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ShapeSphere · Feb 26, 2007

I'm a nosy type and always look at people's profiles. I'm always curious to know more about people I meet or speak to in real life, and the same applies on this forum. The profiles are very interesting and sometimes very amusing to read. It also adds a "face" and personality to the username.

Couple of things to say. If I sound bossy and opinionated - that's because I am.

It's worth checking spelling and grammar. Some profiles have "I'm a an journalist/writer/whatever" or other errors. Easy to make mistakes, we all do it, and I know it's just a forum, but... it looks cooler if it's correct... what the hell... I am really bossy.

Some people have nothing in their profile. They've been posting a while, but there's zero info. It's their life and choice of course, and they probably want anonymity, and it's not for me to order them, but that just seems a shame. Feels so empty.

Do you feel the same way? Do you peek at profiles? Or am I just pissing in the wind?

aka eraser · Feb 26, 2007

I rarely do unless it's someone I'm trying to get a fix on because of their behaviour on the board.

By the way, in your profile you wrote:

If I ruled the world...:
I would ban Brussel sprouts.

"Brussel" shouldn't be capitalized.

ShapeSphere · Feb 26, 2007

aka eraser said:
I rarely do unless it's someone I'm trying to get a fix on because of their behaviour on the board.

By the way, in your profile you wrote:

If I ruled the world...:
I would ban Brussel sprouts.

"Brussel" shouldn't be capitalized.

It can be. There are alternative spellings.

EngineerTiger · Feb 26, 2007

This is why I never fill out profiles. Too many people wielding editorial pencils out there. Oh, you mean I DON'T rule the world? Thought I did. Oh well, guess that's why I never seem to get the bowing and adoring throngs throwing rose petals under my feet when I go to the grocery store.

ShapeSphere · Feb 26, 2007

EngineerTiger said:
This is why I never fill out profiles. Too many people wielding editorial pencils out there. Oh, you mean I DON'T rule the world? Thought I did. Oh well, guess that's why I never seem to get the bowing and adoring throngs throwing rose petals under my feet when I go to the grocery store.

Eh? I never noticed that.

Considering this is a writing forum, people don't bring up spelling mistakes in threads or posts. We know we're all writing fast and it's just a forum.

rhymegirl · Feb 26, 2007

ShapeSphere said:
I'm a nosy type and always look at people's profiles. I'm always curious to know more about people I meet or speak to in real life, and the same applies on this forum. The profiles are very interesting and sometimes very amusing to read. It also adds a "face" and personality to the username.

Do you feel the same way? Do you peek at profiles? Or am I just pissing in the wind?

I'm also nosy, SS. I check out profiles. Well, maybe curious is a better word. After all, I am a reporter.

Bravo · Feb 26, 2007

ShapeSphere said:
It can be. There are alternative spellings.

we're not talking about "alternative spellings" here. we're talking about grammar rules.

thank you

Cath · Feb 26, 2007

I guess some people are more private than others. There's no harm in that.

And we all make typos.

aka eraser · Feb 26, 2007

Cath said:
And we all make typos.

That was my point.

PeeDee · Feb 26, 2007

I very rarely check out profiles unless, like eraser, I'm trying to get a fix on someone who's a bit off-kilter on the forums. Otherwise, I rarely check them out, I'm afraid. What I need to know about people, I generally get from reading their posts and listening to them talk. That's enough for me.

The Lady · Feb 26, 2007

Yeah, I check profiles and I get so disappointed when there's nothing there.

I once got what I thought was a very mysterious comment in a pm. After replying very cautiously, I discovered it was to do with a comment I'd made in my profile. Nah, don't bother checking it, there's nothing that exotic in there.

ETA, I've just checked my profile and there's all kinds of spelling mistakes in there. I'm not fixing them either. I'm not that bored.

Dawno · Feb 26, 2007

My profile has a lovely picture and many humorous answers to the profile questionnaire. I highly recommend it. USA Today gave it 4 stars.

PeeDee · Feb 26, 2007

Dawno said:
My profile has a lovely picture and many humorous answers to the profile questionnaire. I highly recommend it. USA Today gave it 4 stars.

I read it. I felt it was unique and special, and it really resonated with me!!!

Azure Skye · Feb 26, 2007

I'll check sometimes. As eraser and PD said, I check to get a handle on someone's behavior. Other times, I'll check them because they've said something that impressed me.

rhymegirl · Feb 26, 2007

And ShapeSphere, I have now looked at your profile.

Good advice you have in there.

PeeDee · Feb 26, 2007

You have a good selection of favorite authors, Sphere.

rhymegirl · Feb 26, 2007

PeeDee said:
I very rarely check out profiles unless, like eraser, I'm trying to get a fix on someone who's a bit off-kilter on the forums.

Well PeeDee, one might maintain that just about everybody here is a bit off-kilter.

The Lady · Feb 26, 2007

Dawno said:
My profile has a lovely picture and many humorous answers to the profile questionnaire. I highly recommend it. USA Today gave it 4 stars.

Thank you. I tried it. I particularly enjoyed your answer to the date of birth question.

Pat~ · Feb 26, 2007

Like PeeDee and eraser, I rarely read them unless I'm impressed with someone's posts (positively or negatively), or if someone sends me a PM for the first time. I usually enjoy reading them, though.

ShapeSphere · Feb 26, 2007

Bravo said:
we're not talking about "alternative spellings" here. we're talking about grammar rules.

This thread is going in a strange direction. Shame really. It can be:

brussel spout/brussels sprout/Brussels sprout/Brussel sprout

The capitalisation comes from Brussels in Belgium. So perhaps I should edit it to Brussels sprout.

I thought we all knew that words have alternative spellings. Other websites say otherwise. This says "brussels sprouts". BBC says "Brussels sprouts". Encylopedia Britanica says "Brussels sprouts".

I might change it to Brussels as two British sources are reliable as opposed to somebody proclaiming it's a typo or grammar!

PeeDee · Feb 26, 2007

You are WRONG! and I HATE you for your opinion!

But mostly, I'm just grumpy because I quite like b(B)russel sprouts, cooked properly and with some butter.

ShapeSphere · Feb 26, 2007

rhymegirl said:
And ShapeSphere, I have now looked at your profile.

Good advice you have in there.

Thanks - it's a Latin proverb.

And of course I looked at your profile as soon as you posted.
I do that for everyone. You are at your desk! I know!

Azure Skye · Feb 26, 2007

I just read the profile of everyone who posted in this thread. Take that. Nyah!

PeeDee · Feb 26, 2007

Azura Skye said:
I just read the profile of everyone who posted in this thread. Take that. Nyah!

What?

I'd better put pants on then.

Carrie in PA · Feb 26, 2007

Pat~ said:
Like PeeDee and eraser, I rarely read them unless I'm impressed with someone's posts (positively or negatively), or if someone sends me a PM for the first time. I usually enjoy reading them, though.

Yeah, what Mathter Pat~ said.

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