Allow me to be a grammer nazi for a while - Page 5

Starscream · 04-22-2009, 09:15 PM

While we're on the subject, I know most teachers tell us that "aint" is not a word. "Ain't" is a word; it's a contraction made up of the words "am" and "not". Amn't just doesn't sound right. "Ain't" is not proper grammar but it is a word.

huero71 · 04-22-2009, 09:20 PM

It annoys me when a person says "more better".

theonlybear4CORT · 04-22-2009, 09:26 PM

i cane beleve dis thred is stil goin.

alley00p · 04-22-2009, 09:39 PM

I'm starting to worry about posting now...

Starscream · 04-22-2009, 09:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by huero71

It annoys me when a person says "more better".

That's right, the proper way to say it is "betterer".

ade06 · 04-22-2009, 09:53 PM

mor better blues baby

04-22-2009, 10:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by huero71

It annoys me when a person says "more better".

mo'betta

TheRiddick · 04-22-2009, 10:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fumes

Spelling and grammar in a resume are crucial. In a forum like this, not so much. But I still hate it when people talk about their "pallets" in reference to cigar flavor. If you have a pallet in your mouth you should probably see a doctor. Or a dock worker maybe?

You should see some wine boards, I can never explain how people spending hundreds of dollars on a bottle of wine can't tell the difference between palate and pallet.

replicant_argent · 04-22-2009, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by TheRiddick

You should see some wine boards, I can never explain how people spending hundreds of dollars on a bottle of wine can't tell the difference between palate and pallet.

Because being able to spend/spending hundreds on a bottle of wine doesn't require intelligence?

huero71 · 04-22-2009, 11:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andysutherland

That's right, the proper way to say it is "betterer".

Exactly!

TheRiddick · 04-22-2009, 11:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by replicant_argent

Because being able to spend/spending hundreds on a bottle of wine doesn't require intelligence?

Thread drift.

Actually, intelligence IS required, IMO. Price has nothing to do with quality. Same as with cigars and any other consumer product.
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Back to the thread now.

Genetic Defect · 04-22-2009, 11:37 PM

Here we go again

theonlybear4CORT · 04-22-2009, 11:38 PM

fo rizel?

icehog3 · 04-23-2009, 12:19 AM

Where's Legend?

TheRiddick · 04-23-2009, 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Where's Legend?

In his mind...

Gargoyle · 04-23-2009, 05:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BC-Axeman

mo'betta

My brother likes to talk about his "most favoritest <insert topic here>". I like to think/hope that he is just doing that to annoy us, but I'm not sure.

marge796 · 04-23-2009, 06:01 AM

Does it really have to matter in a forum such as this one?

skibumdc · 04-23-2009, 06:14 AM

Believe me, I'm there with the OP. Poor grammar is just rampant, and not just in schools.
Ask a High School teacher...it's BAD.

Even at work I see people TYPE just as they speak. No difference. As a result, work from our office can seem completely unprofessional.

Don't people know you write in a different manner than you speak?
Of course ideally we should all speak proper grammar...something I have started to attempt.
Some people think it makes you sound pompous....I prefer the term "educated"

mikeyj23 · 04-23-2009, 06:15 AM

I was thinking of what to post, and went through a list in my head.
A) Nope.
B) Nope.
C) Nope.
D) Nope.
E) Ugly.
Therefore, I will not post in this thread. (Except for this one recounting my dilemma.

)

Starscream · 04-23-2009, 06:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marge796

Does it really have to matter in a forum such as this one?

Yes and no.

04-22-2009, 09:15 PM	#81
Starscream Knowhutimean, Vern? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andy Location: In a little town somewhere in the USA Posts: 10,237 Trading: (4)	Re: Allow me to be a grammer nazi for a while While we're on the subject, I know most teachers tell us that "aint" is not a word. "Ain't" is a word; it's a contraction made up of the words "am" and "not". Amn't just doesn't sound right. "Ain't" is not proper grammar but it is a word. __________________ Insert quote here.

04-22-2009, 09:20 PM	#82
huero71 Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Porterville, CA Posts: 297 Trading: (2)	Re: Allow me to be a grammer nazi for a while It annoys me when a person says "more better". __________________ I.B.E.W. Local 47

04-22-2009, 09:26 PM	#83
theonlybear4CORT RIP Nick Montano Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: Santa Rosa Posts: 2,040 Trading: (14)	Re: Allow me to be a grammer nazi for a while i cane beleve dis thred is stil goin.

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alley00p Adopted MassHole Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Charlie Location: HOCKEYTOWN! Posts: 1,770 Trading: (41)	Re: Allow me to be a grammer nazi for a while I'm starting to worry about posting now... __________________ Alley00p - I may be a FOG, but I'm still trying to dance!! Just don't trip over my cane!

04-22-2009, 09:53 PM	#86
ade06 Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Ade Location: Philadelphia Posts: 1,190 Trading: (24)	Re: Allow me to be a grammer nazi for a while mor better blues baby

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Genetic Defect difetosso Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Perry Location: An elevator Posts: 5,202 Trading: (5)	Re: Allow me to be a grammer nazi for a while Here we go again __________________ I'm an outcast riding into town alone I got wanderlust branded deeper than the bone

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theonlybear4CORT RIP Nick Montano Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: Santa Rosa Posts: 2,040 Trading: (14)	Re: Allow me to be a grammer nazi for a while fo rizel?

04-23-2009, 12:19 AM	#94
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,441 Trading: (60)	Re: Allow me to be a grammer nazi for a while Where's Legend? __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

04-23-2009, 06:01 AM	#97
marge796 It Just Doesn’t Matter!!! Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Chris Location: Topeka KS Posts: 1,624 Trading: (28)	Re: Allow me to be a grammer nazi for a while Does it really have to matter in a forum such as this one? __________________ “Don’t talk to me about naval tradition. It’s nothing but rum, sodomy and the lash.” -Sir Winston Churchill

04-23-2009, 06:14 AM	#98
skibumdc That's what she said Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Balco Location: Smoke Less, Age More Posts: 345 Trading: (8)	Re: Allow me to be a grammer nazi for a while Believe me, I'm there with the OP. Poor grammar is just rampant, and not just in schools. Ask a High School teacher...it's BAD. Even at work I see people TYPE just as they speak. No difference. As a result, work from our office can seem completely unprofessional. Don't people know you write in a different manner than you speak? Of course ideally we should all speak proper grammar...something I have started to attempt. Some people think it makes you sound pompous....I prefer the term "educated" __________________ The Dude abides

04-23-2009, 06:15 AM	#99
mikeyj23 Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Michael Location: Texas Posts: 635 Trading: (10)	Re: Allow me to be a grammer nazi for a while I was thinking of what to post, and went through a list in my head. A) Nope. B) Nope. C) Nope. D) Nope. E) Ugly. Therefore, I will not post in this thread. (Except for this one recounting my dilemma. )

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