I like how you all ignored it when he said that he didn't just turn 18.
He's from one of those countries that writes dates in the wrong order. :D I'd be willing to bet that they also use that funky system of measurement that makes sense, too!
Let this be a lesson; overexplaining yourself to try to get out of an imminent FAIL *never* works, it only ensures even more fail. Plus, he had a point, your name is stupid.
Not all countries where English is the mother tongue omit the "and" in numbers, so don't apologise for being a smart ass when you're just an ordinary ass.
There is two of us who are writing these comments. In fact I only wrote the first one. My friend enjoys annoying you people. And my friend was right I am 18 and my birthday was around 4-5months ago.
@XIYL, Back before we made Mr. Professional kill himself and jump off some bridge near his location, I think he easily held the crown for longest off-topic conversation. I remember a few that literally went for days after the article was off the front page.
Well its either 18 years or 118 years and given then level of posting and content I'm sure you can guess which one I'm siding with. Also going with 18 as I can't quite remember what the 90th month of the year is or which one has 90 days.
No, that's not what he's saying. "And" is used in place of a decimal point.
1,234.56
One thousand, two-hundred thirty-four AND 56 hundredths. It's the proper way, but most people don't follow such pedantic rules in colloquial writing. Modern grammar rules dictate this format so that scientific papers and records can be easily read.
Regardless, this thread just goes to show how many Engadget users troll—often unsuccessfully, if I may add.
Kris120890 claims not to care what about his low-ranking nor how people feel about his chosen username, and yet he is criticizing the title of "Seadragon." Not only is he a hypocrite, he is effectively saying that his self-image doesn't matter to him and that people should learn to deal with his poor decisions BUT HE shouldn't have to deal with those of others. He is a (douche-y) troll.
Rollins is an idiot, and the reason why most countries view our great nation so poorly and look past our many altruistic accomplishments and contributions to society. He is not a troll, just dumb.
Gavin is simply spreading some knowledge. Chris, YOU are being the troll. Nothing in his reply was malicious. In fact, he preemptively apologized to anyone who might find him negative. Yes, regional differences cause variations in grammar and mechanics (apologize vs apologise). Yes, if you expect him to respect your country's unique take on numerical nomeclature, then you better as hell respect his as well.
I'm a troll for always having to correct someone who is wrong. It doesn't matter who is wrong or about what matter they are wrong. If someone is wrong, I must correct it. 'Tis the life of a troll.
I intended no disrespect to you or your country, as i am only familiar with how it is done in the USA. Not to say that thats the only way or the right way to wright. I sometimes fail to realize that this site us world wide and commentor's are from other countries. Once again u can correct me if I'm wrong but I was under the influence that numbers and the way they are written was very universal, so that it can be understood across language barriers. As, Hung pointed out 'and' is used to denote a decimal point.
@ Hung thank u for seeing that i was not trying to be malicious, but as a teacher of math that it's instincts that kicked in for me to make that comment.
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Cool tech but stupid name.
your one to talk Kris one hundred and twenty thousand eight hundred and ninety.
Not supposed to be a whole number.
you both have stupid names, and i know how to properly contract "you" and "are."
I WIN!
Probably his birthdate. Which is a totally original name. And probably means he just turned 18. Happy belated birthday by the way.
This name is no stupider than Seamonkey.
Yes it is my birth date and no I haven't just turned 18.
lowest ranking some douche on his birthday.
engadget readers are officially The Best Thing Ever™
My birthday was 4 months ago so it isn't my birthday and no I don't care about pointless low and high ranking. You're pathetic if it does bother you.
@BrandonL: I think, if the number is his birthday, he uses non-US ordered dates, i.e. 12th of the 8th month 1990, not 12th month 8th day 1990.
I like how you all ignored it when he said that he didn't just turn 18.
He's from one of those countries that writes dates in the wrong order. :D I'd be willing to bet that they also use that funky system of measurement that makes sense, too!
It actually makes sense - day - month - year, from 'smallest' to 'largest', it's like the way people talk - the ninth of June, .
It still amazes me that someone born in 1990 (lookin at you, Kris) is legally an adult this year. Oh, and get off my lawn.
@ac14
The proper way to say that number is one hundred twenty thousand eight hundred ninety. With out the words "and". Sorry for being a smart ass.
Also, I think it's Kris' birth date 12-08-90
@Kris,
Let this be a lesson; overexplaining yourself to try to get out of an imminent FAIL *never* works, it only ensures even more fail. Plus, he had a point, your name is stupid.
I could not care less what you think in all honesty.
@Gavin
Not all countries where English is the mother tongue omit the "and" in numbers, so don't apologise for being a smart ass when you're just an ordinary ass.
You care enough to keep checking your email and reply...
There is two of us who are writing these comments. In fact I only wrote the first one. My friend enjoys annoying you people. And my friend was right I am 18 and my birthday was around 4-5months ago.
This has to be the longest off topic conversation I've ever seen on engadget.
@XIYL, Back before we made Mr. Professional kill himself and jump off some bridge near his location, I think he easily held the crown for longest off-topic conversation. I remember a few that literally went for days after the article was off the front page.
Well its either 18 years or 118 years and given then level of posting and content I'm sure you can guess which one I'm siding with. Also going with 18 as I can't quite remember what the 90th month of the year is or which one has 90 days.
@ Chris
No, that's not what he's saying. "And" is used in place of a decimal point.
1,234.56
One thousand, two-hundred thirty-four AND 56 hundredths. It's the proper way, but most people don't follow such pedantic rules in colloquial writing. Modern grammar rules dictate this format so that scientific papers and records can be easily read.
Regardless, this thread just goes to show how many Engadget users troll—often unsuccessfully, if I may add.
Kris120890 claims not to care what about his low-ranking nor how people feel about his chosen username, and yet he is criticizing the title of "Seadragon." Not only is he a hypocrite, he is effectively saying that his self-image doesn't matter to him and that people should learn to deal with his poor decisions BUT HE shouldn't have to deal with those of others. He is a (douche-y) troll.
Rollins is an idiot, and the reason why most countries view our great nation so poorly and look past our many altruistic accomplishments and contributions to society. He is not a troll, just dumb.
Gavin is simply spreading some knowledge. Chris, YOU are being the troll. Nothing in his reply was malicious. In fact, he preemptively apologized to anyone who might find him negative. Yes, regional differences cause variations in grammar and mechanics (apologize vs apologise). Yes, if you expect him to respect your country's unique take on numerical nomeclature, then you better as hell respect his as well.
I'm a troll for always having to correct someone who is wrong. It doesn't matter who is wrong or about what matter they are wrong. If someone is wrong, I must correct it. 'Tis the life of a troll.
@kris
what friends?
@Chris
I intended no disrespect to you or your country, as i am only familiar with how it is done in the USA. Not to say that thats the only way or the right way to wright. I sometimes fail to realize that this site us world wide and commentor's are from other countries. Once again u can correct me if I'm wrong but I was under the influence that numbers and the way they are written was very universal, so that it can be understood across language barriers. As, Hung pointed out 'and' is used to denote a decimal point.
@ Hung
thank u for seeing that i was not trying to be malicious, but as a teacher of math that it's instincts that kicked in for me to make that comment.
Kris ! stupid icon... delete it please...