Sad shift for our youth - grammar and spelling

[Thraxen]

The language came before the rules, therefore the rules must adapt to the usage of the language. That's my two cents 🙂

 

[Ausm]

Originally posted by: reverend boltron

Originally posted by: Tom
most people don't use thee and thine anymore either.

language evolves, the problem is some of you are like 24 years old and don't realize your time at being hip is already past.

I find it funny that you used "like".

Edit: Also, as a Christian, I refuse to believe in evolution.

Edit 2: I also find it hilarious that your user name is Tom. And that reminds me of MySpace, which makes me happy that I no longer am hip.

Puke bucket Icon BADLY needed!

Ausm

 

[aloser]

Originally posted by: allisolm

Originally posted by: aloser
The parents can't be blamed completely; I'm sure many of them tried their best. The problem is, they can't discipline their children anymore - smanking is physical abuse, yelling is verbal abuse, grounding is probably torture of some sort, and the list goes on. 😕

Smanking! I like it. "If you don't cut that out, I'm going to smank you into next week." :laugh: Cross between smacking and spanking?

Absolutely! What I wouldn't give to be able to smank the vast majority of children I know...
So, is it pronounced to rhyme with smack or spank I wonder? (Oh, the joys of our language)

 

[JujuFish]

Another thing that really bugs me is when people use "of" where "have" is needed.