There, their, they're, there's, theirs...

[+ MostlyLurking]

Here are comments from a grammar fascist in recovery ("one post at a time").

 

1. Language changes. Using "executrix" as a feminine form of "executor" was once correct, but now it's just pretentious. (I used to do it.)

 

2. Pardon my resort to all-caps, but yes, I want to shout: TAKE IT SOMEWHERE ELSE. We want this forum to be open, welcoming, and inclusive. Criticizing informal "bad" grammar won't help. Purplekow uses academic English. Dominicking doesn't. Both are precious contributors. A forum of PhD's, MD's, and lawyers may be useful but this is not it.

 

Goodness! I have posted something argumentative! I promise to go back to my normal gentle self immediately.

[gallahadesquire]

Irregardless

 

I'm always amazed how many people use that "word."

 

Disirregardless ...

[MikeyGMin]

i believe its a mute point,

From all the proofreading and conference calls I do at work I believe this is the the most common error that otherwise intelligent and educated people make. My last assignment was for a well-educated vice president and I can't tell you how many times I heard him say something was a mute point. I never corrected him in conversation (I'm not stupid) but when I finally got a chance to correct it in something he had written he was genuinely shocked that he had been using it wrong all these years.

[LaffingBear]

Disirregardless ...

flammable: [flam-uh-buh l] adjective. Means easily set on fire; combustible;

 

inflammable: [in-flam-uh-buh l] adjective. Means capable of being set on fire; combustible; flammable.

 

I mean, is this really necessary?

 

And while we're considering such things, why do we drive on a parkway, and park in a driveway?

[rvwnsd]

Seriously...

 

I share the reaction of the original poster. But i attribute many of the errors to computer auto-complete...

There is this crazy new technique called "reading before sending" that comes highly recommended.

[LaffingBear]

There is this crazy new technique called "reading before sending" that comes highly recommended.

Agreed. And editing. Do these posts show "edited"? Facebook's do, or did, when i used FB.

[Guest EdInDC]

[Boink]

[+ bashful]

Who, Whom

 

Think of he, him, and remember the m.

 

Who is going to take one for the team?.......................He is going to take one for the team.

 

To whom are you referring?...................I'm referring to him.

[+ Eric Hassan]

Hope you feel better now. Personally, i believe its a mute point, weather someone uses the write word doesnt effect me at all.

 

Not to be overly persnickety, but the point is moot, not mute.

[+ pitman]

alot - not a word

allot - is a word, but often used incorrectly when the correct formulation is...

a lot

[MikeyGMin]

Not to be overly persnickety, but the point is moot, not mute.

He was making a joke. Note he used the wrong forms of moot, whether, right and affect in that one sentence. I thought it was rather clever. (I hope I didn't miss a joke or sarcasm in your post.)

[+ Eric Hassan]

He was making a joke. Note he used the wrong forms of moot, whether, right and affect in that one sentence. I thought it was rather clever. (I hope I didn't miss a joke or sarcasm in your post.)

 

You did, but that's ok. I'm normally so serious

[Guest]

my grammar sucks i know guyzzzzzzz

 

but are we really discussing correcting grammar on an escort forum..... :oops::rolleyes:

were out here discussing, blow jobs, assholes, xl cocks, and you're worried about someone else's grammar, you must be a blast in bed:rolleyes:

 

and if anyone is mad oh well I was joking (joking= verb)

[+ purplekow]

"Utilize" vs "use".

Utilize is more positive and strong than use. You can use a chain saw to cut off your arm. You can utilize a chain saw to make a wood carving from a stump, hopefully not the stump of a previously sawed off arm. They are very similar words which are able to be utilized interchangeably, but some people use them as though they are exactly the same, which is not true.

[gallahadesquire]

my grammar sucks i know guyzzzzzzz

 

but are we really discussing correcting grammar on an escort forum..... :oops::rolleyes:

were out here discussing, blow jobs, assholes, xl cocks, and you're worried about someone else's grammar, you must be a blast in bed:rolleyes:

 

and if anyone is mad oh well I was joking (joking= verb)

 

joking is a gerund. joke is the verb form.

[Mydavid]

joking is a gerund. joke is the verb form.

According to the grammar I learned, "I was joking" is past continuous/progressive tense, joking should be a present participle.

[rvwnsd]

Agreed. And editing. Do these posts show "edited"? Facebook's do, or did, when i used FB.

At one time they did, but they don't any more.

[+ glutes]

If you want some real grammatical doozies, go to Backpage Personal ads.

[LaffingBear]

If you want some real grammatical doozies, go to Backpage Personal ads.

Doozie.... that there's one of them furrin werds for "phony pitchers" right?

[+ glutes]

doo·zy

ˈdo͞ozē/

noun

NORTH AMERICANinformal

noun: doozie

1. something outstanding or unique of its kind.
   "it's gonna be a doozy of a black eye"
   

[bostonman]

If you want some real grammatical doozies, go to Backpage Personal ads.

 

Well, the internet in general is great for that, because people have to type instead of speak - and any number of phrases/idioms we get used to saying sometimes wind up misconstrued when written down.

 

For instance, "it's not set in a stone." (Should be "it's not set in stone.") Or "for all intensive purposes." (Should be "for all intents and purposes."

 

I've heard people with some extra pounds refer to themselves as "stalky" (instead of "stocky") - which might actually imply the opposite, lol.

 

Seinfeld had fun with a few misused idioms also - Kramer seemed to think that there was a "statue" of limitations, and also "french" benefits.

 

Though I think my all-time favorite was a college student of mine who wrote a paper analyzing a play she had read, noting that one character "reeks havoc" on another. Now, wreaking havoc is one thing, but when he also smells...

 

And - working in music/theatre, I can think of a bunch of specific "shop" terms that get misused/misspelled all the time. I hate when someone asks me if a show has been "casted" yet (the proper term is "cast"). I remember a young stage manager who once wrote in our nightly schedule that we would need time to rehearse the "segways" (should be "segues") between scenes. I also remember really once having to convince someone that when one sings without accompaniment, it's called "a cappella" (she was convinced it was "acapulco"). I also am amazed when voice teachers and others who should absolutely know better refer to the "vocal chords" (it's "cords").

 

I passed by a Starbucks the other day that had a handwritten sign on the door advertising a discount on Frapucinnos. (And, twice misspelled on the same sign!) My god, if you can't even get your own gimmicky brand names right...

[+ poolboy48220]

This is a bit computer-specific, but years ago, a (somewhat pretentious) co-worker was talking about 'swaydo-code'. After a bit I realized he was talking about 'pseudo-code' (pronounced SOO-do code, as in mock code). I couldn't help giggling a bit when it hit me.

[actor61]

Seriously...

 

I share the reaction of the original poster. But i attribute many of the errors to computer auto-complete.

 

These days, my number one source of language frustration is use of the word impact. It seems we've forgotten the words affect and effect, or are too lazy to use them correctly. Its also a media driven thing... as impact is a more dramatic word. Impact is for forcibly striking, dental problems and something to make every GI nurse cringe. Try watching the news, and notice how many times they say impact.

 

Plethora is another one, tossed around to mean choices/options, when it really has a negative connotation. Strictly, a plethora is not just an abundance of something, it is an excessive amount. (from the dictionary)

Even worse is "impactful". This morning, a local news announcer stated that "this news is impactful in a myriad of ways." Impactful. It makes my ears hurt. Secondly, the proper use of myriad is "myriad" ways - it means many ways. Possessives seem to be a big problem for lots of people too. Julianne Hough once said on "Dancing with the Stars", "In my brother and I's life..." People seem to think they're speaking good English when they say, "He invited my wife and I to the party." Figuring out when to use I or Me is really simple. Just say to yourself, "he invited I to the party," and "he invited me to the party" and the right phrase will be pretty apparent.

[+ Charlie]

He was making a joke. Note he used the wrong forms of moot, whether, right and affect in that one sentence. I thought it was rather clever. (I hope I didn't miss a joke or sarcasm in your post.)

He even managed to insert a redundancy ("Personally, I believe....").