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Posted: 10/18/2001 2:18:37 AM EDT
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Quoted: Man, i'm not a foil hat guy at all. But now [red]i'm[/red] beginning to get a little cautious about the recent influx of new members who are "first time AR buyers" Trust me on this. |
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Posted: 10/18/2001 2:19:33 AM EDT
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Just in case you haven't been watching the news lately, evil assault weapon sales are at an all time high. Gun stores are running dry of everything from revolvers to shotguns to semi-auto rifles. The people coming here probably did a search on their computer for "ar-15" to find some more information about the firearm they just bought. ar15.com comes up on the first page of a word search on AOL and Yahoo. I don't find the influx at all surprising.
Now when these newbies start asking us how to convert their new rifles to full-auto is when I'll start screaming troll. "Do what you will, just give the 'all these new guys are JBTs out to take our guns away' rant a rest." |
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Posted: 10/18/2001 2:19:47 AM EDT
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I am a first time AR buyer.[:K][:K][:K][:K]
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Posted: 10/18/2001 2:38:45 AM EDT
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I agree, lot's of new members and I don't think it's all from the recent buying spree. Always watch your six.
BTW Carrot.....fix your signature......it starting to bug the crap outa me[;)] Sgtar15 [img]http://www.stopstart.fsnet.co.uk/mica/MiscManhack.gif[/img] |
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Posted: 10/18/2001 2:47:38 AM EDT
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rg00red- That was my initial thought as well. Even my local gun shop sold of the Sport Utility Rifles that had been collecting dust for months, in a matter of days after 9/11-
But it works both ways. The nature of this site, and others like is, definitley is a "red-flag" in the mind of Big-Brother... CNN did a story about the gubment "monitoring sites that discuss stockpiling weapons, and"... you get the point. I think after 9/11, a lot of do-gooders woke the fuck up, and went out and got an efficient tool to protect themselves. No doubt. But another byproduct of 9/11 is government scrutiny of websites- just like this one. Matter of fact, let's just say this one in particular. |
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Posted: 10/18/2001 3:16:58 AM EDT
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Resist the urge when someone posts "What's in your arsenal" or "How many rounds do you keep".
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Posted: 10/18/2001 3:21:15 AM EDT
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Tell me again what a good idea it was to do away with the post counts? What better way to spot a new arrival.[:(!]
Last time I will beat this dead horse.[8)] |
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Posted: 10/18/2001 3:30:56 AM EDT
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I'm a first time buyer of AR-15, and a newbie here too. I have lots of other stuff, but I've always wanted an AR. Went through google, found this site, and the rest is history!
I now have an OLY, and a bunch of ammomans Q3131A. This site, and you folks were a tremednous help. Thanks! |
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Posted: 10/18/2001 3:52:03 AM EDT
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Quoted: Guys, watch yer step. Trust me on this. Be careful, please. Great, that's all we need, more fear mongering. Even if your "suspicions" are founded, act no different than before the putative "influx of infidels." If you don't want undesirables knowing about you, then as a general rule, don't post personel stuff on the web. If you got nothing to hide, don't fricken worry about it and live your life. |
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Posted: 10/18/2001 4:09:41 AM EDT
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They're Watching you ...
[peep] edited to add.. And so is Waxman... [IMG]http://www.us-israel.org/jsource/images/People/waxman.jpg[/IMG] |
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Posted: 10/18/2001 4:12:53 AM EDT
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I am a realativly new member, and soon to be first tim AR buyer. however, as a military retiree very familure with AR style weapons (I carried an M-16A1 for 9 years) and the fact that I have been planning the purchase for the past 2 years dosent make me a "reactive" fire arms purchaser. The fact is I have been accumulating parts for some time because I look forward to building my AR. The satisfaction of completeing the first build is as good as the first shot. [:)>]
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Posted: 10/18/2001 4:19:51 AM EDT
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Yeah, I admit it. I've never owned a firearm, haven't even owned six or seven pre-bans from back when there wasn't such thing as a "ban."
I'm just here to get all the survivalist information I can and then I'm high tailing it to the mountains and wait for judgement day, you know it's coming soon. Naw, that's all bull, I'm just a victim of bad timing. Been an AR owner/shooter/enthusiast for years, figured it was high time I sought out others like me. Seems like I made the right decision settling here. |
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Posted: 10/18/2001 4:21:12 AM EDT
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Good to hear that Huntclubsec. Stick around.
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Posted: 10/18/2001 4:23:45 AM EDT
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Quoted: I'm just here to get all the survivalist information I can and then I'm high tailing it to the mountains and wait for judgement day, you know it's coming soon. That's funny. |
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Posted: 10/18/2001 6:34:56 AM EDT
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ok, ok, I'm ATF. You caught me. But I've been here for almost 2 years.
FWIW, I, like most all of you, am very cautious about what I post. |
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Posted: 10/18/2001 6:46:05 AM EDT
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I don't even own any firearms. I just come here for the photoshop threads.
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Posted: 10/18/2001 6:53:54 AM EDT
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I've been on AR15 since May, I did'nt buy one till September, but I've shot many for years, also in full auto. The 9/11 did have a little to do with, did'nt know if I'd get one with the way there flying off the shelves, and happen to have the bucks for one, got a Colt 16"er and love it. My purchase was greatly on the info you guys provided, and I can't thank you guys enough!
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Posted: 10/18/2001 6:55:09 AM EDT
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Well, I've had my AR for over a yr now and I signed up on this page about 6 mos ago but I've never started a topic or posted a reply before today. Just been lingering in the background. (ain't that scarry!)
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Posted: 10/18/2001 6:59:28 AM EDT
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I just joined, but I've been reading the posts on ar15 on and off for a while. Just because I joined last month don't think I'm a newbe to shooting. I have over 40 years experience. My joining had nothing to do with 9/11.
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Posted: 10/18/2001 7:05:37 AM EDT
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OK, I'm new to site also, but, not new to AR's.
Doing 7 years in US Army, the last weapon I carried was the M16 Carbine. And since I liked this weapon, it was a natural to own. Now how do I get a M249????? [}:D] |
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Posted: 10/18/2001 7:07:21 AM EDT
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I Dont even have a gun not even sure what one even looks like if any of you live near NPRK and have one of them ar15 things maybe you could run it by my office I mean maybe we could go out and let me try it out or something I wont tell anyone. [X]
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Posted: 10/18/2001 7:10:40 AM EDT
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I don't think this is fear-mongering at all. I agree that we are probably a lot more watched since 9/11 than we were before, and this should serve as a reminder to be carefull about anything personal or questionable that you post. The powers that be are a little jumpy right now.
__________________________________________________ [img]www.fixyerdamnsignatureMcUZI.com/notshowing.jpg[img] |
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Posted: 10/18/2001 7:17:04 AM EDT
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Do you not think that any federal agency that wanted someone here did not have them rgistered and posting here a long time before 09/11/01?
Newbies are just that, newbies. The feds among us have been here for a long time. That and I know the damn Canadians are spying on us all here. |
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Posted: 10/18/2001 7:19:04 AM EDT
[#24]
You mean this website is about [red][i]guns[/i][/red]!
I thought it was for 15 year olds! You know, I Ar 15. [smoke] |
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Posted: 10/18/2001 7:23:37 AM EDT
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Maybe we should just put a link to Ass-Web somewhere in every thread as a distractor. They're a much better target than we are.
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Posted: 10/18/2001 7:37:17 AM EDT
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You are absolutely correct, things are not always what they appear to be. And remember the Miranda warning "Anything you say, can and will be used against you in a court of law" That also goes for anything that you post on AR15.com.
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Posted: 10/18/2001 7:46:27 AM EDT
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Right, so don't post anything that would inculpate you in criminal activity. That pretty much goes for anytime and anywhere, unless you want to spill your guts regarding a crime you committed. If that's the case, do it somewhere else, like a police station.
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Posted: 10/18/2001 7:58:44 AM EDT
[#28]
Quoted: Man, i'm not a foil hat guy at all. But now [red]i'm[/red] beginning to get a little cautious about the recent influx of new members who are "first time AR buyers" Guys, watch yer step. Trust me on this. Be careful, please. Hmmmmm, it would appear that YOU are a newly registered member.[;)] |
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Posted: 10/18/2001 8:00:28 AM EDT
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Quoted: Right, so don't post anything that would inculpate you in criminal activity. That pretty much goes for anytime and anywhere, unless you want to spill your guts regarding a crime you committed. If that's the case, do it somewhere else, like a police station. Agreed, but I think that we need to be even more wary that this is a lot more open right now. I think that's what McUZI was trying to say. You're both right. |
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Posted: 10/18/2001 8:03:36 AM EDT
[#30]
I just happened to get my money for my AR on 9-11. I wasnt going to let the terrorists stop me from buying my AR. Its the second one I've owned.
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Posted: 10/18/2001 8:03:47 AM EDT
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They could be also looking for shirts. I just got my AR15United we stand shirt. A few people at work liked it. A couple people saw AR15.com and said "I have to go to that web site and get me on". These were people who had no idea what AR15 stands for.
PS. Anyone have any silencers for sale? MG lowers? Please send me your home address and I will mail you a check. |
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Posted: 10/18/2001 8:09:32 AM EDT
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Who is I_luv_carrats? We know who I_luv_carrots is. An imposter?
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Posted: 10/18/2001 8:12:31 AM EDT
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I am a newbie here also but by no means on my first AR. I grew up on my Dads SP1 Colt. From where I have been and what I have seen and know, I will say this.
I agree with what a few of you have said. Yes we need to be careful, maybe even a little more so than before. No we do not need to panick. Yes Big brother is watching. No I am not concerned personally because I have nothing to hide. As long as you keep your own stuff straight then there is nothing to fear. Yet. Most of the new people are probably just that. A lot like me may have long been involved with AR's and just recently decided to look for sights such as this to hang out and talk with other AR lovers. Other's may need to avoided like the plague, or in current times, anthrax! [:)] [sniper] |
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Posted: 10/18/2001 8:16:14 AM EDT
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Well, I'm a first time AR buyer myself. I have not been in the military, so I have no formal training with said firearm. I'm not a dumbass weiner reactive buyer. I sold a bolt action rifle and bought a lower receiver right before 9/11, so I was planning on building an AR for a while. My main intention is to try to compete in some High Powered Rifle competitions, and maybe some practical rifle comps.
Like I mentioned, I'm not a dumbass, so before I even go near the range with my AR (when I get the parts,and get it all together!), I will know how it functions, and how to take it down and put it all back together. I will try to find some training, as far as the highpower rifle competition goes, as I've never done it, and I'm not familiar with the shooting positions. (anyone in the Austin, TX area that is, and wouldn't mind helping out a newbie would be appreciated!) |
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Posted: 10/18/2001 8:23:38 AM EDT
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Well, I hope the ATF and Homeland Security agents dish out some of that new budget money and become members so I get a shot at the LEGP drawing. [:D]
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Posted: 10/18/2001 8:23:38 AM EDT
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Quoted: Who is I_luv_carrats? We know who I_luv_carrots is. An imposter? I was wondering the same thing, but decided that someone was trying to make a point with "things are not always what they appear to be." |
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Posted: 10/18/2001 8:49:00 AM EDT
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Every time I buy a new sporter (we aren't allowed to own any thing that has the word AR-15 stamped on it here in the great state of NJ), my palms sweat, my fingers tremble, my lips smack with anticipation, and I stay up nights fondling it. In other words, I feel like a newbie. Does that count?
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Posted: 10/18/2001 9:17:31 AM EDT
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Just to clear the air. I don't own an AR or anything resembling a gun. I buy hunting licenses every year, but do not hunt. I frequent my local range, but I always borrow someone elses guns. All of the credit card reciepts from gun shops are for non-gun related items. The records of my attending gun shows are because I like to buy army canteens. (boy, I'm a NUT for non-combatant military surplus!) All that money I spent on q3131a is really just a mis-understanding as it happens to be the model number of the vcr I bought! (to think that it also refers to some kind of rifle ammo!). All websites that I have visited that refer to firearms, porn or non-politically correct behavior were stumbled upon purely by accident. Those that I have stumbled upon repeatedly just shows how stupid and irresponsible I am. Thank GOD that I have a government that can protect me from myself! [peep]
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Posted: 10/18/2001 9:19:54 AM EDT
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You don't think .gove gets tired of seeing "which Fat chick you fuck?" Posts McUzi?
Who cares if they watch, better for them to see more people own AR's and such. Cold war in our country. c-rock |
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Posted: 10/18/2001 9:44:53 AM EDT
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Quoted: You mean this website is about [red][i]guns[/i][/red]! I thought it was for 15 year olds! You know, I Ar 15. [smoke] I Am Weasel! |
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Posted: 10/18/2001 9:46:01 AM EDT
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I've got select fire M-16s, M14s, BARs, FALs, ABCs, guns, hats, knifes, peashootes, super soakers and any other damn thing you can think of.
I've got Ma Dueces, LAWS, Red Eyes, Stingers, back pack nukes, rotten eggs and tomatoes, and big rocks. I got an F15 Eagle, an A-10 Warthog, an F18 Hornet, a Honda 400 XR and a Huffy 18 speed. There all in basement right now. I have black belts in Ty Kwando, Jujitsu, Karate, Bitch slapping and baby pinching. I can kick any body's ass such that they will be sitting on the back of their head. I can jump higher, dive deeper, come up dryer... Somebody's at the door. I'll finish this when I get back. |
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Posted: 10/18/2001 12:00:14 PM EDT
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Oh c'mon. In such a politically correct and overly moderated group as this one? Nah. They'd come to spy and end up feeling right at home. Hmmm. |
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Posted: 10/18/2001 12:05:56 PM EDT
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Quoted: You are absolutely correct, things are not always what they appear to be. And remember the Miranda warning "Anything you say, can and will be used against you in a court of law" That also goes for anything that you post on AR15.com. Whoever you are- Where ever you are- May I say that was the most beautiful trap in the history of the net. Fucking poetry man [>(] I wish i'd have thought of it... [:D] |
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Posted: 10/18/2001 2:52:22 PM EDT
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Why would someone who is spying even register at all? I wouldn't be concerned about newbies as much as I would 'guests'.
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Posted: 10/18/2001 3:28:43 PM EDT
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Neither "IRREGARDLESS" nor "ANYWAYS" is a word in the English language [red]irregardless ir·re·gard·less [ìrri grdlss ] adverb (nonstandard) See regardless [/red] [blue]anyways an·y·ways [énnee wàyz ] adverb anyway: anyway (regional)[/blue] [img]http://www.ar15.com/members/albums/SGB%2FIs%2520Too%2520%2D%2520Is%2520Not%2Egif[/img] |
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Posted: 10/18/2001 3:33:25 PM EDT
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...........oh, and by the way.....
[b]Paranoia[/b] par·a·noi·a [pèrr nóy ] noun 1. distrust: extreme and unreasonable suspicion of other people and their motives 2. PSYCHIATRY psychiatric disorder: a psychiatric disorder involving systematized delusion, usually of persecution [img]http://www.stopstart.fsnet.co.uk/smilie/monkes.gif[/img] |
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Posted: 10/18/2001 3:55:05 PM EDT
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I've thought about joining the FBI. Does that make me evil?
Actually, I've thought about it since they need geologists, they pay well, and I wouldn't have to worry about lay-offs as much. |
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Posted: 10/18/2001 4:06:31 PM EDT
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Quoted: Neither "IRREGARDLESS" nor "ANYWAYS" is a word in the English language [red]irregardless ir·re·gard·less [ìrri grdlss ] adverb (nonstandard) See regardless [/red] [blue]anyways an·y·ways [énnee wàyz ] adverb anyway: anyway (regional)[/blue] LOL! And to add... Since he was refering to "words" plural, it should be Neither "IRREGARDLESS" nor "ANYWAYS" [s]is a[/s] [red]ARE[/red] word[red]s[/red] in the English language |
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Posted: 10/18/2001 4:16:41 PM EDT
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Quoted: Whoever you are- Where ever you are- May I say that was the most beautiful trap in the history of the net. Fucking poetry man [>(] I wish i'd have thought of it... [:D] Thank You, the ultimate compliment. I actually used this on some punk that was flaming me and sending me Email bombs. I changed one letter of his screen name and then sent his father an email explaining how I have decided to explore an "alternate lifestyle" and how I had fallen in love with my best friend. FrankSquid. |
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Posted: 10/18/2001 7:02:40 PM EDT
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Quoted: LOL! And to add... Since he was refering to "words" plural, it should be Neither "IRREGARDLESS" nor "ANYWAYS" [s]is a[/s] [red]ARE[/red] word[red]s[/red] in the English language Wrong. When parts of a subject are separated by "or" or "nor", the verb must agree with the "nearest part". Meaning, if the noun nearest to the verb is singular, then the verb is singular (regardless of the use of the two pronouns). Ergo, since "anyways" is singular (one of two words- each singular- making up the subject), the use of the verb "is" is correct. I believe my source would be one of many rules found in Little, Brown, if I recall correctly (and I do). Mensa schminza. |
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