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Mae · **01-11-2015, 01:45 PM**

I use ellipsis' (ellipsi? or is it like moose where it's both singular and plural?) a lot. Probably more than I should, but I find it to be super versatile. I use it to indicate pauses in trains of thought and moments where someone is struggling to find the right word, trailing off, and moments of silence of any flavor. I also use it when someone else has paused for a little bit and I'm not quite sure if they're waiting for me to respond or they're still typing -- to sort of indicate that, yes, I'm still there, I'm just waiting to make sure that they're done.

And then, there's my favorite:

"..."
"... ..."
"... ... ..."

Which I use for dawning realization.

Naunet · **01-11-2015, 01:51 PM**

- Before dialogue, to indicate a slow response for some reason
- At the end of dialogue, usually when a character trails off with an incomplete thought
- In the middle of dialogue for various pacing reasons

I think that about covers my use of ellipses.

Zyrusticae · **01-11-2015, 02:05 PM**

For indicating that your post still needs more room to continue, might I suggest using the [...] in square brackets at the end? Fairly unambiguous and you can use it in contexts outside of RP for when you are, for example, taking quotes out-of-context and want to indicate as much.

Speaking of out-of-context quoting, it would be nice if more people made it clear when they are doing as much. Wink

Oscare · **01-11-2015, 03:20 PM**

(01-11-2015, 01:51 PM)Naunet Wrote: - Before dialogue, to indicate a slow response for some reason
- At the end of dialogue, usually when a character trails off with an incomplete thought
- In the middle of dialogue for various pacing reasons

I think that about covers my use of ellipses.

This. Exactly this.

I usually use it for incomplete thoughts or pauses.

Jana · **01-11-2015, 06:02 PM**

I use them a lot, actually. Because Jana is so socially awkward, my pre- and mid-sentence ellipsis are usually when she's trying to find the right words to something. At the end of a sentence, I usually have them there to indicate when she's not just trailing off, but also leaving something unsaid (either out of her general discomfort or because she simply couldn't find the words). However, I never actually use "..." as a statement in itself. If Jana's silent as a response, I'll usually specify if she's being silent because she has nothing to say or if it's because she's, again, uncomfortable and can't find the right words.

Edvyn · **01-18-2015, 10:22 AM**

I use ellipses sometimes for pauses and that's about it, dealing with people who abuse the fucking things has made me very wary of them

Antain · **01-18-2015, 10:57 AM**

Vaughn has a speech pattern where he hesitates in the middle of speaking. It's to convey his slight stutter. Nobody seems to mind yet!

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