I knew I would learn something new when I posted this thread.
I Like Numbers
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Not only does octothorpe sound better, but most people probably won't know what you're talking about, which makes for even more fun.
Let's start a new social network and use 'octothorpe' instead of 'hashtag.'
The character limit will be 8.
We will call it WizPuckDana.
Here's a related article that describes both the hijacking of the sign as a social media tool, and its origins as the "pound" sign in Latin. I haven't source-checked the information, but it's still an interesting read.
Octothorpe | 99% Invisible
Sorry for hijacking the thread...
Octothorpe | 99% Invisible
Sorry for hijacking the thread...
Well . . . clearly what the world is lacking is another social network.
And who better than us?
; )
I kind of like the idea of a social media site that can't refer to itself...
I am definitely going to do this!
And will apply to join your new network!
As for numbers, I love them, also. I am a sucker for dates, too. I have a friend at work, whose son was born on 09/08/10 at 12:34am.
"octothorpe numbers rock!
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I am a sucker for dates, too. I have a friend at work, whose son was born on 09/08/10 at 12:34am.
That's great, even if you aren't particularly into numbers. Pity though you Americans use the incorrect notation for dates then. In the notation that's used over here (day first, then month) it would be 08/09/10
Reminds me of a story I've once heard about a man who was pulled over by the police:
Police Officer: "What's your date of birth?"
Man: "Three four five six"
PO: "What?"
M: "Three four five six"
PO: "I'll ask again: what's your date of birth?"
M: "Like I said: three four five six"
PO: *sigh* "Can I see your driver's license please?"
M: "Sure" (hands over said license)
PO: "It says here April 3rd 1956"
M: "Like I said: three four five six, 3/4/56"
(please note my earlier comment about European-mainland notation of dates)
HOORAY! "octothorpe first member"
The first member had to have a number inserted in her username, so that worked out well.HOORAY! "octothorpe first member"
That's the nicest aside anyone's ever said to me!Cool!
As an aside, I wish you were my daughter's teacher. She would love you!
I get it. They still do that when I pass out calculators in class.My favorite number is 5318008.
Can't get anything past the Teach.
Das right.Can't get anything past the Teach.
Like we're the only country that does it that way. Huh? Oh, never mind.That's great, even if you aren't particularly into numbers. Pity though you Americans use the incorrect notation for dates then. In the notation that's used over here (day first, then month) it would be 08/09/10
(please note my earlier comment about European-mainland notation of dates)
Well, we don’t wear our jumpers back to front, and that's all i have to say about that.