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| no no no; new scrabble rules | |
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| Tweet Topic Started: Apr 6 2010, 07:55 AM (828 Views) | |
| sue | Apr 6 2010, 07:55 AM Post #1 |
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HOLY CARP!!!
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That's just wrong.
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| OperaTenor | Apr 6 2010, 07:58 AM Post #2 |
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Pisa-Carp
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Next thing you know texting spelling will count.... :blech: |
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| The 89th Key | Apr 6 2010, 08:06 AM Post #3 |
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| sue | Apr 6 2010, 08:07 AM Post #4 |
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HOLY CARP!!!
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ugh. yeah, that could be next, if they're looking to include 'popular culture' I was thinking with all the bizarro new first names people are giving their kids these day, you could almost put down any sequence of letters and say, "Oh yeah, I meant somebody with that name (or spelling) the other day." And you might be telling the truth. And brand names!? |
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| CHAS | Apr 6 2010, 08:14 AM Post #5 |
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Middle Aged Carp
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Yes, that's just wrong. |
| "You want to be Nice, or you want to be Effective? Make the law or be subject to it?"-Roy Cohn | |
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| VPG | Apr 6 2010, 08:53 AM Post #6 |
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Pisa-Carp
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O.K. my name is Vincent, will Vince be Acceptable? Joe? Fred? Nick? Beth? I need a ruling quick. |
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I'M NOT YELLING.........I'M ITALIAN...........THAT'S HOW WE TALK! "People say that we're in a time when there are no heroes, they just don't know where to look." Ronald Reagan, Inaugural, 1971 | |
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| Mikhailoh | Apr 6 2010, 09:33 AM Post #7 |
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If you want trouble, find yourself a redhead
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kthxbai. 23 points with no doubles or triples. |
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Once in his life, every man is entitled to fall madly in love with a gorgeous redhead - Lucille Ball | |
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| Riley | Apr 6 2010, 10:02 AM Post #8 |
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HOLY CARP!!!
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What's the big deal? If you want to use those rules, use them. If not, don't.
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| Piano*Dad | Apr 6 2010, 10:09 AM Post #9 |
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Bull-Carp
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| Mikhailoh | Apr 6 2010, 10:13 AM Post #10 |
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If you want trouble, find yourself a redhead
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It's the continuing dumbing down of things. |
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Once in his life, every man is entitled to fall madly in love with a gorgeous redhead - Lucille Ball | |
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| Kincaid | Apr 6 2010, 10:18 AM Post #11 |
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HOLY CARP!!!
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I don't like Scrabble. I want a dictionary that uses place names, foreign words, Latin and the like. I still can't get over not being allowed to use the name "Dixie". I mean, it's supposed to be like a crossword puzzle, right? Don't they use proper nouns? You should see how my daughter likes to play - she goes off the board if need be and correct spelling is sometimes...um...optional. |
| Kincaid - disgusted Republican Partisan since 2006. | |
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| kenny | Apr 6 2010, 10:18 AM Post #12 |
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HOLY CARP!!!
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+1 It is about money. More people today CARE about popular culture, American Idol, movie stars, blah blah blah.
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| Qaanaaq-Liaaq | Apr 6 2010, 10:19 AM Post #13 |
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Senior Carp
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The new Scrabble rule will cause friction between two groups of players. Newcomers to the game will want to use the new rule concerning the acceptance of proper nouns. The regulars will want to abide by the old rule disallowing proper nouns. The regulars also fear a slippery slope in which further changes concerning rules could be made such as allowing internet slang (LOL), foreign words, etc. Maybe they think the game will also become less intellectual by being able to use proper nouns. The "dumbing down" as Mikhailoh mentioned. |
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| kenny | Apr 6 2010, 10:21 AM Post #14 |
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HOLY CARP!!!
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Worrying about spelling is so yesterday. ![]() Hey, they should have a set of rules targeted to appeal to liberals, another set for conservatives. Exploit and enlarge the divisions in society for profit.
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| Mikhailoh | Apr 6 2010, 10:21 AM Post #15 |
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If you want trouble, find yourself a redhead
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In another sense, what would you expect of a generation that was told that everything they did or wanted to do was just hunky dory, and they should feel GREAT about themselves even if they accomplished nothing? Anything goes at the altar of |
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| Aqua Letifer | Apr 6 2010, 10:24 AM Post #16 |
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ZOOOOOM!
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Not sure how the generation argument comes into play here. Do we know the age of the decision makers who made this happen? |
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| kenny | Apr 6 2010, 10:25 AM Post #17 |
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HOLY CARP!!!
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In one sense this is just fine. Mattel just a business looking for ways to sell more product by appealing to today's potential customers. People change and we are more stoopid and shallow now. A game that appears to appeal to intellectuals is doomed in a country where GWB actually got reelected, and Sarah Palin is embraced by zillions. ![]() Stupid is the new black. |
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| Mikhailoh | Apr 6 2010, 10:27 AM Post #18 |
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If you want trouble, find yourself a redhead
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Got a pretty good idea, there. Slacker.
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| Aqua Letifer | Apr 6 2010, 10:31 AM Post #19 |
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ZOOOOOM!
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I dunno if I'd be laughing so hard. What with the 'conomy being what it is, us slackasses will be the ones looking after you old types. Hope y'all like Froot Loops and toaster waffles 'cause that's what I can make. |
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| OperaTenor | Apr 6 2010, 10:47 AM Post #20 |
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Pisa-Carp
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I'd rather see them officially incorporate triple word score for profanities before they did this. |
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| Luke's Dad | Apr 6 2010, 10:59 AM Post #21 |
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Emperor Pengin
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Then we're in deep (triple word score for Opera Tenor)!
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| The problem with having an open mind is that people keep trying to put things in it. | |
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| Aqua Letifer | Apr 6 2010, 11:05 AM Post #22 |
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ZOOOOOM!
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I'm entirely comfortable with that. For a lot of companies they've brought this on themselves. |
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| Mikhailoh | Apr 6 2010, 01:59 PM Post #23 |
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If you want trouble, find yourself a redhead
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I didn't have all that great a work ethic at that age and I doubt the X'ers did either. They'll develop one as it becomes clear that it is advantageous to do so. Edited by Mikhailoh, Apr 6 2010, 01:59 PM.
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| Free Rider | Apr 6 2010, 02:11 PM Post #24 |
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Fulla-Carp
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| LWpianistin | Apr 6 2010, 02:32 PM Post #25 |
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HOLY CARP!!!
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I'm pretty sure my understanding of a good work ethic was established around the age of 10. It depends on the person. Fine with me if others have no work ethic - they'll get fired so I have a better chance of finding a job! As for the Scrabble issue - WTF? So much for it being an educational game. Next thing you know, kids won't know how to read the hour hands on a clock! |
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