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This. It's a generational thing. It's short for "this guy's got it, this guy has articulated what we are all/I am thinking". or sometimes "this is the point tha
by noja 15y ago
This. It's a generational thing. It's short for "this guy's got it, this guy has articulated what we are all/I am thinking". or sometimes "this is the point that must be addressed".
I don't even use "This.", but your suggestion to write "I completely concur with the spirit of.." had me falling asleep before I'd even got to the end of the sentence.
Consider this: lots of people are using the word, why not adjust to them, rather than have them adjust to you?
- davidw 15y ago> had me falling asleep before I'd even got to the end of the sentence. Apologies, but I'm not interested in dumbed down conversations, and will continue to employ, and advocate the use of English from beyond a 6th grade level, as it makes for richer, more nuanced discussions.
- noja 15y agoMaking a sentence longer for the sake of it doesn't increase the value of a conversation.
- ehsanu1 15y agoWhile I agree with your sentiment, I don't believe davidw wants longer sentences for the sake of length. He simply wants people to use fully formed sentences, with variety in their structure and sophistication. If you ever see some Reddit threads, you may be inclined to agree.
- willpower101 15y ago^that^ ;) Concision is the currency of well formed thoughts on the web. Also, I agree that it's a generational thing. People who have a problem with it are usually older. (Or maybe just too sensitive.)
- davidw 15y agoI give up. Off to watch reruns of "Ow my balls" and drink some Brawndo.