Lose = lost. Loose = not tight.

[tcsenter]

Grammatical errors in many cases arise from stream-of-thought writing, precisely the type of writing that most of us do when we are participating in highly informal 'discussion' formats like 'discussion' forums. People who feel this compelling need to correct other's grammar in such a forum are usually intellectual midgets who correct grammar or spelling because its the ONLY thing they have to feel warm and fuzzy about themselves. They can't formulate a credible and intellectual position, so they correct spelling or grammar.

Furthermore, some people have English as their second, third, or maybe fourth language and understandibly haven't mastered style and usage to the level of someone who has spoken English as their first language for 20 years.

Anyone who edits for professional writers or journalists, or IS a professional writer or journalist, knows that spelling and grammar are common mistakes from which the most educated persons are not immune. As if we are to believe the most highly educated people always produce publish-ready writing off the bat without proof-reading, edit and revision. Right-O!

The REAL issue is whether a highly casual forum is the place where spelling and grammar are as important as substance, as it would be in a published book or newspaper, and demands the same level of proof-reading and revision. Of course, it isn't.

 

[CStroman]

Incorrect: different than.
Correct: different from.

 

[RudeBoie]

"You're/Your" probably get me the most. Always by accident and caught if I proof quickly. I usually see it when the post appears though.

 

[Rudee]

What a looser!

 

[Mookow]

<<

<< whaaaaaaaaa! whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!

seriously, get a LIFE!!!! >>

Typical response from someone trying to defend not knowing any grammar. I very much have a life, and I agree with this thread.

-RSI >>



Again, quit crying. I never had a problem with grammar, even though English is one of the most grammatically convoluted languages. I really feel sorry for people trying to learn english as a second language. In any event, this is a computer forum. As long as someone's post is readable, and they are not using 1337 speak, I will not comment on their spelling/grammar. The only exceptions to that are if their misspelling is humorous, or they started correcting others for minor mistakes in spelling/grammar. Since we are all typing out our posts, if someone types "teh" when they meant "the", let it go. Oh, take your OCD pills, too.

 

[RossMAN]

Skoorb is that you?

 

[ViperMagic]

i dont confuse their/they're/there, i jsut type there because im too lazy to use the other two

 

[Cat]

Heh, sq1.bsp.

 

[Mustangrrl]

<< Lose = lost. Loose = not tight. >>

THANK you.

I'm always giving our secretary crap about her hideous spelling and grammar, and the head supervisor looks at me all snotty and says, "Robyn, not all of us were lucky enough to have their daddy pay for them to go to college." I replied, "Obviously. However, I learned how to spell in elementary school..."
~robyn

 

[Netopia]

The two that I see the most (and neither of which are grammar, but spelling) are:

prolly / probably

walla / voila

Joe

 

[Jerboy]

PSA:


his=His name is Lauren

he's=He's at work



singed=sang

badder=worse

teached=taught

sh_tted=shat

 

[Chrono]

too darn true
I agree! Ban those who do not know the differences between: your, you're, their, they're, and there.

hehe
go back to school you hippies

 

[Infos]

<< If I was a mod, I would edit posts to correct poor grammar. >>



You, of course, are assuming mods are capable of such a task.

I seriously doubt they have such skills.

 

[Infos]

<< i dont confuse their/they're/there, i jsut type there because im too lazy to use the other two >>



That says volumes about you. :disgust:

But of course that fact is obviously way over your head.

 

[Infos]

tcsenter

You are so full of it I would be real surprised if your eyes aren't brown.: Q

 

[ChrichtonsGirl]

<<

<< If I was a mod, I would edit posts to correct poor grammar. >>



You, of course, are assuming mods are capable of such a task.

I seriously doubt they have such skills. >>




Uh oh, you're asking for a beating. :Q

How about "effect" vs. "affect?"

 

[SWScorch]

I too am a grammar nazi, but I gave it up, because sometimes its just a typo, and I'm not going to waste my time trying unsuccessfully to teach someone else something that really doesn't make a big difference.

 

[Jerboy]

<< If I was a mod, I would edit posts to correct poor grammar. >>




LOL...

I forgot which forum this was at, but their policy is grammar policing and spelling policing is a bannable offense.

 

[pamchenko]

<< I too am a grammar nazi, but I gave it up, because sometimes its just a typo, and I'm not going to waste my time trying unsuccessfully to teach someone else something that really doesn't make a big difference. >>



if you're a grammar nazi, count how many mistakes are in the sentence I've just quoted
I counted at least 3...i thk...










1) "i too" should have a comma in front of it
2) "its just a typo" should be "it's just a typo"
3) run-on sentence

I've been in heated threads where people liked to pick on grammar instead of focusing on the original topic. I always thought it was the ideas that mattered the most, but those that didn't have a good reply to my arguments, liked to divert their attn to grammar instead. I'm glad you gave it up and joined the crowd

 

[silverpig]

Oh, and dual/duel.

Everytime someone makes a post about their duel system, I picture two cpus duking it out.

 

[pamchenko]

for your information, it is actually quite proper spelling in europe to use "I have a duel cpu setup" where in America we mean "I have a dual cpu setup."

 

[ys]

She's loose!

Am I using it correctly?