Sooner or later, you're gonna want it. And the second — the second — that happens, you know I'll be there. I'll slip in, have myself a real good day.

Spike ,'Conversations with Dead People'


Natter 69: Practically names itself.  

Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.


DavidS - Dec 01, 2011 6:26:05 am PST #9406 of 30001
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."

He's not right because he's Stephen Fry (video), but it bears thinking about. I reserve the right to agree and disagree in parts.

Well, I concur with him but I'm on record as anti-presciptivist. Also, I find the kind of pedantry that Fry dislikes to be dull and contrary to the livelier impulses in language that he espouses.


§ ita § - Dec 01, 2011 6:29:21 am PST #9407 of 30001
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.

But Fry argues against needing language "correct" on business signs, and then argues for correct language in a professional environment. When did a business become unprofessional? Ralph's isn't in my basement.


Toddson - Dec 01, 2011 6:30:08 am PST #9408 of 30001
Friends don't let friends read "Atlas Shrugged"

ita - it's possible that meeting notices get sent to his junk/spam folder. Or that he doesn't realize what they are. Or he ignores e-mail. Or, possibly, he's a jerk.


§ ita § - Dec 01, 2011 6:49:39 am PST #9409 of 30001
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.

No, he read the invite. He accepted the meeting. He just chose not to send a response when he added it to his calendar. There are four people invited to the meeting. He's the guest of honour. I will not be overwhelmed by email traffic. Keep a meeting organiser informed, will you?


SuziQ - Dec 01, 2011 7:13:42 am PST #9410 of 30001
Back tattoos of the mother is that you are absolutely right - Ame

I rarely, if ever, send a response with my meeting acceptances.

I'm "at work". As in, we are having a craft fair today and I have a table set-up. Also have the work computer set-up. Will try to juggle. I've sold two ornaments so far. The gal with the embroidered toilet paper is back. Her table is directly across from me.


sumi - Dec 01, 2011 7:22:45 am PST #9411 of 30001
Art Crawl!!!

Man, it is chilly in the office today. I am wearing two sweaters and my infinity scarf and only just feel warm enough.


SuziQ - Dec 01, 2011 7:27:52 am PST #9412 of 30001
Back tattoos of the mother is that you are absolutely right - Ame

We got a big snow drop last night and it is still coming down. It a beautiful backdrop for the fair. I just hope the roads are clear when it is time to go home.


meara - Dec 01, 2011 7:30:00 am PST #9413 of 30001

I never send a response if I'm just accepting. If declining I probably would


§ ita § - Dec 01, 2011 7:32:25 am PST #9414 of 30001
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.

Is this in Outlook that you don't send responses? Because if I don't get a response, I can't tell if you're coming or not. Isn't it important that they know? What am I missing?


meara - Dec 01, 2011 7:33:28 am PST #9415 of 30001

It is in outlook, but it means I hit "accept" and it just sends that I've accepted the meeting, no like "do excited for this meeting!" text or anything.