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[quote=TheManWithAUsername][quote=Anonymous][quote=TheManWithAUsername]Other factors have been mentioned, but the absence of screen names and moderators greatly exacerbates the problem. Even if your name is just "person518," you might be less inclined to mouth off and develop long-term enemies, and you'll certainly be less inclined if you might be banned.

It's always been interesting to me that [b]some people here think that this is a universal internet phenomenon. There are many forums in which almost everyone is civil, if not always kind.[/b][/quote]

ManWithA:  are you feeling ok?  I just noticed an erroneous "it's" on another post of yours.  And the above statement doesn't seem to make sense as it's written or in the context of the thread.  I'm just confused: "this" lacks proper antecedent basis and if something is "universal" it's not a "phenomenon"; right?  
Still way above average, but not your usual top form.  Please explain.[/quote]
Look at the high expectations I've earned through use of a username.

1) "It's" here is a contraction of "it has." You'll have to point me to the other one, but check yourself first, smartypants.
2) I think the antecedent basis requirement is overemphasized. I think it's only a problem if there are multiple possible antecedents, e.g.: "Mary and Jane will be there. I think it's her birthday." I was probably a little looser here than I would be in some contexts, but I don't think that anyone would miss my reference.
3) Re "phenomenon," are you thinking of it in the sense of "phenomenal?" I don't think that usage is the most common one; both dictionaries I checked list it third. Typically, I just use it to mean "occurrence."

BTW, if my grammar is good here, it's mostly from habit. I don't promise or expect perfection in this context. I've noticed more mistakes in my posts here than in other contexts, probably because I'm ranting so often. You're bound to catch me if you keep trying.[/quote]

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