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Grimlock
10-06-2003, 01:17 PM
Am I the only one who sees a huge rise in the number of people who type "of" instead of "have"? Example "I should of done this" "I wish you would of..." etc.
If you are getting sick of seeing the same people butcher the english language in some specific way post it here.
Mr. Mulder
10-06-2003, 01:23 PM
wachootalkinaboutwillis :huh:
Originally posted by Grimlock@6 October 2003 - 23:17
If you are getting sick of seeing the same people butcher the english language in some specific way post it here.
Two words....
PROOF READ :rolleyes:
oh...and a handy link....
http://www.iespell.com/
Spindulik
10-06-2003, 01:33 PM
I'm not a grammar expert, but some of my peeves include...
"First off" instead of 'First of all'
"your" instead of 'you're' or 'You are'
"there" instead of 'their'
"noone" instead of 'no one' or 'nobody'
But I can tollerate a normal typo, where you hit 2 keys at once, or hit the key next to the one you intended to hit.
Lamsey
10-06-2003, 02:27 PM
The one I really hate is rife among football commentators:
That's a quality goal, real class
Well, they're a quality side
'Quality' is not a http://www.mcbriens.net/liam/img/smilies/swearani.gifing adjective!
j4y3m
10-06-2003, 02:36 PM
Originally posted by __eric__@6 October 2003 - 13:23
wachootalkinaboutwillis :huh:
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
The usage of "Then" (http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=Then), when the correct word is "Than" (http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=Than). Seeing as how "Than" is a perfectly good word, distinct from "then" in appearance and pronunciation.
But I've got no problem with colloquialisms, like "yer" instead of "your", or "I should of done this" instead of "I should have done this", or "sorta'" instead of "sort of".
A good thing about the internet is the linguistic freedom/anarchy that exists, so I'm not sure this thread is a good idea.
dingoBaby
10-06-2003, 02:40 PM
Originally posted by Lamsey@6 October 2003 - 10:27
The one I really hate is rife among football commentators:
That's a quality goal, real class
Well, they're a quality side
'Quality' is not a http://www.mcbriens.net/liam/img/smilies/swearani.gifing adjective!
Quality can be used as an adjective. Dictionary (http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=quality&r=67)
j4y3m
10-06-2003, 02:41 PM
yeh me think dis thred tis daft :blink:
There are literally too many to note, but alongside Lamsey's I must note (from American football) the decades-old use of the phrase, "high, end-over-end kick" should long ago have been replaced with the correct "high end-UNDER-end kick...."
I can't TELL you how much that bothers me. :angry:
vader
10-06-2003, 02:50 PM
:blink: :huh: :unsure: :unsure:
Spindulik
10-06-2003, 03:19 PM
Originally posted by j2k4@6 October 2003 - 10:44
There are literally too many to note, but alongside Lamsey's I must note (from American football) the decades-old use of the phrase, "high, end-over-end kick" should long ago have been replaced with the correct "high end-UNDER-end kick...."
I can't TELL you how much that bothers me. :angry:
I hate "Unloosen a light bulb", that means you are tightening it.
I hate "Talking behind your back", that means you are talking in front of them.
I hate the word "troop". It means "cavalry unit", not a single soldier. A boyscout belongs to a troop, not to a soldier.
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There are literally too many to note, but alongside Lamsey's I must note (from American football) the decades-old use of the phrase, "high, end-over-end kick" should long ago have been replaced with the correct "high end-UNDER-end kick...."
I can't TELL you how much that bothers me. :angry:
I hate "Unloosen a light bulb", that means you are tightening it.
I hate "Talking behind your back", that means you are talking in fron t of them. [/b][/quote]
Old buddy, I believe we are sharing a specific "wavelength"..... ;)
Some are just hilarious, though-
I live amongst a rather large Finnish population; shortly after I moved here, I became involved in a community project which required some minor wiring (household-type) to be updated, I was requested by my co-worker (a young lad by the name of Sulo Peltoniemi) to "throw the switch" which he communicated to me by use of the phrase, PUT IT GOING, EH?
Had I been sitting in a chair, I would surely have fallen out. :)
mixing up accept and except
Gemby!
10-06-2003, 03:45 PM
Originally posted by Spindulik@6 October 2003 - 13:33
"your" instead of 'you're' or 'You are'
:rolleyes: :D :P :) :unsure: :blink: what i thought YOUR was a proper word :o ;) :( :blink: :ph34r: <_< B)
titey
10-06-2003, 03:48 PM
Originally posted by gemby!@6 October 2003 - 09:45
:rolleyes: :D :P :) :unsure: :blink: what i thought YOUR was a proper word :o ;) :( :blink: :ph34r: <_< B)
Yer right! :D
"your" signifies genitive, ie: ownership, "that's your car" whereas "you're" consists of "you" and "are".
Yer can be used interchangeably as far as I know, therefore I will hereby opt for using yer, all the time.
;) ye ;) r
Gemby!
10-06-2003, 03:55 PM
phew - pure panick there !!
titey
10-06-2003, 03:58 PM
@ SnnY - You should see an opta.... opti.... EYE DOCTOR bout that. http://members.shaw.ca/wenpigsfly/smileys/bigwink.gif
Originally posted by ilw@6 October 2003 - 10:41
mixing up accept and except
Yes-
It approaches a point where, when one (such as myself) is considered to be persnickety with regard to proper usage, it makes you want to scream, IS IT TOO MUCH TOO ASK?
Apparently, it is. :(
Originally posted by titey@6 October 2003 - 16:58
@ SnnY - You should see an opta.... opti.... EYE DOCTOR bout that. http://members.shaw.ca/wenpigsfly/smileys/bigwink.gif
An opticurarianifatomologist? :-" :D ;)
titey
10-06-2003, 04:02 PM
That's it!!!!! http://www.piczonline.com/client/titey/jump3.gif
@ j2k4 - Yes, I always think of the word "persnickety" whenever I see you. :rolleyes:
Grimlock
10-06-2003, 04:05 PM
To anyone who doesn't find use for this topic, you can stop replying anytime you like. I thought I stated that this was just a place for people to vent about ignorance in the original post. No need to get offended if you are one of the offenders in fact you can stop reading now and let us neurotic types continue. Thank you
Beyond that anyone who is enjoying this topic should really check out this page (http://maddox.xmission.com/) especially the fan/hate mail.
Originally posted by titey@6 October 2003 - 11:02
@ j2k4 - Yes, I always think of the word "persnickety" whenever I see you. :rolleyes:
It is as I intended, then. :)
titey
10-06-2003, 04:08 PM
Originally posted by Grimlock@6 October 2003 - 10:05
To anyone who doesn't find use for this topic, you can stop replying anytime you like. I thought I stated that this was just a place for people to vent about ignorance in the original post. No need to get offended if you are one of the offenders in fact you can stop reading now and let us neurotic types continue. Thank you
I'm not sure I got yer meaning there Grimy.... you should of made yer point more clearer. :huh:
Originally posted by Grimlock@6 October 2003 - 17:05
To anyone who doesn't find use for this topic, you can stop replying anytime you like. I thought I stated that this was just a place for people to vent about ignorance in the original post. No need to get offended if you are one of the offenders in fact you can stop reading now and let us neurotic types continue. Thank you
Beyond that anyone who is enjoying this topic should really check out this page (http://maddox.xmission.com/) especially the fan/hate mail.
Ur wieurud! :P
DarthInsinuate
10-06-2003, 04:38 PM
i hate people who talk in stupid text message speak
on a side note: I think it's ironic Grimlock, the walnut-brained metal fossil, has a problem with people butchering the english language
ME GRIMLOCK, ME LEADER OF DINOBOTS
Virtualbody1234
10-06-2003, 04:45 PM
I see a lot of these errors made. The odd word here and there that is not correct. That's ok but what get me going is the users that think it's cool to use abbreviated words every second word. :blink:
Originally posted by DarthInsinuate@6 October 2003 - 17:38
i hate people who talk in stupid text message speak
http://www.mcbriens.net/liam/img/smilies/cry.gif
I'd just started...2 :P
titey
10-06-2003, 04:55 PM
Originally posted by Virtualbody1234@6 October 2003 - 10:45
what get me going is the users that think it's cool to use abbreviated words every second word. :blink:
wormless.... er.... um.... what do you mean by that? :rolleyes:
Grimlock
10-06-2003, 05:33 PM
Originally posted by DarthInsinuate@6 October 2003 - 16:38
i hate people who talk in stupid text message speak
on a side note: I think it's ironic Grimlock, the walnut-brained metal fossil, has a problem with people butchering the english language
ME GRIMLOCK, ME LEADER OF DINOBOTS
Did you ever see the episode where Grimlock made the technobots? I'm that Grimlock.
Spindulik
10-06-2003, 05:58 PM
Originally posted by ilw@6 October 2003 - 11:41
mixing up accept and except
mixing effects and affects
von_Cannon
10-06-2003, 07:21 PM
HA! Im finnish and im 'authorised' to have some errors at my text : :D
Originally posted by von_Cannon@6 October 2003 - 14:21
HA! Im finnish and im 'authorised' to have some errors at my text : :D
Yes, you are-but not forever, mind you-we do expect some improvement. ;)
AngryChick
10-06-2003, 07:55 PM
It's not so bad when people abbreviate a word or two, but when the whole post is like that it drives me nuts! example: u r da best or coz i wanna 2 do that :angry:
I hate that!
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