Interesting article. It reminds me that one rule that's definitely a universal is this: Try not to write things that make you look ridiculous. Even when you're writing contrarian blog posts.

Uh-huh. As it should be. This is a message board, not a science journal. I come here for jokes. Mostly.

I might make an exception for some GW threads.

Pocket Ninja: Interesting article. It reminds me that one rule that's definitely a universal is this: Try not to write things that make you look ridiculous. Even when you're writing contrarian blog posts.

I found his lack of sources to be distracting, as well as his love for Jane Austen.

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1</sup>. Ninja, Pocket. 2009-10-29 12:31:19

Pocket Ninja: Interesting article. It reminds me that one rule that's definitely a universal is this: Try not to write things that make you look ridiculous. Even when you're writing contrarian blog posts.^{[citation needed]}

tl;dr

Yes, proper citing of sources will bore Fark readers to tears

Rule 1 of Writing: Try Not to Sound Like a Doofus

I was thinking becoming a Private Dick was the worst move I'd ever made - then she walked in. This dame was a tall drink of legs and I just realized I was thirsty. She smelled expensive and looked like she could pay the bills, so I was ready to listen to what she was singing. Nervous by nature, and kind of getting used to the whole breathing thing, I checked the window.

Outside in the alley a dark figure loomed. Yeah, she was being tailed. And who could blame the dope? With stems like hers, any man with a pulse would follow her straight into traffic.

Suddenly, a shout rang out, the shadow in the alley had lungs "Hey Henry Hotchkiss, get ovah here quick! Thar's panties to be sniffed!" GOT DAMMIT! (rips paper out of typewriter and throws it away)