Dr. K Posted December 10, 2019 Share Posted December 10, 2019 I know this’is not something most people care about, but please, for the love of ‘God’, YOU DO NOT NEED AN APOS’TRPHY TO MAKE A SINGULAR NOUN PLURAL. IT IS’ ALWAYS WRONG. It's "the Bills" not "the Bill's." The "Patriots," not the "Patriot's." I saw two "dogs" in the street. Not "dog's." I know that this is a common mistake--but it's the fact that it's so common that drive’S me nut’s There are some tricky rule’s for apostrophe’s, and everybody makes mistake’s sometime’s, but THIS IS NOT HARD. Do an old man a favor and learn this simple rule. Your life will be immeasurably better, your s’ex life will improve, and your income will jump by 15%, and the Bill’s will beat the Pat’s. REMEMBER: Possessive pronouns like its, his, hers, ours, whose, theirs, etc. NEVER take an apostrophe. Ever’ ever’ ever. For the love of god, apostrophe’s do not make things plural. 7 5 6 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dablitzkrieg Posted December 10, 2019 Share Posted December 10, 2019 Get a life dude 5 1 5 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasons1992 Posted December 10, 2019 Share Posted December 10, 2019 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted December 10, 2019 Share Posted December 10, 2019 Cry me some river's 11 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted December 10, 2019 Share Posted December 10, 2019 Man, you author’s are really picky when it come’s to spelingg. ? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiotAct Posted December 10, 2019 Share Posted December 10, 2019 God, yes. A bunch of my facebook friends (or should I say friend’s) do this and it takes all my power to not call then out on it. 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnycage46 Posted December 10, 2019 Share Posted December 10, 2019 I can't get these minutes back 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Junction Posted December 10, 2019 Share Posted December 10, 2019 (edited) If a dog is eating my homework..... MAY I say “the dog’s eating my homework?”?”?”?”? Additionally, does the question mark belong inside or outside of the quotation marks? What are the rules for applying states of being to proper nouns? Edited December 10, 2019 by Buffalo Junction 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aceman_16 Posted December 10, 2019 Share Posted December 10, 2019 10 minutes ago, Dr. K said: I know this is not something most people care about, but please, for the love of God, YOU DO NOT NEED AN APOSTROPHE TO MAKE A SINGULAR NOUN PLURAL. IT IS ALWAYS WRONG........ Hello. I am sorry that others' grammar usage is offensive. May I offer some advice? One - try yoga before reading forums. Two - maybe don't read forums. Three - maybe see your primary care physician for medicinal intervention to help with this issue. Good luck with the rest of your life's endeavors. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Junction Posted December 10, 2019 Share Posted December 10, 2019 9 minutes ago, Dablitzkrieg said: Get a life dude During a grammar rant one would at least hope for some clarity on whether it’s proper to use LAMP or L.A.M.P. ?♂️ 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dopey Posted December 10, 2019 Share Posted December 10, 2019 Am I going to get smacked with a ruler to the back of my hand today? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. K Posted December 10, 2019 Author Share Posted December 10, 2019 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Dopey said: Am I going to get smacked with a ruler to the back of my hand today? Not if you say three Our Fathers and make a good Act of Contrition. Edited December 10, 2019 by Dr. K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LABILLBACKER Posted December 10, 2019 Share Posted December 10, 2019 You do realize that all new phones have auto correct so when you type Bills it comes up Bill's unless you hit the check. People aren't doing it on purpose. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobChalmers Posted December 10, 2019 Share Posted December 10, 2019 8 minutes ago, aceman_16 said: Hello. I am sorry that others' grammar usage is offensive. May I offer some advice? One - try yoga before reading forums. Two - maybe don't read forums. Three - maybe see your primary care physician for medicinal intervention to help with this issue. Good luck with the rest of your life's endeavors. Ignorance is no sin - delighting in it is. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. K Posted December 10, 2019 Author Share Posted December 10, 2019 1 minute ago, LABILLBACKER said: You do realize that all new phones have auto correct so when you type Bills it comes up Bill's unless you hit the check. People aren't doing it on purpose. I did not know that. But it's in keeping with my belief that grammar checkers are moronic. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRA3196 Posted December 10, 2019 Share Posted December 10, 2019 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dablitzkrieg Posted December 10, 2019 Share Posted December 10, 2019 1 minute ago, Dr. K said: I did not know that. But it's in keeping with my belief that grammar checkers are moronic. You do realize the irony of this statement, correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshAllenHasBigHands Posted December 10, 2019 Share Posted December 10, 2019 This is not the place for that opinion. My writing has to be perfect all day, everyday at work. I come here to not worry about that stuff. I throw around typos like it is my job. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangarang Posted December 10, 2019 Share Posted December 10, 2019 17 minutes ago, Johnnycage46 said: I can't get these minutes back I think you mean minute’s 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobChalmers Posted December 10, 2019 Share Posted December 10, 2019 24 minutes ago, Dr. K said: I know this is not something most people care about, but please, for the love of God, YOU DO NOT NEED AN APOSTROPHE TO MAKE A SINGULAR NOUN PLURAL. IT IS ALWAYS WRONG. It's "the Bills" not "the Bill's." The "Patriots," not the "Patriot's." I saw two "dogs" in the street. Not "dog's." I know that is is a common mistake--but it's the fact that it's so common that drives me nuts. There are some tricky rules for apostrophes, and everybody makes mistakes sometimes, but THIS IS NOT HARD. Do an old man a favor and learn this simple rule. Your life will be immeasurably better, your sex life will improve, and your income will jump by 15%, and the Bills will beat the Pats. REMEMBER: Possessive pronouns like its, his, hers, ours, whose, theirs, etc. NEVER take an apostrophe. Ever ever ever. For the love of god, apostrophes do not make things plural. And to be clear, the other correct use is to make a possessive: The Bills' OL is mediocre, but that's [contraction] much better than before when last season's OL was simply awful. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. K Posted December 10, 2019 Author Share Posted December 10, 2019 Just now, Dablitzkrieg said: You do realize the irony of this statement, correct? Well, what I am correcting here is punctuation, not grammar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dablitzkrieg Posted December 10, 2019 Share Posted December 10, 2019 2 minutes ago, BobChalmers said: And to be clear, the other correct use is to make a possessive: The Bills' OL is mediocre, but that's [contraction] much better than before when last season's OL was simply awful. https://giphy.com/gifs/129OnZ9Qn2i0Ew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoTom Posted December 10, 2019 Share Posted December 10, 2019 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. K Posted December 10, 2019 Author Share Posted December 10, 2019 1 minute ago, JoshAllenHasBigHands said: This is not the place for that opinion. My writing has to be perfect all day, everyday at work. I come here to not worry about that stuff. I throw around typos like it is my job. Sure. Everybody makes mistakes or can't be bothered sometimes. Me, too. But I (and suspect you, too) know the difference between a mistake and ignorance. Ignorance is not really anything to be ashamed about. We're all ignorant about things we don't know. But once you've learned, is it so hard to get it right? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T master Posted December 10, 2019 Share Posted December 10, 2019 It's about football NOT ENGLISH WHO CARES !! ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malazan Posted December 10, 2019 Share Posted December 10, 2019 So you posted something you know is way off topic to the football forum and not the appropriate one because you got triggered...makes sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dablitzkrieg Posted December 10, 2019 Share Posted December 10, 2019 3 minutes ago, Dr. K said: Well, what I am correcting here is punctuation, not grammar. Ok, get over yourself. Its' not that seriou's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted December 10, 2019 Share Posted December 10, 2019 32 minutes ago, Dr. K said: I know this is not something most people care about, but please, for the love of God, YOU DO NOT NEED AN APOSTROPHE TO MAKE A SINGULAR NOUN PLURAL. IT IS ALWAYS WRONG. It's "the Bills" not "the Bill's." The "Patriots," not the "Patriot's." I saw two "dogs" in the street. Not "dog's." I know that is is a common mistake--but it's the fact that it's so common that drives me nuts. There are some tricky rules for apostrophes, and everybody makes mistakes sometimes, but THIS IS NOT HARD. Do an old man a favor and learn this simple rule. Your life will be immeasurably better, your sex life will improve, and your income will jump by 15%, and the Bills will beat the Pats. REMEMBER: Possessive pronouns like its, his, hers, ours, whose, theirs, etc. NEVER take an apostrophe. Ever ever ever. For the love of god, apostrophes do not make things plural. And I would like to add: Your all idiots. 1 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. K Posted December 10, 2019 Author Share Posted December 10, 2019 Just now, Dablitzkrieg said: Ok, get over yourself. Its' not that seriou's I seem to have upset you. Feel free to ignore anything I say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPS Posted December 10, 2019 Share Posted December 10, 2019 37 minutes ago, Dr. K said: I know this is not something most people care about, but please, for the love of God, YOU DO NOT NEED AN APOSTROPHE TO MAKE A SINGULAR NOUN PLURAL. IT IS ALWAYS WRONG. It's "the Bills" not "the Bill's." The "Patriots," not the "Patriot's." I saw two "dogs" in the street. Not "dog's." I know that this is a common mistake--but it's the fact that it's so common that drives me nuts. There are some tricky rules for apostrophes, and everybody makes mistakes sometimes, but THIS IS NOT HARD. Do an old man a favor and learn this simple rule. Your life will be immeasurably better, your sex life will improve, and your income will jump by 15%, and the Bills will beat the Pats. REMEMBER: Possessive pronouns like its, his, hers, ours, whose, theirs, etc. NEVER take an apostrophe. Ever ever ever. For the love of god, apostrophes do not make things plural. Dr, I may need this on the PPP board, is the possessive Keynes' or Keynes's? Also, take heart that you're not a Jets fan..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. K Posted December 10, 2019 Author Share Posted December 10, 2019 (edited) 2 minutes ago, TPS said: Dr, I may need this on the PPP board, is the possessive Keynes' or Keynes's? Also, take heart that you're not a Jets fan..... Sure, move it to wherever is appropriate. I think both of those possessives are correct. There is some leeway in these things. Every day I thank the Lord that I am not a Jets fan. Edited December 10, 2019 by Dr. K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heitz Posted December 10, 2019 Share Posted December 10, 2019 3 minutes ago, jeremy2020 said: So you posted something you know is way off topic to the football forum and not the appropriate one because you got triggered...makes sense. I'm not sure calling people out for poor grammar is being "triggered", it's more like asking the question "I know it's almost 2020, but don't we have SOME standards in the world in which we live?". I have two employees on my team that do this constantly; every presentation there's at least ~4 of these to be fixed! My girl would approve of this thread, this is her biggest pet peeve too!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherlock Holmes Posted December 10, 2019 Share Posted December 10, 2019 23 minutes ago, DC Tom said: And I would like to add: Your all idiots. Hey!!! I'm not a idiot!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffaloflash Posted December 10, 2019 Share Posted December 10, 2019 We learn something new everyday.Life is great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boatdrinks Posted December 10, 2019 Share Posted December 10, 2019 (edited) Nice. Can we get a short tutorial on “ would have “ while we’re at it ? If you’ve seen the countless posts featuring “ would of” ,you’ll know what I mean. Edited December 10, 2019 by Boatdrinks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted December 10, 2019 Share Posted December 10, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, DrDawkinstein said: Cry me some river's Philip Rivers’ what? Edited December 10, 2019 by Ridgewaycynic2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasons1992 Posted December 10, 2019 Share Posted December 10, 2019 38 minutes ago, Sherlock Holmes said: Hey!!! I'm not a idiot!!! The man ha's s'poken and we therefore all fall into the category of idoicy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted December 10, 2019 Share Posted December 10, 2019 31 minutes ago, Boatdrinks said: Nice. Can we get a short tutorial on “ would have “ while we’re at it ? If you’ve seen the countless posts featuring “ would of” ,you’ll know what I mean. Hey, empty head! It’s ‘could have’, not ‘could of’! * Short enough? ? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wiz Posted December 10, 2019 Share Posted December 10, 2019 Many Thank's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Vader Posted December 10, 2019 Share Posted December 10, 2019 1 hour ago, WhoTom said: Could've or Should've. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts