12-05-2023, 03:47 PM
(12-05-2023, 03:10 PM)French Rage Wrote: - So that's it after 20 years-- so long, good luck?
- I don't recall saying "good luck."
Love this.
https://youtu.be/5Le4sGUeXTk?si=_uztLEasWTfx0wHO
(12-05-2023, 03:10 PM)French Rage Wrote: - So that's it after 20 years-- so long, good luck?
- I don't recall saying "good luck."
(12-05-2023, 03:10 PM)French Rage Wrote: - So that's it after 20 years-- so long, good luck?
- I don't recall saying "good luck."
(12-05-2023, 02:21 PM)Vandelay Wrote: I hate when they start off with something complimentary and then pivot with the words "that being said" to deliver the bad news.
And I hate when they finish with "respect my decision". That's just a slap in the face.
(12-05-2023, 02:21 PM)Vandelay Wrote: I hate when they start off with something complimentary and then pivot with the words "that being said" to deliver the bad news.
And I hate when they finish with "respect my decision". That's just a slap in the face.
2006alum dateline='[url=tel:1701819338' Wrote: 1701819338[/url]']
Vandelay dateline='[url=tel:1701811292' Wrote: 1701811292[/url]']
I hate when they start off with something complimentary and then pivot with the words "that being said" to deliver the bad news.
And I hate when they finish with "respect my decision". That's just a slap in the face.
I'd like to extirpate the transitional phrase, "With that being said," from the English language. It seems like it's practically a requirement in a transfer portal social media post for how often it's (poorly) invoked.
2006alum dateline='[url=tel:1701819338' Wrote: 1701819338[/url]']
Vandelay dateline='[url=tel:1701811292' Wrote: 1701811292[/url]']
I hate when they start off with something complimentary and then pivot with the words "that being said" to deliver the bad news.
And I hate when they finish with "respect my decision". That's just a slap in the face.
I'd like to extirpate the transitional phrase, "With that being said," from the English language. It seems like it's practically a requirement in a transfer portal social media post for how often it's (poorly) invoked.
dabigv13 dateline='[url=tel:1701875963' Wrote: 1701875963[/url]']
They're not kids, they're adults. And if one of my coworkers came for a year or two and left a flowery bullshit message when they left for a competitor, I'd roll my eyes too. Obviously there are bigger problems in the world than what college football players post on social media when they change teams, but now that they are de facto contractors rather than students it's fair we can all be a bit more cynical as fans too.
dabigv13 dateline='[url=tel:1701875963' Wrote: 1701875963[/url]']
They're not kids, they're adults. And if one of my coworkers came for a year or two and left a flowery bullshit message when they left for a competitor, I'd roll my eyes too. Obviously there are bigger problems in the world than what college football players post on social media when they change teams, but now that they are de facto contractors rather than students it's fair we can all be a bit more cynical as fans too.
(12-05-2023, 11:16 PM)lex24 Wrote:2006alum dateline='[url=tel:1701819338' Wrote: 1701819338[/url]']
Vandelay dateline='[url=tel:1701811292' Wrote: 1701811292[/url]']
I hate when they start off with something complimentary and then pivot with the words "that being said" to deliver the bad news.
And I hate when they finish with "respect my decision". That's just a slap in the face.
I'd like to extirpate the transitional phrase, "With that being said," from the English language. It seems like it's practically a requirement in a transfer portal social media post for how often it's (poorly) invoked.
Can we also extirpate “with all due respect”?
(12-05-2023, 11:16 PM)lex24 Wrote:2006alum dateline='[url=tel:1701819338' Wrote: 1701819338[/url]']
Vandelay dateline='[url=tel:1701811292' Wrote: 1701811292[/url]']
I hate when they start off with something complimentary and then pivot with the words "that being said" to deliver the bad news.
And I hate when they finish with "respect my decision". That's just a slap in the face.
I'd like to extirpate the transitional phrase, "With that being said," from the English language. It seems like it's practically a requirement in a transfer portal social media post for how often it's (poorly) invoked.
Can we also extirpate “with all due respect”?
(12-06-2023, 08:13 AM)Chupacabra Wrote: Cool to see you guys don’t get it. These are kids making a decision that’s good for them. They happen to be good at football so they’re public facing. Could it be possible that they enjoyed their time but have a better opportunity? Could it be possible that they want to let the people at their previous school know that they were important to them?
These kids (KIDS!) aren’t going around beating people up or worse. They’re thanking and showing appreciation for the people and institutions who helped get them to this point. Why would you possible be annoyed by that? You’re coming off as grouchy, out of touch jerks. And more, who cares?? This is not an issue.
By your math, we shouldn’t be sending goodbye emails to coworkers when we leave for another job. Instead we should leave middle fingers fully extended, and slam the door on our way out.
Get the heck over it.
(12-06-2023, 08:13 AM)Chupacabra Wrote: Cool to see you guys don’t get it. These are kids making a decision that’s good for them. They happen to be good at football so they’re public facing. Could it be possible that they enjoyed their time but have a better opportunity? Could it be possible that they want to let the people at their previous school know that they were important to them?
These kids (KIDS!) aren’t going around beating people up or worse. They’re thanking and showing appreciation for the people and institutions who helped get them to this point. Why would you possible be annoyed by that? You’re coming off as grouchy, out of touch jerks. And more, who cares?? This is not an issue.
By your math, we shouldn’t be sending goodbye emails to coworkers when we leave for another job. Instead we should leave middle fingers fully extended, and slam the door on our way out.
Get the heck over it.
(12-06-2023, 09:25 AM)Goose Wrote: IMO it is inappropriate for an athlete (or anybody else) to send out a "tweet" to the world explaining their reasons/feelings about changing schools (or jobs). I don't know them personally and I have no business attempting to "judge" their actions one way or another. They don't owe me an explanation and I am in no position to evaluate the sincerity or validity of what is said. That said, if the athlete wants to broadcast to the world, they may. I doubt anyone takes it seriously, one way or another.
I am not their friend or co-worker. When people leave a position at work, they normally contact the people that they think will care (either in person or via email) and thank them for the good things about working together. They don't justify their actions because it isn't necessary. If there are hard feelings, an email isn't going to fix it.
Lets face it. Most of these athletes are "important" to us only because they went to Stanford. We may chose to become emotionally invested in their presence, but that is our choice, not theirs. They know nothing about us, and we know very little about them. Their lives are nothing like our lives, at least in the present. These "goodby" messages are pointless but harmless.
(12-06-2023, 09:25 AM)Goose Wrote: IMO it is inappropriate for an athlete (or anybody else) to send out a "tweet" to the world explaining their reasons/feelings about changing schools (or jobs). I don't know them personally and I have no business attempting to "judge" their actions one way or another. They don't owe me an explanation and I am in no position to evaluate the sincerity or validity of what is said. That said, if the athlete wants to broadcast to the world, they may. I doubt anyone takes it seriously, one way or another.
I am not their friend or co-worker. When people leave a position at work, they normally contact the people that they think will care (either in person or via email) and thank them for the good things about working together. They don't justify their actions because it isn't necessary. If there are hard feelings, an email isn't going to fix it.
Lets face it. Most of these athletes are "important" to us only because they went to Stanford. We may chose to become emotionally invested in their presence, but that is our choice, not theirs. They know nothing about us, and we know very little about them. Their lives are nothing like our lives, at least in the present. These "goodby" messages are pointless but harmless.
(12-06-2023, 10:54 AM)SamuelMcF Wrote: Boy, you would HATE LinkedIn these days!
(12-06-2023, 10:54 AM)SamuelMcF Wrote: Boy, you would HATE LinkedIn these days!
(12-07-2023, 09:53 AM)gailtate Wrote:(12-07-2023, 12:54 AM)norcard10 Wrote: I'm tired of clickbait thread titles
I wish I were better at writing them.
(12-07-2023, 09:53 AM)gailtate Wrote:(12-07-2023, 12:54 AM)norcard10 Wrote: I'm tired of clickbait thread titles
I wish I were better at writing them.
(12-07-2023, 09:39 PM)Mick Wrote:(12-07-2023, 09:53 AM)gailtate Wrote:(12-07-2023, 12:54 AM)norcard10 Wrote: I'm tired of clickbait thread titles
I wish I were better at writing them.
Easy. Here's a primer I title "Nine AMAZING Ways You Can Write Clickbait Titles Like Elon Musk TODAY"
1) Work in outsize adjectives like Weird, Insane, Best, Cheap or Perfect.
2) Headline: (any number) followed by (mildly interesting list)
3) Piggybacking (mention someone famous)
4) "This is What" or "This is Why" or "This is the"...
5) Capitalize ONE word
6) Use power words; e.g., Awesome, Fantastic, Amazing, Best, Fabulous, Terrible, Awful, Dreadful
7) Call to action; e.g., “Watch Now”, “You Need to See This”, “Must-Have Tips”, “Start Today”, “Learn More”, “Check This Out”
8) Address the viewer; e.g. "You" or "Your"
9) Focus on controversy; e.g. "WORST College Football Stadium Attendance Fails"
(12-07-2023, 09:39 PM)Mick Wrote:(12-07-2023, 09:53 AM)gailtate Wrote:(12-07-2023, 12:54 AM)norcard10 Wrote: I'm tired of clickbait thread titles
I wish I were better at writing them.
Easy. Here's a primer I title "Nine AMAZING Ways You Can Write Clickbait Titles Like Elon Musk TODAY"
1) Work in outsize adjectives like Weird, Insane, Best, Cheap or Perfect.
2) Headline: (any number) followed by (mildly interesting list)
3) Piggybacking (mention someone famous)
4) "This is What" or "This is Why" or "This is the"...
5) Capitalize ONE word
6) Use power words; e.g., Awesome, Fantastic, Amazing, Best, Fabulous, Terrible, Awful, Dreadful
7) Call to action; e.g., “Watch Now”, “You Need to See This”, “Must-Have Tips”, “Start Today”, “Learn More”, “Check This Out”
8) Address the viewer; e.g. "You" or "Your"
9) Focus on controversy; e.g. "WORST College Football Stadium Attendance Fails"
newguy dateline='[url=tel:1702010476' Wrote: 1702010476[/url]']
Mick dateline='[url=tel:1702010354' Wrote: 1702010354[/url]']
gailtate dateline='[url=tel:1701968027' Wrote: 1701968027[/url]']
norcard10 dateline='[url=tel:1701935698' Wrote: 1701935698[/url]']
I'm tired of clickbait thread titles
I wish I were better at writing them.
Easy. Here's a primer I title "Nine AMAZING Ways You Can Write Clickbait Titles Like Elon Musk TODAY"
1) Work in outsize adjectives like Weird, Insane, Best, Cheap or Perfect.
2) Headline: (any number) followed by (mildly interesting list)
3) Piggybacking (mention someone famous)
4) "This is What" or "This is Why" or "This is the"...
5) Capitalize ONE word
6) Use power words; e.g., Awesome, Fantastic, Amazing, Best, Fabulous, Terrible, Awful, Dreadful
7) Call to action; e.g., “Watch Now”, “You Need to See This”, “Must-Have Tips”, “Start Today”, “Learn More”, “Check This Out”
8) Address the viewer; e.g. "You" or "Your"
9) Focus on controversy; e.g. "WORST College Football Stadium Attendance Fails"
and that's a GOOD thing.
newguy dateline='[url=tel:1702010476' Wrote: 1702010476[/url]']
Mick dateline='[url=tel:1702010354' Wrote: 1702010354[/url]']
gailtate dateline='[url=tel:1701968027' Wrote: 1701968027[/url]']
norcard10 dateline='[url=tel:1701935698' Wrote: 1701935698[/url]']
I'm tired of clickbait thread titles
I wish I were better at writing them.
Easy. Here's a primer I title "Nine AMAZING Ways You Can Write Clickbait Titles Like Elon Musk TODAY"
1) Work in outsize adjectives like Weird, Insane, Best, Cheap or Perfect.
2) Headline: (any number) followed by (mildly interesting list)
3) Piggybacking (mention someone famous)
4) "This is What" or "This is Why" or "This is the"...
5) Capitalize ONE word
6) Use power words; e.g., Awesome, Fantastic, Amazing, Best, Fabulous, Terrible, Awful, Dreadful
7) Call to action; e.g., “Watch Now”, “You Need to See This”, “Must-Have Tips”, “Start Today”, “Learn More”, “Check This Out”
8) Address the viewer; e.g. "You" or "Your"
9) Focus on controversy; e.g. "WORST College Football Stadium Attendance Fails"
and that's a GOOD thing.