Why doesn't anyone say eBay?

CleverName

CleverName

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I've noticed that everyone seems to change the name of eBay slightly in their posts. Is there a reason for this? Just curious.

Also, what are some of the more interesting variations you're heard.
 
I always say Ebay, otherwise I will get very confused and set Bookmarks to these other sites.

EB*y with a wildcard would kill me, better say EB?y and keep it to one character in the middle...
 
I say ebay too in my posts. I believe on Photo.net they have a filter that will kick out your reply if you type the string ebay. I know it does if you type it in a classified add. Kinda silly I think, we all are addicted to the place, so state it proudly.
 
CleverName said:
I've noticed that everyone seems to change the name of eBay slightly in their posts. Is there a reason for this? Just curious.

Also, what are some of the more interesting variations you're heard.
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I always say Ebay.

Ebag, FleaBay, FleaBag.

I guess some think it's cute to throw in a lighthearted (or serious) pejorative with a pun.
 
I noticed that noone seemed to say it and wasn't sure what the reason was - and if PN does have such a filter, that may well explain it. Without really thinking about it much I'd started saying "the bay" so perhaps I just need to start being explicit again.

Interesting how language mutates in even a short time.

William
 
I say eBoy because of the filters that USED to be in place nearly everywhere - now that most of them are not in place anymore, it has just become a habit. Weird, huh?

I can say eBoy. There. eBoy. I mean eBoy. Ah, crud.

Best Regards,

Bill Mattocks
 
Clevername, you've hurt my feelings! I always say ebay and if you haven't noticed it means you don't read my posts! That hurts! :(

Just for that I'm going to go buy something from........ ebay! ;)

Walker
 
So, it's OK to say Ebay here....whew...I thought it was a no-no.
 
bmattock said:
Oboy!

Best Regards,

Bill Mattocks
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Actually, Bill, I bought something last night and it's going to have to do for now....... I'm officially broke until at least next week! But, a MINT Pentacon Six TL body with WL finder (no lens) for under a C-note, shipping included, I just couldn't let pass.

I'm looking forward to using a nice 6x6 SLR. :)

Walker
 
i say ebay wherever and whenever i like.
i sometimes think i say ebay in my sleep.
i believe i may be addicted to ebay.
i can't stop buying things on ebay.
last nite, i bought another 10 soft releases on ebay.
now i have them for every camera i have & also for every finger.

eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeebbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbaaaaaaaaaaayyyyyy
 
backalley photo said:
i say ebay wherever and whenever i like.
i sometimes think i say ebay in my sleep.
i believe i may be addicted to ebay.
i can't stop buying things on ebay.
last nite, i bought another 10 soft releases on ebay.
now i have them for every camera i have & also for every finger.

eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeebbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbaaaaaaaaaaayyyyyy
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With Tri-X on his fingers and soft releases on his toes,
he shall have photos wherever he goes...

Best Regards,

Bill Mattocks
 
doubs43 said:
Actually, Bill, I bought something last night and it's going to have to do for now....... I'm officially broke until at least next week! But, a MINT Pentacon Six TL body with WL finder (no lens) for under a C-note, shipping included, I just couldn't let pass.

I'm looking forward to using a nice 6x6 SLR. :)

Walker
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I know the feeling - but good on ya! I have always wanted to fool around with a Pentacon Six TL, you'll have to let me know what it is like!

Best Regards,

Bill Mattocks
 
doubs43 said:
Clevername, you've hurt my feelings! ... Just for that I'm going to go buy something from........ ebay! ;)
Walker
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Oh, no. Am I a GAS enabler now? I feel bad...maybe if I go check my watch list on eBay I'll feel better...
 
ebay

Wait a minute, there is a filter!!!! A post has to be more than 4 letters long.
 
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