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#Workshop - June 29th @ 9pm - Grammar Workshop

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Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
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Originally posted by cherryredhead88
You can also start your review in the experience box and move up to the big box later. I used to do the jibberish thing but I discovered that I ended up repeating myself in reviews because I just copy and pasted what I had written already.
I think only my lingerie reviews have ended up being long enough that I can make that mistake with really. I try to type out as much as I can, and then have a whole bunch of line breaks and then the gibberish. When I come back to it, I'll reread what I have written and go from there.
06/29/2011
Contributor: Kake aka PoeticErotica Kake aka PoeticErotica
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Originally posted by Wondermom
this is similar to what Girl with fire told me, she said start on the easy sections of the extended review, packaging, size etc first
Ha! That's what I normally do. She and I tend to think alike anyway, so I'm not surprised.
06/29/2011
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
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Originally posted by Kake aka PoeticErotica
Awesome, I'll ask her tomorrow. Thank you! And, I do keep meaning to shoot you a message. Wasn't there something specific I was supposed to msg you about? However, it keeps slipping my mind.
I honestly can't remember. But you're welcome to shoot me one whenever anyway, lol.
06/29/2011
Contributor: cherryredhead88 cherryredhead88
Alright here comes the fun part! (not lol) Commas! I still hate the way OWL words this Quick Comma Guide Sheet because I always have a problem with actually defining parts of a sentence, I have always just known what sounded right or wrong.

I am going to try my best to explain where to use commas, but as mentioned earlier I kind of suck at them. (Ironic huh? )
06/29/2011
Contributor: bluekaren bluekaren
I am here...late as usual!
06/29/2011
Contributor: sexyintexas sexyintexas
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Originally posted by Petite Valentine
I'm going to have to come back and read the rest of this thread later because there is a load of laundry that MUST BE DONE. (We need a barfing smiley.) Keep the good ideas coming!
HA! Come to my house, I have 3 teens, a 7 yr old, an old man that works on the road and brings home baskets of clothes, a boxer and all the kids friends...it never ends....
06/29/2011
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
Quote:
Originally posted by cherryredhead88
Alright here comes the fun part! (not lol) Commas! I still hate the way OWL words this Quick Comma Guide Sheet because I always have a problem with actually defining parts of a sentence, I have always just known what sounded right or wrong. ... more
That's ok, I suck at commas too
06/29/2011
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
Quote:
Originally posted by bluekaren
I am here...late as usual!
Hey Karen!
06/29/2011
Contributor: Kake aka PoeticErotica Kake aka PoeticErotica
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Originally posted by Wondermom
it took me at least 5 uses to find my groove with the bsoft
I think you misunderstood... I got my groove right away - a bit too much, perhaps.
06/29/2011
Contributor: Alan & Michele Alan & Michele
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Originally posted by bluekaren
I am here...late as usual!
Hi! Good to see you here
06/29/2011
Contributor: bluekaren bluekaren
You reviewers have some awesome tips...I am taking notes!
06/29/2011
Contributor: Noira Celestia Noira Celestia
Sorry I'm super late I had a killer migraine.
06/29/2011
Contributor: Wondermom Wondermom
Quote:
Originally posted by sexyintexas
HA! Come to my house, I have 3 teens, a 7 yr old, an old man that works on the road and brings home baskets of clothes, a boxer and all the kids friends...it never ends....
5yr old hurricane energetic insomniac autistic boy
06/29/2011
Contributor: Kake aka PoeticErotica Kake aka PoeticErotica
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Originally posted by Alan & Michele
*Symptom*
You are so stressed out you can't seem to put a word on the page...

*Possible Cures*
Get off the computer and use the toy a few more times!!!

Ok, sorry, Michele told me I shouldn't write that but I couldn't resist.
No, you're right. Orgasms produce endorphins which reduce stress and create happy feelings (duh)! Also, we tend to exert ourselves to one extent or another while masturbating or having sex, therefore, we get exercise, releasing more endorphins, and relaxing our muscles, and so on and so forth.
06/29/2011
Contributor: bluekaren bluekaren
Gosh I thought making a standard template would make me a dork! I usually open one of my old reviews with all the breaks that remind me what to add to free form reviews.
06/29/2011
Contributor: Wondermom Wondermom
Quote:
Originally posted by Kake aka PoeticErotica
I think you misunderstood... I got my groove right away - a bit too much, perhaps.
LOL I can't wait to upgrade to a fairy, my mini wand is dying, I think I killed its motor
06/29/2011
Contributor: sexyintexas sexyintexas
Quote:
Originally posted by Wondermom
5yr old hurricane energetic insomniac autistic boy
Makes you truly loooove the times when you get to try a new review item lmao!
06/29/2011
Contributor: Wondermom Wondermom
Quote:
Originally posted by Kake aka PoeticErotica
No, you're right. Orgasms produce endorphins which reduce stress and create happy feelings (duh)! Also, we tend to exert ourselves to one extent or another while masturbating or having sex, therefore, we get exercise, releasing more endorphins, ... more
I always end my BonBon sessions with sore muscles and covered in sweat LOL
06/29/2011
Contributor: cherryredhead88 cherryredhead88
Alright here is yet another OWL link with some examples of right and wrong comma usage. Only way I can really show it!


Use commas to separate independent clauses ( parts of a sentence that can be by themselves, but sound wrong when they are put together without a comma. Hope that makes sense) when they are joined by any of these seven coordinating conjunctions: and, but, for, or, nor, so, yet.

The game was over, but the crowd refused to leave.

The student explained her question, yet the instructor still didn't seem to understand.

Yesterday was her brother's birthday, so she took him out to dinner.
06/29/2011
Contributor: bluekaren bluekaren
I love that you are referencing Owl at Perdue, anything else would gain major scrutiny from me...I am a bit of a geek about grammar.
06/29/2011
Contributor: Wondermom Wondermom
Quote:
Originally posted by bluekaren
Gosh I thought making a standard template would make me a dork! I usually open one of my old reviews with all the breaks that remind me what to add to free form reviews.
free form reviews scare me a little -- I know some products don't allow you to use the extended.
06/29/2011
Contributor: Wondermom Wondermom
Quote:
Originally posted by sexyintexas
Makes you truly loooove the times when you get to try a new review item lmao!
yes, very much -- new toys are mommys therapy lol
06/29/2011
Contributor: cherryredhead88 cherryredhead88
Welcome everyone who just popped in! Glad to see you here Any suggestions are welcome!


Use commas after introductory a) clauses, b) phrases, or c) words that come before the main clause.

(Common starter words for introductory clauses that should be followed by a comma include after, although, as, because, if, since, when, while).

While I was eating, the cat scratched at the door.

Because her alarm clock was broken, she was late for class.

If you are ill, you ought to see a doctor.

When the snow stops falling, we'll shovel the driveway.
06/29/2011
Contributor: sexyintexas sexyintexas
Quote:
Originally posted by cherryredhead88
Alright here is yet another OWL link with some examples of right and wrong comma usage. Only way I can really show it!


Use commas to separate independent clauses ( parts of a sentence that can be by themselves, but sound wrong when they ... more
Ok got this.
06/29/2011
Contributor: cherryredhead88 cherryredhead88
Quote:
Originally posted by bluekaren
I love that you are referencing Owl at Perdue, anything else would gain major scrutiny from me...I am a bit of a geek about grammar.
Awesome! I use Purdue for writing all of my academic papers so I figured why not share the wealth
06/29/2011
Contributor: Wondermom Wondermom
Quote:
Originally posted by cherryredhead88
Welcome everyone who just popped in! Glad to see you here Any suggestions are welcome!


Use commas after introductory a) clauses, b) phrases, or c) words that come before the main clause.

(Common starter words for introductory ... more
aha! I think I get it now.
06/29/2011
Contributor: bluekaren bluekaren
Good stuff from cherryredhead88. I always thought I used commas too much. Turns out I write the way I talk, with with pauses here and there.
06/29/2011
Contributor: cherryredhead88 cherryredhead88


However, don't put a comma after the main clause when a dependent (subordinate) clause follows it (except for cases of extreme contrast).

Incorrect: She was late for class, because her alarm clock was broken.

Incorrect: The cat scratched at the door, while I was eating.

Correct: She was still quite upset, although she had won the Oscar. (This comma use is correct because it is an example of extreme contrast)
06/29/2011
Contributor: BeautifulDarkness BeautifulDarkness
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Originally posted by cherryredhead88
Awesome! I use Purdue for writing all of my academic papers so I figured why not share the wealth
So glad you like to share! I will defiantly be using this site. Grammar is not my friend. lol
06/29/2011
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
Quote:
Originally posted by bluekaren
Gosh I thought making a standard template would make me a dork! I usually open one of my old reviews with all the breaks that remind me what to add to free form reviews.
You wouldn't be the only one. If it's been a while since I've written a lingerie review, I'll go look at one of my older ones for refreshers in what to cover. I do the same thing with condoms lol.
06/29/2011