The Chat Thread

[Dr. Dread]

LOL.  I think that was the point.

Still. Asshole.

[Dana]

You guys know I was kidding, right? Hence the slightly ironic long paragraph post about long paragraphs being important?

[Dr. Dread]

You guys know I was kidding, right? Hence the slightly ironic long paragraph post about long paragraphs being important?

Now I do. Good show. 

[Dana]

I guess the paragraph was a bit short for a long paragraph

[Dr. Dread]

I'm afraid you've traumatized our friend Ray.

[karlhenning]

I guess the paragraph was a bit short for a long paragraph

Quite all right, old thing!

[knight66]

Is it just me? Or do you have to read drogulus's posts at least twice?

I don't have to read them at all.

Mike

[ChamberNut]

You guys know I was kidding, right? Hence the slightly ironic long paragraph post about long paragraphs being important?

Sorry, I didn't catch it.  Carry on. 

[Dr. Dread]

I don't have to read them at all.

Mike

Hi, Mike! Haven't changed I see. 

[knight66]

That's right, the one true fixed star in the firmament, until I implode.

Mike

[Lethevich]

      You know, that's not a very healthy view on life. If someone takes the time to say something long and involved, it's usually because the person has a well thought out and studied, not to mention timely to say, and their opinion is always worthwile! It's very rarely because the other person thinks that you're full of it and just wants to prove you wrong. I find that long, drawn out, responses tend to be written by people who have really taken the time to research the subject, and therefore have more important things to say than the rest of you peons. If variety is the spice of life, than someone else's opinion could be just the variety your life needs - the spicier the better! I personally prefer paprika and chili seasonings, which is why I always take the time to read Karl's posts. I also find Bogey's posts to regularly be both nutritious and delicious. But it doesn't really matter whose posts you read, as long as you make sure to always read the long paragraphs that people thoughtfully post on-line, to prove you wrong. Remember- it's for your own good!


But... Anyways... Yeah. Long paragraphs are important.

In my case, I manage to say in two paragraphs what a more articulate person could in two sentences

[karlhenning]

That's right, the one true fixed star in the firmament, until I implode.

Long may your freak flag wave without imploding! So to speak.

[Elgarian]

How long does a short paragraph have to be before it becomes a long one?

[Elgarian]

And while I'm on the case, how short does a long paragraph have to be ... etc, etc.?

[Dana]

Depends upon the shortness of the person involved.

[Dr. Dread]

Depends on the reader.

[Opus106]

How long does a short paragraph have to be before it becomes a long one?

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[Elgarian]

I see. So it would be quite possible for a short paragraph to be too long, and a long paragraph too short? Perhaps even so much so, that the long paragraph might become short and the short paragraph long?

But if that happened, and I said (let's suppose) 'pass me the long paragraph please', I might end up with the wrong one. Or the right one. There's really no way of knowing, is there?

I'm standing on the edge of an abyss of unknowingness.

[Dana]

It depends on whether the person you ask to pass the paragraph is over or under 5'2" - a shift in hight perspective changes depth perception.

[karlhenning]

Depends upon the shortness of the person involved.

Here's one for Bruce:

Robin Hood: And you're a robber too. How long have you been a robber?
Strutter: Four foot one.
Robin Hood: Good lord! Jolly good. Four foot one? Well that-that-that is-is- a long time, isn't it?