THAT PEOPLE WHO WRITE ON HERE WOULD LEARN HOW TO USE: THERE THEY'RE THEIR IT IS JUST AMAZING TO ME THAT PEOPLE ARE SO UNEDUCATED OR JUST PLAIN LAZY THAT THEY DONT KNOW THE DIFFERENCES IN THESE WORDS.
Originally posted by backtoiraq: THAT PEOPLE WHO WRITE ON HERE WOULD LEARN HOW TO USE: THERE THEY'RE THEIR IT IS JUST AMAZING TO ME THAT PEOPLE ARE SO UNEDUCATED OR JUST PLAIN LAZY THAT THEY DONT KNOW THE DIFFERENCES IN THESE WORDS.
What are you so angry about. At least they are not abbreviating like they would if texting their thought.
Originally posted by backtoiraq: THAT PEOPLE WHO WRITE ON HERE WOULD LEARN HOW TO USE: THERE THEY'RE THEIR IT IS JUST AMAZING TO ME THAT PEOPLE ARE SO UNEDUCATED OR JUST PLAIN LAZY THAT THEY DONT KNOW THE DIFFERENCES IN THESE WORDS.
Yes and what about those that have a problem with:
Backtoiraq Wow! You should see the commenters on AOL 'In The News' section! They are extremely unaware of their mis-spelled words. The new thing, it seems, is 'teh' for "THE" As in teh lion or teh bear .....etc.
Originally posted by backtoiraq: THAT PEOPLE WHO WRITE ON HERE WOULD LEARN HOW TO USE: THERE THEY'RE THEIR IT IS JUST AMAZING TO ME THAT PEOPLE ARE SO UNEDUCATED OR JUST PLAIN LAZY THAT THEY DONT KNOW THE DIFFERENCES IN THESE WORDS.
Yes and what about those that have a problem with:
Originally posted by backtoiraq: THAT PEOPLE WHO WRITE ON HERE WOULD LEARN HOW TO USE: THERE THEY'RE THEIR IT IS JUST AMAZING TO ME THAT PEOPLE ARE SO UNEDUCATED OR JUST PLAIN LAZY THAT THEY DONT KNOW THE DIFFERENCES IN THESE WORDS.
Yes and what about those that have a problem with:
TO TOO TWO DOS
They need two of these:
Placed here:
For a split second that my wireless mouse got the Stooges..... LOOK.
Originally posted by backtoiraq: THAT PEOPLE WHO WRITE ON HERE WOULD LEARN HOW TO USE: THERE THEY'RE THEIR IT IS JUST AMAZING TO ME THAT PEOPLE ARE SO UNEDUCATED OR JUST PLAIN LAZY THAT THEY DONT KNOW THE DIFFERENCES IN THESE WORDS.
Originally posted by backtoiraq: THAT PEOPLE WHO WRITE ON HERE WOULD LEARN HOW TO USE: THERE THEY'RE THEIR IT IS JUST AMAZING TO ME THAT PEOPLE ARE SO UNEDUCATED OR JUST PLAIN LAZY THAT THEY DONT KNOW THE DIFFERENCES IN THESE WORDS.
I could('nt) care less. No-one adds the ('nt) to it, which means they do care.....
Also, the meaningless sentences,,,
It goes without saying that...... As anyone can clearly see...... Everyone knows that...... It doesn't matter, but.....
On the other hand, when you are in a debate, and someone turns into the grammar or spelling police, it usually means that they have nothing to refute your statement, so they obfuscate with attacks on your English capabilities.
"The things that will destroy America are prosperity at any price, peace at any price, safety first instead of duty first, the love of soft living and the get rich quick theory of life." ~~~Theodore Roosevelt~~~
On the other hand, when you are in a debate, and someone turns into the grammar or spelling police, it usually means that they have nothing to refute your statement, so they obfuscate with attacks on your English capabilities.
Originally posted by Silent_Surface: On the other hand, when you are in a debate, and someone turns into the grammar or spelling police, it usually means that they have nothing to refute your statement, so they obfuscate with attacks on your English capabilities.
Or they just find the improper use of grammar annoying.
Originally posted by SeaWitch1220: QUOTE]Or they just find the improper use of grammar annoying.
I find errors more noticable than annoying; more annoying than irritating...then I realize my own shortcomings and others' become more acceptable. If I have an interest but, at the same time, uncertainties, I ask. I call all that communicating...some are better at it than others.
I could('nt) care less. No-one adds the ('nt) to it, which means they do care.....
Also, the meaningless sentences,,,
It goes without saying that...... As anyone can clearly see...... Everyone knows that...... It doesn't matter, but.....
On the other hand, when you are in a debate, and someone turns into the grammar or spelling police, it usually means that they have nothing to refute your statement, so they obfuscate with attacks on your English capabilities.
Originally posted by backtoiraq: im not talking about spelling or apostrophes im talking about the actual usage of the words. silent service used their for there just an example.
The way I see it we could all use the right words, spell them correctly and use proper grammar....and still not communicate. Sad ain't it?
Originally posted by backtoiraq: im not talking about spelling or apostrophes im talking about the actual usage of the words. silent service used their for there just an example.
Their/there/they're are homophones. Carrots/carrot's are also effectively homophones.
It is thus, to all intents and purposes, the same issue.
Originally posted by backtoiraq: THAT PEOPLE WHO WRITE ON HERE WOULD LEARN HOW TO USE: THERE THEY'RE THEIR IT IS JUST AMAZING TO ME THAT PEOPLE ARE SO UNEDUCATED OR JUST PLAIN LAZY THAT THEY DONT KNOW THE DIFFERENCES IN THESE WORDS.
It is not just on here: such errors can occur in otherwise professional-looking communications.
Often the problem occurs where people use spell-checkers, and assume that anything that is passed by the spell-checker is correct.
Originally posted by backtoiraq: im not talking about spelling or apostrophes im talking about the actual usage of the words. silent service used their for there just an example.
I would have to argue that people should re-read what they are posting. And when doing that they should learn to EDIT their responses when they notice an error or they want to elaborate. Double posting is equally as annoying as improper use of certain words.
It would be equally nice if every once in awhile people could scale down all the QUOTE QUOTE QUOTE trees that can get quite large quite quickly if everyone simply hits reply every time. Focus on just what you are responding to rather than re-posting every word of every response.
Originally posted by backtoiraq: THAT PEOPLE WHO WRITE ON HERE WOULD LEARN HOW TO USE: THERE THEY'RE THEIR IT IS JUST AMAZING TO ME THAT PEOPLE ARE SO UNEDUCATED OR JUST PLAIN LAZY THAT THEY DONT KNOW THE DIFFERENCES IN THESE WORDS.
How come I pressed "One for English" and still can't understand a word the dude is saying?
TXTNG?? 
Excellent! had not thought of that 
Example: House becomes plural as in Houses ....however the plural of Mouse is Mice....lol 
P.S. (Which means Post Script) One could not pay me to eat deer. Oh Dear 
"The things that will destroy America are prosperity at any price, peace at any price, safety first instead of duty first, the love of soft living and the get rich quick theory of life."
