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This is not Toontown.

Dapper Dinosaur
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Stop calling your characters toons. The game refers to your playable guy/girl as a character at all times, not a "toon", because the game developers realized how idiotic it would be to call the player's character a toon.

If you're doing it because it's an old habit: Stop. It makes you look just a bit stupid.
If you're doing it because toon is a shorter word and you're that lazy: Stop. Grow up a little and take some pride in speaking properly.
If you're doing it because everyone else is doing it: Stop bowing to peer pressure.

We can kill this stupid word, but it's going to take a little effort from the guilty parties.
  • Kel
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    Eh...it's silly but not something to get worked up about.
    If someone's using it, just roll your eyes and move on.
    Is this really post worthy? For instance, it's annoying how people try and control what other people say.....but you don't see me making a thread about it.
    By the way, what's your favorite toon?
    Edited by Kel on November 27, 2017 12:30PM
  • SydneyGrey
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    How about mind your own business and stop telling other people what to do?
  • SugaComa
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    I always called them characters ... But now I'm going to be part on the toon revival army ...

    Toons

    Sounds so tuneful when you say it
  • Verbal_Earthworm
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    I use the word Toon to make people like you make threads like this
  • MLGProPlayer
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    Who cares what people call them? It's an MMO community term from the WoW days or whatever. It doesn't need to make sense.

    I say "char" sometimes too.

    Ain't nobody got time to type out "character" every time.
  • Urza1234
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    Warning
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    Warning
    Please report to your assigned grammarian for the annual review of past participles.

    Warning
    The Oxford comma is now mandatory for ages seven and up.

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  • Feanor
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    Everybody now please, one, two, three... TOON!!!!!
    Main characters: Feanor the Believer - AD Altmer mSorc - AR 50 - Flawless Conqueror (PC EU)Idril Arnanor - AD Altmer mSorc - CP 217 - Stormproof (PC NA)Other characters:
    Necrophilius Killgood - DC Imperial NecromancerFearscales - AD Argonian Templar - Stormproof (healer)Draco Imperialis - AD Imperial DK (tank)Cabed Naearamarth - AD Dunmer mDKValirion Willowthorne - AD Bosmer stamBladeTuruna - AD Altmer magBladeKheled Zaram - AD Redguard stamDKKibil Nala - AD Redguard stamSorc - StormproofYavanna Kémentárí - AD Breton magWardenAzog gro-Ghâsh - EP Orc stamWardenVidar Drakenblød - DC Nord mDKMarquis de Peyrac - DC Breton mSorc - StormproofRawlith Khaj'ra - AD Khajiit stamWardenTu'waccah - AD Redguard Stamplar
    All chars 50 @ CP 1900+. Playing and enjoying PvP with RdK mostly on PC EU.
  • LukosCreyden
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    I, too, dislike the word toon.

    However, I am not quite silly enough to make a ridiculous post complaining about it.

    I am, however, silly enough to start using it for the sole purpose of annoying TC.

    Toon
    Struggling to find a new class to call home.Please send help.
  • Hippie4927
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    How 'bout you don't tell me what to do?
    PC/NA/EP ✌️
  • Dapper Dinosaur
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    I made a post about it because it's 7 in the morning and I have nothing better to do. (I wake up at around 8PM, so it's near the end of my day)

    But also because people using dumb words does annoy me at least a little every time I see it.
  • The_Smilemeister
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    I made a post about it because it's 7 in the morning and I have nothing better to do. (I wake up at around 8PM, so it's near the end of my day)

    But also because people using dumb words does annoy me at least a little every time I see it.

    People with dumb names annoy me too. I don't create a meaningless post about them.
  • SBC
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    I made a post about it because it's 7 in the morning and I have nothing better to do. (I wake up at around 8PM, so it's near the end of my day)

    But also because people using dumb words does annoy me at least a little every time I see it.

    It's ok, I also can't stand it.
  • Dapper Dinosaur
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    I made a post about it because it's 7 in the morning and I have nothing better to do. (I wake up at around 8PM, so it's near the end of my day)

    But also because people using dumb words does annoy me at least a little every time I see it.

    People with dumb names annoy me too. I don't create a meaningless post about them.

    Do you even know what dapper means? I get a lot of compliments about my name from people that actually do understand what dapper means, at least once a month, sometimes several depending on how much I play. I have never heard anyone before you saying it's a stupid name, so it's a logical conclusion that you're just trying to find something to nitpick because I called you out on improper word usage.
    Edited by Dapper Dinosaur on November 27, 2017 12:47PM
  • scipionumatia
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    Know what my favorite cartoon is?
    Looney toons
    Scipio Numantia Red guard Nightblade PvP- AD
    Scipio Asiaticus Khajiit Nightblade (CRAFTER/DPS) PvE- EP
    Altmer Nightblade PvP- EP
    Fueoculto Breton Templar (DPS) PvE- EP
    Rasoculto Orc Dragon Knight PvP- EP
    Caethus Argonian Templar (HEAL) PvE- EP
    Vale Oso Nord Sorc (DPS) PvE- AD
    Sir-Galahad-the-pure Altmer Sorc (DPS) PvE- EP
    Scipionumantine Imperial Templar PvP- EP
    Un-bearable Imperial Warden PVP- EP
    Vale Bear Altmer Warden PvP- EP
    Baits-All-Zergs Argonian Dragon knight PVP- DC
  • The_Smilemeister
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    I made a post about it because it's 7 in the morning and I have nothing better to do. (I wake up at around 8PM, so it's near the end of my day)

    But also because people using dumb words does annoy me at least a little every time I see it.

    People with dumb names annoy me too. I don't create a meaningless post about them.

    Do you even know what dapper means? I get a lot of compliments about my name from people that actually do understand what dapper means, at least once a month, sometimes several depending on how much I play. I have never heard anyone before you saying it's a stupid name, so it's a logical conclusion that you're just trying to find something to nitpick because I called you out on improper word usage.

    I do. It's not appropriate for describing a dinosaur by any means.

    Edited by The_Smilemeister on November 27, 2017 12:48PM
  • WaltherCarraway
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    Attack Helicopter
    Back from my last hiatus. 2021 a new start.
  • Dapper Dinosaur
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    I made a post about it because it's 7 in the morning and I have nothing better to do. (I wake up at around 8PM, so it's near the end of my day)

    But also because people using dumb words does annoy me at least a little every time I see it.

    People with dumb names annoy me too. I don't create a meaningless post about them.

    Do you even know what dapper means? I get a lot of compliments about my name from people that actually do understand what dapper means, at least once a month, sometimes several depending on how much I play. I have never heard anyone before you saying it's a stupid name, so it's a logical conclusion that you're just trying to find something to nitpick because I called you out on improper word usage.

    I do. It's not appropriate for describing a dinosaur by any means.

    It's an online persona, you moron. I wasn't aware that the rules for making a name for your online presence had to follow real-life descriptive rules.

    Also, your name is smilemeister, and you're telling me my name is dumb?
    Edited by Dapper Dinosaur on November 27, 2017 12:49PM
  • Kel
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    I made a post about it because it's 7 in the morning and I have nothing better to do. (I wake up at around 8PM, so it's near the end of my day)

    But also because people using dumb words does annoy me at least a little every time I see it.

    People with dumb names annoy me too. I don't create a meaningless post about them.

    Do you even know what dapper means? I get a lot of compliments about my name from people that actually do understand what dapper means, at least once a month, sometimes several depending on how much I play. I have never heard anyone before you saying it's a stupid name, so it's a logical conclusion that you're just trying to find something to nitpick because I called you out on improper word usage.

    How condescending.
    First you try and tell an entire community they should change how they speak because it's annoying to you personally, then you assume people don't know what "Dapper" means?
    And, you're defending a name that's basically well dressed dinosaur. Dinosaurs didn't wear fancy clothing...so yeah, your name is silly.
    It's too early for you to be on this high horse.
    Edited by Kel on November 27, 2017 12:56PM
  • AlienSlof
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    Much ado about nothing.

    I don't care for the term either, but I'm not about to complain about it or tell people what to say/do.
    RIP Atherton, my beautiful little gentle friend, my Shining Light. I will miss you forever. Without you I am a hollow shell.
  • idk
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    I really cannot take this seriously. Seems more for OP's entertainment value.

    BRB, need to swap toons.
    Edited by idk on November 27, 2017 12:59PM
  • Turelus
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    I think it's dumb but well, people are free to use the words they want.
    @Turelus - EU PC Megaserver
    "Don't count on others for help. In the end each of us is in this alone. The survivors are those who know how to look out for themselves."
  • Jade1986
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    Sometimes I say character, sometimes I say toon. Honestly depends on my mood. xD
  • Reverb
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    I suspect you are neither Dapper nor Dinosaur. I also suspect this is not your first time getting indignant and self righteous over something that has absolutely no impact on your life. The first step in not caring how people refer to animated beings is deciding to not care. Give it a try, you might find it liberating.
    Battle not with monsters, lest ye become a monster, and if you gaze into the abyss, the abyss gazes also into you. ~Friedrich Nietzsche
  • Dapper Dinosaur
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    I can't make myself not care about willful ignorance and grade-school level grammar and spelling mistakes. Nobody is a perfect being, and that is one of my character flaws, if you consider valuing basic education a flaw.
  • technohic
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    I'm pretty sure this has been around for MMOs for ages. It's like calling a heavily defensive "toon" a "tank." It's not actually a tank in a literal sense.
  • idk
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    Turelus wrote: »
    I think it's dumb but well, people are free to use the words they want.

    It is fairly common terminology for MMO characters. I realize some may be newer to MMOs and not understand. Certainly not worth the time to create a thread on the subject.
  • Sunburnt_Penguin
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    You’re fuming.
  • czar
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    I can't make myself not care about willful ignorance and grade-school level grammar and spelling mistakes. Nobody is a perfect being, and that is one of my character flaws, if you consider valuing basic education a flaw.
    it's your toon* flaw
    stam scrub
  • AlienSlof
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    I can't make myself not care about willful ignorance and grade-school level grammar and spelling mistakes. Nobody is a perfect being, and that is one of my character flaws, if you consider valuing basic education a flaw.

    This I can agree with and relate to, but apart from important writing, I let it go uncommented-on. If I was a teacher marking an English essay, then yes, full-on grammar ***. For forums, unnecessary.

    I fume often, but do so silently.
    RIP Atherton, my beautiful little gentle friend, my Shining Light. I will miss you forever. Without you I am a hollow shell.
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