ajzepp Posted September 21, 2004 Share Posted September 21, 2004 I'm sure some people may think I'm an ass for even posting this, but I guess I'm just interested if anyone else ever wonders the same thing..... Does it ever surprise you how bad the spelling/punctuation is among the posters here? Not that mine is perfect by any means - and I'm not really talking about typos - but I have to say that sometimes I'm really surprised at how bad some people are with their grammar. Does anyone else notice this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Hansen Forever Posted September 21, 2004 Share Posted September 21, 2004 It sure does. I thought western new yorkers had to pass the regents, but apparently these people skipped it. Too many da fur sur and gee tanks out dere for meat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted September 21, 2004 Share Posted September 21, 2004 Here are some common errors: Me and my friend .... instead of My friend and I Irregardless instead of regardless Anyways instead of anyway There instead of their or they're To instead of too Etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Gross Posted September 21, 2004 Share Posted September 21, 2004 Their really screwing up they're posts? Really?! Don't forget resign instead of re-sign. It's not just this board. Look anywhere. This board is actually better than many in this regard. Heck, some "journalists" don't even know how to use correct grammar... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshmallow Posted September 21, 2004 Share Posted September 21, 2004 My favorite is when someone responds to a post by saying, "Your an idiot". Cracks me up every time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted September 21, 2004 Share Posted September 21, 2004 I love my Grammar Mary! I know, I know..... Urine Idiot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajzepp Posted September 21, 2004 Author Share Posted September 21, 2004 I think it's even worse when someone you know in person first exposes you to their, um, unique style, and you are literally SHOCKED at how poorly they write. Part of you wants to help them to fix some of it, but then another part of you is afraid to say anything. Honesty can be a double-edged sword, for sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Gross Posted September 21, 2004 Share Posted September 21, 2004 Oh, yeah, add "would of" instead of "would have." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BILLS4LIFE Posted September 21, 2004 Share Posted September 21, 2004 Hey...nobuddiez purrfect! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajzepp Posted September 21, 2004 Author Share Posted September 21, 2004 Heck, some "journalists" don't even know how to use correct grammar... 39217[/snapback] The word I see journalists screw up from time to time is "myriad". It's incorrect to say "myriad of....". I don't know why that word shows up so often in articles, but the least they can do is get it right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Gross Posted September 21, 2004 Share Posted September 21, 2004 The word I see journalists screw up from time to time is "myriad". It's incorrect to say "myriad of....". I don't know why that word shows up so often in articles, but the least they can do is get it right 39237[/snapback] Then there's always data....I rarely see that used right. It's a plural word folks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfanone Posted September 21, 2004 Share Posted September 21, 2004 I'm sure some people may think I'm an ass for even posting this, but I guess I'm just interested if anyone else ever wonders the same thing..... Does it ever surprise you how bad the spelling/punctuation is among the posters here? Not that mine is perfect by any means - and I'm not really talking about typos - but I have to say that sometimes I'm really surprised at how bad some people are with their grammar. Does anyone else notice this? 39087[/snapback] No it doesn't surprise me. When I type a business letter or something at work, I rarely make a mistake. I even do a lot of copywriting. When I post on boards, I do so quickly, and make some careless mistakes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyT Posted September 21, 2004 Share Posted September 21, 2004 One of my pet peeves is the use of the word "loose" when someone clearly means "lose." How could the Bills loose to the Raiders! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Movinon Posted September 21, 2004 Share Posted September 21, 2004 One of my pet peeves is the use of the word "loose" when someone clearly means "lose." How could the Bills loose to the Raiders! 39333[/snapback] Use shood be axing Drew Bledblow that questin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flomoe Posted September 21, 2004 Share Posted September 21, 2004 You're an idiot!!!!!!!! I couldn't resist!! I have to admit that sometimes I just want to reply to a post and make the grammatical corrections. I'm not a teacher or anything relatively close but the proper use of the English language is something I've always been fond of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMCBillsFan Posted September 21, 2004 Share Posted September 21, 2004 Who cares? I have a degree but could care less how people write on this board. As long as I can figure out what folks are trying to say then it works for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#89 Posted September 21, 2004 Share Posted September 21, 2004 My grammar sucks when I post. I hate .,:;?!"' but as long as the point gets across what's the difference? Who has the time for spell check when you are so pissed about the Bills bashers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark VI Posted September 21, 2004 Share Posted September 21, 2004 I'm sure some people may think I'm an ass for even posting this, but I guess I'm just interested if anyone else ever wonders the same thing..... Does it ever surprise you how bad the spelling/punctuation is among the posters here? Not that mine is perfect by any means - and I'm not really talking about typos - but I have to say that sometimes I'm really surprised at how bad some people are with their grammar. Does anyone else notice this? 39087[/snapback] So this Stuart Scott Ebonics book is no good ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jarthur31 Posted September 21, 2004 Share Posted September 21, 2004 I'm sure some people may think I'm an ass for even posting this, but I guess I'm just interested if anyone else ever wonders the same thing..... Does it ever surprise you how bad the spelling/punctuation is among the posters here? Not that mine is perfect by any means - and I'm not really talking about typos - but I have to say that sometimes I'm really surprised at how bad some people are with their grammar. Does anyone else notice this? 39087[/snapback] It's a lot more evident in E-mails. Have you noticed that? People who conduct business on the Internet should be much more aware of this. Collectively, we as Americans, don't care about literacy and learning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRH Posted September 21, 2004 Share Posted September 21, 2004 Common man! If we would of won that game then we wouldn't be on a two-game loosing streek and me and my friend wouldn't of got so drunk and made all these bad grammer posts. Your an idiot. If the Bills just get there stevestojan together then yall will liten up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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