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Morechocmorechoc · 2023-10-06T09:25:38+00:00

It seems so rude to me when people end their post with 'end of'. Like they are so very self important, and only what they say matters. More and more people seem to be doing it on here.

MisschiefMaker · 07/10/2023 14:09

Weatherwax134 · 06/10/2023 12:38

The one that gets me is "......here". People say it as if it makes them a complete expert on whatever is being discussed.
"Nursery worker here, its really important that...."
"Garden centre employee here, you should always..."

Completely irrational I know, but bothers me nonetheless 🤐

Haha this grates on me too.

I also dislike "Dear reader," which just makes me internally cringe .

Original poster

Morechocmorechoc · 06/10/2023 18:41

I'm glad I'm not alone in my thoughts here, thanks everyone. To the poster who said I must post things that annoy people, you're wrong, end of!!!!!

OP posts:

JaneJeffer · 06/10/2023 14:26

You do realise

🤬

Snugglemonkey · 06/10/2023 14:02

twilightcafe · 06/10/2023 10:31

Using 'End Of' is proof that the poster couldn't argue their way out of a paper bag and is trying to dodge debate.

Totally agree. They just make themselves look stupid.

MangoAF · 06/10/2023 13:53

ALSO
”large of nork”
”ample of thigh”
”skinny of foot”
etc

MangoAF · 06/10/2023 13:52

“Sense check”
“hi guys, I’ve just bought 2000 thread count Egyptian cotton sheets for my super king size bed that was handmade in Nepal by craftsmen out of tmalamala wood, I’ve bought and arranged seven brand new goose down pillows too with soft linen pillow cases and a put a throw on the end made from cashmere and hand dyed with pastel shades….. talking to my friend on the phone and she just said it sounds a bit too luxe….. can I just get a sense check here? Does this sound cosy and comfortable to you or is it just me?”

a) no your friend did not
b) just use your own brain

StTropezTan · 06/10/2023 13:50

“So, now you’re an expert then?”

No, I never said I was, but I can still have an opinion.

Great thread btw, I thought it was just me who had these little dislikes.

Pizzalover46 · 06/10/2023 13:46

I've just been "End of-ed" on another thread. Made me laugh, I thought "Na I don't fancy shutting up because you've tried to tell me to" 🤣

Brefugee · 06/10/2023 13:44

Scarlettpixie · 06/10/2023 13:43

I hate it when people stick 'just sayin' on the end.

urgh. Seriously urgh.

What i really can't stand is "blah blah blah - hear me out" 26 pages of text.

nope. Give me the tl;dr or fuck off

Scarlettpixie · 06/10/2023 13:43

I hate it when people stick 'just sayin' on the end.

KimberleyClark · 06/10/2023 13:38

Annoys me when people set out their posts like a poem, with the lines all different lengths.

Weatherwax134 · 06/10/2023 12:38

The one that gets me is "......here". People say it as if it makes them a complete expert on whatever is being discussed.
"Nursery worker here, its really important that...."
"Garden centre employee here, you should always..."

Completely irrational I know, but bothers me nonetheless 🤐

Hooplahooping · 06/10/2023 12:00

Oh I’m completely on board with you OP. It gives me HUGE ick. Like someone has read something they think sounds clever and are parroting it as if it’s a huge and original fait accompli. Also ‘mic drop’. You don’t need to bait a response if I’m you have composed a well thought through post…

( I’d like to add ‘I’m just playing devils advocate’ - 95% of the time they are in fact ‘being a douche rocket of the highest order’)

Pix56 · 06/10/2023 11:59

Add "rage inducing". It's always used on an insignificant comment.

waistchallenge · 06/10/2023 11:56

Add "gently..." to the list 🤮

Brefugee · 06/10/2023 11:54

Haha - are you new to the internet?

icallitasplodge · 06/10/2023 11:52

YABU. I don’t think people intend it to stop people talking. Just that this point has been made. Like full stop. Or that’s it. Or underlining a sentence.

I am sure we all say things that upset others.

Move22 · 06/10/2023 11:49

Put your big girl pants on.

MeinKraft · 06/10/2023 11:47

BigTedLittleTedCardboardBox · 06/10/2023 11:29

'End of' definitely signals a certain type of person. DH and I use it in a lighthearted piss-taking ironic manner when we just want to get our own way over something trivial. "We're having a tea break, end of" when gardening or something.

I also find a big wall of text asking for help with something or ideas followed by "... Go!" rage inducing. Like everyone's so keen they can't hold themselves back.

Yes 'go!' And 'discuss' really fuck me off!

curaçao · 06/10/2023 11:42

The one that annoys ne most is when posters return to a debate to say ' is this still going on?', as thought their post in itself isn't prolonging the thread

VeridicalVagabond · 06/10/2023 11:39

It does seem odd to start a discussion by saying "end of discussion".

I'd love it if people took it literally and just didn't respond.

Greenfinch7 · 06/10/2023 11:37

I hate:
'But I digress'
and
'I'll probably get my. arse handed to me on a plate" (or similar expression), followed by something bland and barely controversial

BigTedLittleTedCardboardBox · 06/10/2023 11:29

'End of' definitely signals a certain type of person. DH and I use it in a lighthearted piss-taking ironic manner when we just want to get our own way over something trivial. "We're having a tea break, end of" when gardening or something.

I also find a big wall of text asking for help with something or ideas followed by "... Go!" rage inducing. Like everyone's so keen they can't hold themselves back.

MapleSyrupWaffles · 06/10/2023 11:27

Yes, very arrogant of them.

I also hate "And breathe". As wanky as the others.

Most of them are just overused and/or used in slightly the wrong context, which negates any effect the poster thought they'd have.

punnetofcherries · 06/10/2023 11:23

Nothing to see here, move on

I hate it!!!!