Originally Posted by Neapolitan (Post 1677468)

I already have the grammar police after me for butchering the English language.

Originally Posted by Plankton (Post 1678444)

Originally Posted by Lisnaholic (Post 1678581)

Grammatically, a fullstop is used to finish a sentence. It should not be used in isolation when there is nothing to be stopped.
*posts Grammar Police GIF*

Originally Posted by Neapolitan (Post 1678629)

I think in Plankton's usage, it' not actually a full stop. It is commonly used as "point" as in point well taken, that's the point, or in case in point.

Originally Posted by Lisnaholic (Post 1678694)

I like your new "Plankton is watching you" avatar, Plankton!



^ Yeah, I've never quite worked out exactly what it means; some people seem to use it to mean "I agree completely" - or maybe they' re saying "that's a good point."
Is it just an MB thing, or is it used on other forums?

Originally Posted by grindy (Post 1678695)

I assume it indicates that some retort or argument made is so good and poignant, that it ends the discussion and nothing further can or should be added. This resolution is signified by the period. As if the whole argument was a sentence which is being finalized.