I re-posted this back on the ATC, but I feel it needs to be read again. http://bunnyears.net/dan/?p=1057

Seriously, ellipsis' are rude and very much annoying, when not used appropriately.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ellipsis

It's intended for a slight pause in speech. It's even fine for chat or IM's, when you want to indicate you're about to continue your discussion with another big block of text. It's not something you end each sentence with, or to leave as an insult. If you're annoyed with someone or something, say what it is. One period is the perfect number to end your sentence with.

I put this in General Discussion, because I take this seriously. If you do, too, please share in the discussion.

I will say I may use it more than I should, but it does fit my trains of thought, as I wonder from one subject to the next, and i have used it a time or two as an f-u. But then again, i will say, the overuse of the ellipsis can, and does, get quite old.

Hope it wasn't me this time, I've been trying to cut down on that.

Naw, CB. I see it overused everywhere. On JTV, forums (all of them) and Twitter. I'm not singling out anyone here.

never thought it was an insult. o.O

I do it all the time . . I'm sorry but I started it long before I knew what it was. I've seen this post here before and I started doing this . .. .. or this . . . .. believe me, if I wanted to say **** you to anyone here I would just say and move on.

*singing* One is the loneliest number...

I admit I'm guilt of ellipsis abuse from time to time, although i tend to use it to break up large blocks of thought.

I mainly use ellipsis for the proper uses. Proper quotes of course, and an unfinished thought.

Chris:

I admit I'm guilt of... abuse from time to time, although i tend to use... large blocks...

I just don't know what to think of that...

Of course, I see them used improperly all the time, and I'm sure I'm guilty of trailing off with them when in chat or something.

I knew they were used as a way to signify a pause in thought or speech, but i didn't know there was only supposed to be three periods , or what they were called... now i know, thanks.

LOL I realize I never posted the link I intended to in the OP. I updated it, but will also include it, here.

http://bunnyears.net/dan/?p=1057

Should I just not post anymore?? lol. I use them because it's how I think. Nothing else.

You think in three dots?

I'm not asking you not to post. I'm just trying to make people aware of how annoying and passive aggressive it comes off. I'm sure many people, including you, don't realize they're doing it. Being made aware could be a right step, however.

Can anyone imagine filling out an application and answering "Four years..." when asked "How long were you at your last employment?"? How about the DMV? Eye color? "Blue...".

I know people that just do it as a habit, and nothing more, which is fine. You can usually tell when someone means it as a **** you, or they're trying to be a *******. When used that way, its really annoying, its probably one of my biggest pet peeves. As said in the article you posted, if you have something to say, say it, don't waste my time with damn dots, lol.

yea i agree pk dot dot dot