quote:I didn't even read this whole thing through, however, irregardless is about the most pointless word ever. I don't see how it can be used in a situation that regardless can be used as well. Maybe I'm wrong, but it seems like a worthless word that people use when they want to use a word with more syllables than needed, inorder to have a facade of intelligence. Sorry, rant off.
um, did you note my graemlin??
Posts: 13680 | Registered: Mar 2002
| IP: Logged |
posted
A note: My post was entirely sarcastic, for those who didn't catch the trick. I'm a stern protector of punctuation.
Posts: 1735 | Registered: Oct 2004
| IP: Logged |
quote: I'd rather see people learn how to use it properly.
Today I had an unseen test, it was an article from the New York Times, a review on the latest Harry Potter book. Apparently, the teacher decided it's time for us to read other stuff from the petty tabloid called "The Jerusalem Post" (mind you, it's full of grammar & spelling mistakes - my teacher goes over the weekly issue and marks it).
I landed across the term "Muggles's". So I marked it as a grammar mistake, and asked the teacher if I get extra points. He said "nope". But at least I can use the a'postrophe properly, and you know that, J'boy.
Posts: 2978 | Registered: Oct 2004
| IP: Logged |
posted
I’m horrible with spelling and grammar. I admit it. If I am writing in an attempt to gain favor with my audience then I try to be as correct as possible. This goes for things like a resume, a story submission, or an email to one of my many bosses. I write it in a word processor first, catch the misspellings, correct what grammar I can, then send it.
If however, I am not trying to gain any favor, and am simply sending along something that I think others may find interesting, I use my poor spelling and grammar as a test. If you can see beyond my lack of written perfection and still get the gist of what I am typing, then good. If however, my lack of commas, apostrophes, and atrocious spelling hampers you to the point that you just cant read any further, then that is good as well. Because this keeps us from wasting a lot of pesky “getting to know you” time. I will never be any good at these qualities which you hold so dear. So the sooner I can see what affect this is going to have on a potential conversation, the sooner I know whether or not it is worth my participation.
Posts: 17 | Registered: Sep 2005
| IP: Logged |
posted
I'm just thankful I'm an English teacher's son. That's not to say that my English teacher's son (also my classmate) is any use in spelling, grammar or punctuation. He has to ask me almost daily how to spell a certain word.
Posts: 2978 | Registered: Oct 2004
| IP: Logged |
posted
I sure hope our kids will be glad they have two word nerds and grammar nazis for parents. Part of me suspects they'll hate us at some point. Posts: 537 | Registered: Jul 2001
| IP: Logged |
quote:Originally posted by Jonathan Howard: Get. Rid. Of. The. APOSTROPHE.
you, sir, have given me fits.
I have a shortcut on my favorites list to the Apostrophe Protection Society. Apostrophe abuse is one of my PET peeves, and it's rampant in today's society.
CONTRACTIONS ARE NOT POSSESSIVE. PLURALS DO NOT REQUIRE AN APOSTROPHE.
I need to quit before I have a stroke....
Posts: 262 | Registered: Jun 2004
| IP: Logged |
posted
Thanks Mr.Card, another thing my teacher gets a kick outta is that i sorta indirectly talk to you and interact on Hatrack, but he's a good guy, and i'll be sure to stick with Though till your little evolution comes about.
Posts: 262 | Registered: Jan 2005
| IP: Logged |
posted
I'm just thankful I'm an English teacher's son. That's not to say that my English teacher's son (also my classmate) is any use in spelling, grammar or punctuation. He has to ask me almost daily how to spell a certain word.
Posts: 2978 | Registered: Oct 2004
| IP: Logged |
Printer-friendly view of this topic
![[Smile]](smile.gif)
