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    Quote Originally Posted by hobbes
    Quote Originally Posted by manker
    It would be if I was saying 'hobbes'
    Actually, when talking about something contrary to fact, one needs to use the subjunctive mood and the verb would be "were".

    Like:

    If I was king,

    is properly

    If i were king,

    anyway, that is pretty basic grammar.
    At the time of writing, I had a mouthful of McCoy's Special Oriental Rib flavoured crisps.

    Following on from my lecture regarding diction and its relevance regarding interweb grammar, I forumlated that part of prose to reflect precisely how I would pronounce 'were'.

    Jeez, if you're going to be pedantic, at least make yourself aware of the facts.
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    Quote Originally Posted by manker
    I had a mouthful of McCoy's Special Oriental Rib

    As long as I've got a face
    You've got a place to sit

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    Or pendantic. Whatever.
    Last edited by Snee; 01-29-2006 at 11:59 PM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by JPaul
    Quote Originally Posted by hobbes

    Actually, when talking about something contrary to fact, one needs to use the subjunctive mood and the verb would be "were".

    Like:

    If I was king,

    is properly

    If i were king,

    anyway, that is pretty basic grammar.

    Are you posting whilst "chasing the dragon" again.
    I googled "chasing the dragon" and all I got was links to you having butt sexz. I'm a little bit mistified as to your your point.

    We are just inter-web friends, I am not comfortable with taking it to the next level.
    Aren't we in the trust tree, thingey?

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    wow, that was a very "I know you are, you said you are, so what am I" style response

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    Quote Originally Posted by hobbes
    Quote Originally Posted by JPaul


    Are you posting whilst "chasing the dragon" again.
    I googled "chasing the dragon" and all I got was links to you having butt sexz. I'm a little bit mistified as to your your point.

    We are just inter-web friends, I am not comfortable with taking it to the next level.
    I'm taking that as a yes.

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    Quote Originally Posted by manker
    Quote Originally Posted by hobbes

    Actually, when talking about something contrary to fact, one needs to use the subjunctive mood and the verb would be "were".

    Like:

    If I was king,

    is properly

    If i were king,

    anyway, that is pretty basic grammar.
    At the time of writing, I had a mouthful of McCoy's Special Oriental Rib flavoured crisps.

    Following on from my lecture regarding diction and its relevance regarding interweb grammar, I forumlated that part of prose to reflect precisely how I would pronounce 'were'.

    Jeez, if you're going to be pedantic, at least make yourself aware of the facts.
    Geez, I am le embarassed for not appraising myself of the whole situation.

    I nitpicked a verb in oblivion of the context.

    I'm not a good person.
    Aren't we in the trust tree, thingey?

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    Quote Originally Posted by JPaul
    Quote Originally Posted by hobbes

    I googled "chasing the dragon" and all I got was links to you having butt sexz. I'm a little bit mistified as to your your point.

    We are just inter-web friends, I am not comfortable with taking it to the next level.
    I'm taking that as a yes.
    '

    As long as I pitch and you catch.
    Aren't we in the trust tree, thingey?

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    Quote Originally Posted by hobbes
    Quote Originally Posted by manker
    At the time of writing, I had a mouthful of McCoy's Special Oriental Rib flavoured crisps.

    Following on from my lecture regarding diction and its relevance regarding interweb grammar, I forumlated that part of prose to reflect precisely how I would pronounce 'were'.

    Jeez, if you're going to be pedantic, at least make yourself aware of the facts.
    Geez, I am le embarassed for not appraising myself of the whole situation.

    I nitpicked a verb in oblivion of the context.

    I'm not a good person.
    Indeed.

    We can all learn a lot from me.
    I plan on beating him to death with his kids. I'll use them as a bludgeon on his face. -

    --Good for them if they survive.

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