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Originally posted by spudnik
This misuse of language drives me crazy as well. I'll often use certain acronyms (e.g. LOL, ROTFL, IMO), but rarely -if ever- will I use something like "ur" or "str8." Generally speaking though, I'm very much a language purist. My co-workers call me the "Grammar Nazi" because I'm somewhat anal-retentive about grammar- and spell-checking our sites and advertising materials. They just don't see the need for the semi-colon in porn...
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Bless you, bless you! There are a few of us out there, and personally, I think it's unwise to assume that people don't care about spelling and grammar when it comes to porn. The way I see it, if a company doesn't pay attention to details as basic as spell-checking and having someone with a grasp of the language proof-read their marketing materials, I have to assume that they're not concerned with other details, like customer service. I've seen ads in the webmaster magazines, and banner ads for sponsors that contain errors an eighth-grader would have caught; and I decide right then & there that those folks will not get any of my business, no matter how good their reputation might be or how slick their sites are. I simply believe that if you expect to get paid for your product or service, you need to present yourself in a professional manner, which includes paying attention to things like proper use of the language.
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Originally posted by emmanuelle
I own a % of a 2nd hand book store.
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I'm SO jealous! Ever since I was a little kid, I've wanted to own a bookstore (what better business for bibliophiles?). Hopefully one day that dream will come true.
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Originally posted by emmanuelle
There is of course a time & place for audiobooks. While they dont offer the same creature comforts that a tome does, and are certainly no comparable substitute, an audiobook is far better than other listening alternatives. I listen to them in the car during long trips to make the time pass more enjoyably, although I admit to preferring cheezy novels in the car, and more substantive reading in my hands.
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Listening to an audiobook in the car is definitely ok. In fact, here in Los Angeles where many people have long commutes (and where drive-time radio, with the notable exception of Public Radio, totally SUCKS!), it's a freakin' godsend!
Almost finished with
Every Woman... The author offers some truly excellent advice and information as well as many resources. The book is definitely a must-have -- for women AND men.