Apostrophe Abuse/neglect

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!

skysidhe · 10-30-2009, 11:44 AM

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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

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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?

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Originally Posted by Cloud

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

Do you mean Hermione Gingold? :p

SteveDallas · 10-30-2009, 08:01 PM

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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!!!!!!

10-30-2009, 11:34 AM	#1
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!"

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