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cdrazic93 · 04-15-2015, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Tcoat

I have had whole hour long meetings with engineers where I don't think 10 whole words were ever spoken. If it wasn't for acronyms we probably would have just sat staring at each other. Anybody listening in probably though we were speaking Klingon or something.

It's not really Klingon, probably closer to C++. I'd have to walk it through my math first though. I can be a rough translator, not my specialty.

Tcoat · 04-15-2015, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

I guess it's back to riding you like a naked chick on a moose.

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stugray · 04-15-2015, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Tcoat

The only time anybody's writing style bugs me is when they ....

When people like reporters say things like:

"We are still waiting to see whether in will rain...."
And I am left hanging waiting for the "OR SOMETHING ELSE"

The "whether" means "OF THE TWO OPTIONS", so it drives me bat-shit crazy when they use "whether" and there are NOT TWO OPTIONS.

if there is only one option USE "IF".

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Originally Posted by Tcoat

I have had whole hour long meetings with engineers where I don't think 10 whole words were ever spoken. If it wasn't for acronyms we probably would have just sat staring at each other. Anybody listening in probably though we were speaking Klingon or something.

In those meetings I will slip in "we seem to be experiencing EOOA".
And wait for someone to say "WHAT?" and I answer with "Extreme Overuse Of Acronyms".

tahdizzle · 04-15-2015, 11:47 AM

in the U.S.

In Canada

Tcoat · 04-15-2015, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by stugray

In those meetings I will slip in "we seem to be experiencing EOOA".
And wait for someone to say "WHAT?" and I answer with "Extreme Overuse Of Acronyms".

Oh I bet they can get really excessive in your line of work!

Tcoat · 04-15-2015, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by tahdizzle

in the U.S.

In Canada

The good part is that they are both French chicks!

Dadhawk · 04-15-2015, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Tcoat

^Naked Moose Girl^

You've given a whole new meaning to Moose Girl there, Sir!

Ultramaroon · 04-15-2015, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by stugray

When people like reporters say things like:

"We are still waiting to see whether in will rain...."
And I am left hanging waiting for the "OR SOMETHING ELSE"

The "whether" means "OF THE TWO OPTIONS", so it drives me bat-shit crazy when they use "whether" and there are NOT TWO OPTIONS.

if there is only one option USE "IF".

That is so annoying!

Tcoat · 04-15-2015, 01:19 PM

So point of clarification request:
Is it possible for a thread to go off topic if the topic of the first post has never once been mentioned?

NWFRS · 04-15-2015, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Tcoat

So point of clarification request:
Is it possible for a thread to go off topic if the topic of the first post has never once been mentioned?

No.

It is not possible.

Has anyone tried putting Cadillac badges on their FR-S? I think the lines are similar to those of the CT-S. Has anyone done this? If so post 'em up! I'll be posting pictures as soon as I figure out how to take my Scion badges off. Does anyone know how to do that without ruining the paint? I did a search but couldn't find anything. If anyone has a DIY guide for de badging feel free to post it here! Also, what's the paint code for "Cadillac silver"? Thanks!

-SquadRogue

Tcoat · 04-15-2015, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by NWFRS

No.

It is not possible.

Has anyone tried putting Cadillac badges on their FR-S? I think the lines are similar to those of the CT-S. Has anyone done this? If so post 'em up! I'll be posting pictures as soon as I figure out how to take my Scion badges off. Does anyone know how to do that without ruining the paint? I did a search but couldn't find anything. If anyone has a DIY guide for de badging feel free to post it here! Also, what's the paint code for "Cadillac silver"? Thanks!

-SquadRogue

Thanks for the clarification. That was what I thought but wasn't sure.
In all fairness Squads posts have leveled out and there are far, far worse that have taken his place!

ScoobsMcGee · 04-15-2015, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by cdrazic93

Lmao. Otherwise those idgits who decide to spell everything in acronyms...

I think you just described every Windows admin I know.

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