these days than they did in the olden days. Lazy?
How many people do you know that cannot drive a manual transmission car? Probably about 80%.
Are people actually smarter now?
When you say "do a lot more" what exactly does this mean? Time spent on the computer? Useless chatting on cellphones simply 'cause you can? Pretending to be busy?
"Doing more" and being more effective are two different (but not necessarily mutually exclusive) things.
Brain? I assume that is his real name.
Eeyu! Look anal? I can see being anal, or sounding anal, but I'd hate to look anal!
Maybe the owner of the original statement has two rosy cheeks and one brown eye.
What the hell is a 'grit' anyway?
And what does this have to do with Natalie Portman. The slashdot search function fails me.
While you're at it, what is a "LART"? Is it like a clue stick? Which should be applied first, and when?
1998: Drudge Report, Google, HampsterDance, iMac, DMCA, PayPal
So that's why I keep thinking "hamster" is spelled with a "p". I had always wondered about that. Plus, pipingdesign.com was founded in 1998, an obvious glaring omission.
CBC radio airs a program called "Workology". Past show subjects can be reviewed and listened-to (RAM) here.
A lot of it is pretty funny and useful.
Assign everyone large, heavy, foam-covered clue sticks so you can play Whack-a-mole with your cube neighbours.
Invite the nearest PHB to play, but take the foam off first.
But what about the words the proofreader doesn't misspell commonly? Or when they check someone _else_'s work?
I see your first point. I assume that people that read a lot (offline) sort of "zone in" on spellings that "don't look right" and then check.
Same thing would apply regarding reviewing someone else's work if they're using Evelyn Woodski's Spd rdng tchnqus (old SNL skit).
i doubt you have to double clutch to change gears because you don't have a synchromesh gearbox
Double-clutch downshifting to match engine revs while decelerating is a beautiful thing when done properly.
Heel and toe downshifting is a bit more complex.
Carmack says: Some people have commented that I am trying very hard to make aerospace like software, and that's the truth
Unfortunate analogy?
Any good proofreader already knows the words s/he commonly misspells, right?
http://www.urban75.com/Mag/troll.html
' m-so smart/cool-ADD-disabled-and-don't-have-time-to-che ck" phenomenon, but mostly it's just laziness.
I note that the above site doesn't appear to have been updated in a while (or is that, "awhile"?) but it's still relevant.
Some errors can legitimately be explained by the, "I-was-typing-so-fast-and-made-mistakes-because-I
One thing I've noticed about the best Slashdot comments (+5, where I read) is the care taken with the structure and spelling.
However, some people intentionally misspell things trolling for corrections.
Why should a spell checker be a priority? Is it intended for non-native English speakers?
I beleive that spell checkers are the equivalent to changing your grades by hacking into the school's computer.
It takes about 4 seconds to type a possible misspelt word into an online big dic to check its meaning and correct sequence of letters. They even suggest alternate, widely-understood arrangements of the letters in case your spelling of "fish" begins with a "p".
Or are all the brilliant Slashdot spelling apologists so involved and busy that they can't take the time to check stuff.
"This sentence contains exactly threee erors."
Where did this idea that Governments should use taxes as tools of social engineering ever get started?
You are obviously confused. "social engineering" means tricking people so that you can get access to something they don't really want to give to you. I know this because I read Slashdot. I suppose I could go on about the hi-jacking of language, but choose not to.
Mechanical Engineering Magazine (from ASME) has a couple of related articles on Disney Animatronics, for those interested:
Wild mouse in the funhouse (2000)
The fantastical meets the practical (1997)
When you say "I'm sure a cleverly-placed explosive can make it happen much more easily.", aren't you referring to the "it" as being the mindset of chaos?
Chaos as we know it, aside from being a powerful support mechanism of sekrit agents worlwide, serves to confuse the population and gradually erodes the previously-existing popular mindset.
Now, the going radio theory is that there is a problem near the Niagra New York/Canada border. The Pentagon is saying that there is no indication of terrorism.
See what happens when the mad cow / low-flush toilet / softwood lumber disputes are not resolved to our satisfaction?
[adopt Kodos voice] Bwahhahahaha!
Canadian World Domination Map
I empathize with those affected with the current power outage. The only problems WE had were putting on extra layers of clothing to keep warm and no hot meals for a few days. What do you do when there's no way to keep cool?
CBC Radio's "As It Happens" has a Real Audio interview with one of the team members. It's about 15 minutes into the first part of the show.
"On Saturday, an American team launched a model airplane from Cape Spear, Newfoundland. And today that plane landed successfully in Ireland. It marks the longest distance - 3020km - ever travelled by a model airplane - and over the Atlantic no less. Les Hamilton is part of the Maryland team behind the launch of the plane. We've reached him in St. John's, Newfoundland."
I think the article mentions something aboot a TV press conference / media attention about their recording of the seismics of the event, plus wasn't the explosion on a Saturday? Those without the net at home would undoubtedly surf for the event on Monday.
I humbly apologize for my apparent inability to clearly link.
Are you a crank? I can't tell.
Is Jan Brunvand good enough for you? As you mention, "talking to experts in the field" would be nice, but expensive. Plus, that would open the door to subtle manipulation.
They use Atomz as a search engine, it is excellent.
I don't think I've ever heard Barbara referred to as "little gator". Maybe you are thinking of Tommy from www.sewergator.com
Paul
Bribery? Do you know how much I had to pay to get this story submission on the front page?
Paul (not snopes)