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  • realJSOPR realJSOP

    I've observed that some of the pun threads really push the edge of correctness, and I'd like to establish some guidelines before it gets too far out of hand. 0) All pun terms must be presented in bold text. 1) A pun term, once used, cannot be use again in the same message branch. 2) More credit is given to pun terms that are not part of another word. 3) This guideline intentionally left blank. 4) Messages that are not part of the pun thread (or branch), should not be posted within that thread/branch.

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    Electron Shepherd
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    John Simmons / outlaw programmer wrote:

    1. All pun terms must be presented in bold text.

    Why? If you can't spot the pun in the first place, perhaps you shouldn't be playing... 4) Messages that are not part of the pun thread (or branch), should not be posted within that thread/branch. True, but that applies to all posts, surely?

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      John Simmons / outlaw programmer wrote:

      1. All pun terms must be presented in bold text.

      Why? If you can't spot the pun in the first place, perhaps you shouldn't be playing... 4) Messages that are not part of the pun thread (or branch), should not be posted within that thread/branch. True, but that applies to all posts, surely?

      Server and Network Monitoring

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      realJSOP
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      Electron Shepherd wrote:

      Why?

      Because they're MY guidelines.

      Electron Shepherd wrote:

      If you can't spot the pun in the first place, perhaps you shouldn't be playing...

      I was more concerned with our international (and quite often) clueless audience.

      Electron Shepherd wrote:

      1. Messages that are not part of the pun thread (or branch), should not be posted within that thread/branch. True, but that applies to all posts, surely?

      No, and don't call me Shirley...

      .45 ACP - because shooting twice is just silly
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      "Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass..." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997
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      "The staggering layers of obscenity in your statement make it a work of art on so many levels." - J. Jystad, 2001

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      • C CalvinHobbies

        Good answer, all I could come up with was something about a shrubbery, and here's Monty Python with the Business News.

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        You still haven't fixed the typo in your signature.

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          You still haven't fixed the typo in your signature.

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          Rajesh R Subramanian
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          Michael Schubert wrote:

          You still haven't fixed the typo in your signature.

          He's tired of fixing it every time when he posts a message. :laugh:

          “Follow your bliss.” – Joseph Campbell

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          • realJSOPR realJSOP

            I didn't expect the bloody Spanish Inquisition...

            .45 ACP - because shooting twice is just silly
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            "Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass..." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997
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            "The staggering layers of obscenity in your statement make it a work of art on so many levels." - J. Jystad, 2001

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            Corporal Agarn
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            John Simmons / outlaw programmer wrote:

            expect the bloody Spanish Inquisition

            Nobody expects the Spanish Inquisition!

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            • realJSOPR realJSOP

              I've observed that some of the pun threads really push the edge of correctness, and I'd like to establish some guidelines before it gets too far out of hand. 0) All pun terms must be presented in bold text. 1) A pun term, once used, cannot be use again in the same message branch. 2) More credit is given to pun terms that are not part of another word. 3) This guideline intentionally left blank. 4) Messages that are not part of the pun thread (or branch), should not be posted within that thread/branch.

              .45 ACP - because shooting twice is just silly
              -----
              "Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass..." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997
              -----
              "The staggering layers of obscenity in your statement make it a work of art on so many levels." - J. Jystad, 2001

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              Corporal Agarn
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              John Simmons / outlaw programmer wrote:

              1. Messages that are not part of the pun thread (or branch), should not be posted within that thread/branch.

              So if we want to make a comment without a pun do not post?:confused: Yes I am truly confused, this is a serious question. Thanks.

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              • realJSOPR realJSOP

                Electron Shepherd wrote:

                Why?

                Because they're MY guidelines.

                Electron Shepherd wrote:

                If you can't spot the pun in the first place, perhaps you shouldn't be playing...

                I was more concerned with our international (and quite often) clueless audience.

                Electron Shepherd wrote:

                1. Messages that are not part of the pun thread (or branch), should not be posted within that thread/branch. True, but that applies to all posts, surely?

                No, and don't call me Shirley...

                .45 ACP - because shooting twice is just silly
                -----
                "Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass..." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997
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                "The staggering layers of obscenity in your statement make it a work of art on so many levels." - J. Jystad, 2001

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                justin p
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                John Simmons / outlaw programmer wrote:

                I was more concerned with our international (and quite often) clueless audience.

                what?

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                • R Rajesh R Subramanian

                  Michael Schubert wrote:

                  You still haven't fixed the typo in your signature.

                  He's tired of fixing it every time when he posts a message. :laugh:

                  “Follow your bliss.” – Joseph Campbell

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                  CalvinHobbies
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                  Rajesh R Subramanian wrote:

                  Michael Schubert wrote: You still haven't fixed the typo in your signature. He's tired of fixing it every time when he posts a message.

                  Actualy, this was the first time I've hard it mentioned. Resolved. :D too many Principals, not enough schools.

                  ///////////////// Groucho Marx Those are my principles, if you don't like them… I have others.

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                  • realJSOPR realJSOP

                    Electron Shepherd wrote:

                    Why?

                    Because they're MY guidelines.

                    Electron Shepherd wrote:

                    If you can't spot the pun in the first place, perhaps you shouldn't be playing...

                    I was more concerned with our international (and quite often) clueless audience.

                    Electron Shepherd wrote:

                    1. Messages that are not part of the pun thread (or branch), should not be posted within that thread/branch. True, but that applies to all posts, surely?

                    No, and don't call me Shirley...

                    .45 ACP - because shooting twice is just silly
                    -----
                    "Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass..." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997
                    -----
                    "The staggering layers of obscenity in your statement make it a work of art on so many levels." - J. Jystad, 2001

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                    Mark Randel
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                    John Simmons / outlaw programmer wrote:

                    No, and don't call me Shirley...

                    ummm.... you forgot to bold Shirley...

                    ____________________________________________________ I'd rather have a frontal lobotomy than a bottle in front of me... Bill W

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                    • C CalvinHobbies

                      Rajesh R Subramanian wrote:

                      Michael Schubert wrote: You still haven't fixed the typo in your signature. He's tired of fixing it every time when he posts a message.

                      Actualy, this was the first time I've hard it mentioned. Resolved. :D too many Principals, not enough schools.

                      ///////////////// Groucho Marx Those are my principles, if you don't like them… I have others.

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                      Trevortni
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                      Wow, that response to somebody pointing out a typo is a work of art on sew many levels.

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                      • M Mark Randel

                        John Simmons / outlaw programmer wrote:

                        No, and don't call me Shirley...

                        ummm.... you forgot to bold Shirley...

                        ____________________________________________________ I'd rather have a frontal lobotomy than a bottle in front of me... Bill W

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                        Trevortni
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                        Nah - surely it was bold of him to not want to be called Shirley.

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                          John Simmons / outlaw programmer wrote:

                          expect the bloody Spanish Inquisition

                          Nobody expects the Spanish Inquisition!

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                          John Oxley
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                          "\S\p\a\n\i\s\h\ \I\n\q\u\i\s\i\t\i\o\n" Escaping the Spanish Inquisition

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                          • realJSOPR realJSOP

                            I've observed that some of the pun threads really push the edge of correctness, and I'd like to establish some guidelines before it gets too far out of hand. 0) All pun terms must be presented in bold text. 1) A pun term, once used, cannot be use again in the same message branch. 2) More credit is given to pun terms that are not part of another word. 3) This guideline intentionally left blank. 4) Messages that are not part of the pun thread (or branch), should not be posted within that thread/branch.

                            .45 ACP - because shooting twice is just silly
                            -----
                            "Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass..." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997
                            -----
                            "The staggering layers of obscenity in your statement make it a work of art on so many levels." - J. Jystad, 2001

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                            CodeGimp
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                            Well that's just knit picking, isn't it?

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                              "\S\p\a\n\i\s\h\ \I\n\q\u\i\s\i\t\i\o\n" Escaping the Spanish Inquisition

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                              debug.Assert(Spanish Inquisition); Expecting the Spanish Inquisition.

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