Rule Number 9 (All Please Read.)

[fordm60]

Hello all, I thought perhaps a general reminder would be helpful to all of us. Most of us are capitalizing all the words in the subject of their thread. Some are not, and it takes me quite a while to go into every post that has lowercase letters and fix the title. I provided the pertinent information from Rule # 9 below. I have also provided a hot link to the sticky that has all the rules in case some of us do not know where to find the Forum Rules. I am not trying to be a pain in the @ss, I would just like to participate and read threads instead of spending an hour or more capitalizing thread titles everyday. Please PM me if you have any questions.
Thank you and happy puffing!!

Robert.
Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar
9. In order to maintain the quality of our forum and facilitate communication, it is the policy of PipesMagazine to encourage the use of standard spelling, punctuation and grammar.
Members are requested to proof read their posts before submitting them. Please capitalize words in the thread titles.
Hot link to Forum Rules.

 

[michaelmirza]

Fair enough, but it should be noted that according to standard grammar practices (Chicago Manual, MLA, etc.), words that are coordinating conjunctions, articles, or prepositions are not supposed to be capitalized. http://grammar.yourdictionary.com/capitalization/rules-for-capitalization-in-titles.html
Ex:
Improper: "Going To A New Shop In Tuscon!"

Proper: "Going to a New Shop in Tuscon!"

 

[mso489]

It upgrades the headings of threads a lot to have them capitalized. It's not part of Rule Number 9, but it also helps a lot if the heading gives an accurate idea of what the thread is about. Please don't have headings like: "Just Wondering," "Another Day," or even "A Beginner's Question." Give a real sense of what the question is, or what you're wondering. I miss things I'd like to read and respond to, or open threads I don't want to read, all because of poor headings. Sorry to be such an old fuddy-duddy, but everyone feels this way (I feel sure) though many are long suffering and say nothing.

 

[papipeguy]

I always thought it was a goofy rule. But when I'm in someone else's house I play by their rules and will continue to do so here. I will also point out that not every one is a grammarian. Colloquialisms are used and accepted since they make a particular point. Should abbreviations be discouraged? I'd rather get the gist of a conversation than worry about it's grammatical syntax. Just my 2 cents.

Now back to our regularly scheduled program.

 

[lordofthepiperings]

Yes, all these dang acronyms should be discouraged. It takes less time to type out shaking my head than it does for me to Google SMH.

 

[sablebrush52]

Y wood i need to proof reed? i'm a grown man. i no how to spel and to puncuate to. what is it with this efeet itelectual snobery!
EDIT: i spelt snobery rong it shud be spelt snoberie.

 

[cigrmaster]

ford, does it or doesnt it say mod next to yur name shut the fck up and stop whining if it takes you ten hours a day to cleeen up titles and threds to freeking bad
Oh yeah. all you retards who have paragrapghs with no breaks in them, get a clue. I have no patience to read a 500 word novella with no paragraphs. From now on when I see them, I am going to have a mod delete it and make you right it over again. :nana:

 

[frozenchurchwarden]

Michael Mirza:

Fair enough, but it should be noted that according to standard grammar practices (Chicago Manual, MLA, etc.), words that are coordinating conjunctions, articles, or prepositions are not supposed to be capitalized. http://grammar.yourdictionary.com/capitalization/rules-for-capitalization-in-titles.html

The great thing about the English language is that there are no official rules. The only definition of "Proper" is whatever the faculty approves of and will get you good marks.
In this case it goes a step further and the Almighty Grand Poobah Kevin dictates reality itself on the forums, everything you do is sustained purely by his will and his holy HTML, and regulated his Legion of Mods, and if they say to capitaizE thE lasT letteR oF everY worD, iT shalL bE donE.
Thankfully that's not what Rule Number 9 says.

 

[peckinpahhombre]

I have been a member of this site since 2012 and I am proud to say that I have yet to read the forum rules. I am waiting for the picture book or movie version.

 

[cigrmaster]

peck, we all know you never read the rules as when it comes to breaking rule number 9, no one has been as admonished as you have been.

 

[huntertrw]

Just in case any Forum members forget this rule, simply click on the white triangle in the image below to be reminded:
Revolution Nine

 

[misterlowercase]

...pretty wild version of #9!
Reminds me of Negativland...
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTrHwH2gEY8

 

[johnnyreb]

 

[deathmetal]

It's not part of Rule Number 9, but it also helps a lot if the heading gives an accurate idea of what the thread is about. Please don't have headings like: "Just Wondering," "Another Day," or even "A Beginner's Question." Give a real sense of what the question is, or what you're wondering.

I heartily second this. It also helps people find your topic via search. Along those lines, also consider using WordPress/bbPress's tagging.

 

[indianafrank]

9. In order to maintain the quality of our forum and facilitate communication, it is the policy of PipesMagazine to encourage the use of standard spelling, punctuation and grammar.

I'm guilty of dangling a few participles.

 

[cobguy]

I started reading this thread but then misplaced my modifier ... anyone seen it? :D

 

[winton]

I have never broken any of the rules, but I have caused some to be written.

 

[fishingandpipes]

Fair enough, but it should be noted that according to standard grammar practices (Chicago Manual, MLA, etc.), words that are coordinating conjunctions, articles, or prepositions are not supposed to be capitalized. http://grammar.yourdictionary.com/capitalization/rules-for-capitalization-in-titles.html
Ex:
Improper: "Going To A New Shop In Tuscon!"

Proper: "Going to a New Shop in Tuscon!"

Thank you. As someone who was an English major, this kills me.

 

[anarchisthermit]

One does not need to be a grammarian to use at least reasonably accepted grammar. I have seen posting here and elsewhere that may have had a valid point but gave up reading it because it was too painful to follow. I always wonder if it is caused by ignorance or laziness. Most likely a combination.

 

[warren]

Do not forget that this is not an "American" or US board. There are many members to whom English is a second language as one rule points out. And, there are the members who are simply uncaring with respect to grammar and spelling, preferring to present an image of themselves as "thumb texters" or rubes. Some are quick to realize their mistake and adjust. Others simply disappear when they realize what an intolerant bunch we are. Also, we should not forget those that post a message or two simply to get a rise out of the members. We just have to live with, or even have a bit of fun with some of them.