Apostrophe Abuse/neglect - Page 5

Cloud · 10-30-2009, 11:34 AM

Newspaper rules are made for typeprinting conventions and to conserve space in narrow columns, and I don't consider them applicable to other forms of writing.

I also reject and resent the idea that being interested in or careful with grammar automatically makes you nerdy, nazi, or anal. In my opinion, it makes for a better communicator, and isn't clear communication essential? It's "let's make fun of the smart kids."

yes, I am Hermione Granger. I have the hair to prove it!

Shawnee123 · 10-30-2009, 11:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZenGum

Cellar, Cellar, on the wall*,
who is the analest of them all?

* I acknowledge that this does not make sense. It is a poetic and rhetorical device.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Undertoad

You misspelled "analyst".

Hahahahaha...I'm now embarrassed that "analyst" is in my job title.

You wascal!

SamIam · 10-30-2009, 11:44 AM

Now I'm really confused. Can I just go by what spell check tells me?

skysidhe · 10-30-2009, 11:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cloud

Newspaper rules are made for typeprinting conventions and to conserve space in narrow columns, and I don't consider them applicable to other forms of writing.

I also reject and resent the idea that being interested in or careful with grammar automatically makes you nerdy, nazi, or anal. In my opinion, it makes for a better communicator, and isn't clear communication essential? It's "let's make fun of the smart kids."

yes, I am Hermione Granger. I have the hair to prove it!

I don't think anyone is poking fun, in a bad way, at anyone in particular. I think people are just having fun just now. It's ok cloud.
Everyone knows good grammar is important.

xoxoxoBruce · 10-30-2009, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SamIam

Now I'm really confused. Can I just go by what spell check tells me?

Spellcheck says your name should be Samoan. That answer your question?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cloud

yes, I am Hermione Granger. I have the hair to prove it!

Do you mean Hermione Gingold? :p

Shawnee123 · 10-30-2009, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SamIam

Now I'm really confused. Can I just go by what spell check tells me?

no you cant it is good that you want to be accurete...acurate...um, correct tho.

Cloud · 10-30-2009, 12:01 PM

I didn't think Hermione Gingold was known for her erudition, but I'll take your word for it, Bruce. Seeing has how she was a bit before my time.

:p

Spexxvet · 10-30-2009, 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shawnee123

Hahahahaha...I'm now embarrassed that "analyst" is in my job title.

You wascal!

And here I thought he meant analest, as in "most anal (retentive)".

Shawnee123 · 10-30-2009, 12:28 PM

psst...he did. Zen's not stupid, in case no one noticed. Undertoad just took it and ran with it...

classicman · 10-30-2009, 12:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shawnee123

Undertoad just took it and ran with it...

Is he gonna give it back?

ZenGum · 10-30-2009, 04:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SamIam

Now I'm really confused. Can I just go by what spell check tells me?

Putt knot yore trussed on spill chuckers!

SteveDallas · 10-30-2009, 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cloud

It's "let's make fun of the smart kids."

Well shit, why didn't you say so sooner? We'd have been able to bypass a whole bunch of discussion.

COME ON EVERYBODY!!!! PILE ON THE BASTARDS!!!!!!

ZenGum · 10-30-2009, 09:18 PM

You want you computer fixed or not, Jock-boy? [/toughnerd]

Cloud · 10-30-2009, 10:10 PM

gerrof you lummoxes! (wiggles) I can't breathe!

monster · 10-30-2009, 10:27 PM

lummoxe's

10-30-2009, 11:34 AM	#61
Cloud ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,360	Newspaper rules are made for typeprinting conventions and to conserve space in narrow columns, and I don't consider them applicable to other forms of writing. I also reject and resent the idea that being interested in or careful with grammar automatically makes you nerdy, nazi, or anal. In my opinion, it makes for a better communicator, and isn't clear communication essential? It's "let's make fun of the smart kids." yes, I am Hermione Granger. I have the hair to prove it! __________________ "Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards!"

10-30-2009, 12:01 PM	#67
Cloud ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,360	I didn't think Hermione Gingold was known for her erudition, but I'll take your word for it, Bruce. Seeing has how she was a bit before my time. :p __________________ "Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards!"

10-30-2009, 12:28 PM	#69
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	psst...he did. Zen's not stupid, in case no one noticed. Undertoad just took it and ran with it... __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

10-30-2009, 09:18 PM	#73
ZenGum Doctor Wtf Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Badelaide, Baustralia Posts: 12,861	You want you computer fixed or not, Jock-boy? [/toughnerd] __________________ Shut up and hug. MoreThanPretty, Nov 5, 2008. Just because I'm nominally polite, does not make me a pussy. Sundae Girl.

10-30-2009, 10:10 PM	#74
Cloud ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,360	gerrof you lummoxes! (wiggles) I can't breathe! __________________ "Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards!"

10-30-2009, 11:44 AM	#63
SamIam Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Not here Posts: 2,655	Now I'm really confused. Can I just go by what spell check tells me?

10-30-2009, 10:27 PM	#75
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	lummoxe's __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

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