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For the Grammer Police

Ford 23Ford 23 Member Posts: 3,129
edited February 2011 in General Discussion
Grammar:

Those of us who fall into the world of hi-tech should take note of the importance of correct grammar.

I have noticed that many who text message & email, have forgotten the "art" of capitalization.

Capitalization is the difference between helping your Uncle Jack off a horse, and helping your uncle jack off a horse.

You are welcome. I know you appreciate this reminder.
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  • n/an/a Member Posts: 168,427 ✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by Ford 23
    Grammar:

    Those of us who fall into the world of hi-tech should take note of the importance of correct grammar.

    I have noticed that many who text message & email, have forgotten the "art" of capitalization.

    Capitalization is the difference between helping your Uncle Jack off a horse, and helping your uncle jack off a horse.

    You are welcome. I know you appreciate this reminder.




    A horse is a horse of course of course.

    WWIiilllbbuurrrr[:0]
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  • wpagewpage Member Posts: 10,201 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Spell check is also your friend.

    Cap unlock is cool.
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  • calrugerfancalrugerfan Member Posts: 18,209 ✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by wpage
    Spell check is also your friend.

    Cap unlock is cool.


    +1 GrammEr in the title, GrammAr in the post. [:D]
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  • Mr. PerfectMr. Perfect Member, Moderator Posts: 66,404 ******
    edited November -1
    This, from a guy who misspells in the title?
    Some will die in hot pursuit
    And fiery auto crashes
    Some will die in hot pursuit
    While sifting through my ashes
    Some will fall in love with life
    And drink it from a fountain
    That is pouring like an avalanche
    Coming down the mountain
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  • n/an/a Member Posts: 168,427 ✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by dano
    Don't forget the periods and comas. [;)]




    Yes, I hate it when my wife misses her period, it puts me in a coma[:o)]
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  • andrewsw16andrewsw16 Member Posts: 10,728 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by dano
    Don't forget the periods and comas. [;)]




    ... or the commas. [:D]
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  • medic07medic07 Member Posts: 5,222 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Grammer? Oh yeah...she is married to Gramps
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  • andrewsw16andrewsw16 Member Posts: 10,728 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Another pet peeve is lazy English, kind of like white ebonics. Next time you hear some red neck proudly declare he is a good 'Merkin, refer him to this,
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Merkin

    [:D][:D][:D]
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  • spasmcreekspasmcreek Member Posts: 37,717 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    reminds me of a 4th grade teacher...this is NOT a place to be taken seriously...so liten up & enjoy...
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  • Mr. PerfectMr. Perfect Member, Moderator Posts: 66,404 ******
    edited November -1
    yep, enjoy your local fourth grade teacher.[:D]
    Some will die in hot pursuit
    And fiery auto crashes
    Some will die in hot pursuit
    While sifting through my ashes
    Some will fall in love with life
    And drink it from a fountain
    That is pouring like an avalanche
    Coming down the mountain
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  • utbrowningmanutbrowningman Member Posts: 2,767 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Today, I found out what a "merkin" is. Thank you GB.
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  • fishkiller41fishkiller41 Member Posts: 50,608
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by Ford 23
    Grammar:

    Those of us who fall into the world of hi-tech should take note of the importance of correct grammar.

    I have noticed that many who text message & email, have forgotten the "art" of capitalization.

    Capitalization is the difference between helping your Uncle Jack off a horse, and helping your uncle jack off a horse.

    You are welcome. I know you appreciate this reminder.


    But spelling isn't? "GRAMMER"...lol
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  • 6s4T9o0Rm6s4T9o0Rm Member Posts: 8
    edited November -1
    newbies to the interntet like ford, bbs and irc has never used proper english and never will. punctuation and proper capitalization is not needed to communicate on the internet.

    a chat session or forum is like speaking with each other and i doubt you speak proper english.

    save the uptight crap for form letters and published works
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  • Blade SlingerBlade Slinger Member Posts: 5,891
    edited November -1
    tits! couldnt of said it better![;)]

    quote:Originally posted by spasmcreek
    reminds me of a 4th grade teacher...this is NOT a place to be taken seriously...so liten up & enjoy...
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  • militaria1918militaria1918 Member Posts: 465 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    These forums are supposed to be like a pub setting. When you talk in real time face to face you don't see if the guy can spell right or is using caps when he starts a sentence.

    If Grammar bothers you this much my advise is always that it's best not to use the internet.

    Everytime I see this type of post it comes off as bragging that you are smarter then others. Seriously if you can read it well enough to understand what the other guy is saying, just have some class and ignore the bad grammar.

    Mike
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  • fishkiller41fishkiller41 Member Posts: 50,608
    edited November -1
    Proper punctuation and grammar should be automatic,in any setting.
    If you don't use it or, use it incorrectly,it just shows the lack of proper education.
    I know mine isn't perfect but, it does come to me automatically..
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  • Old-ColtsOld-Colts Member Posts: 22,697 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    It's kind of hard for me to purposely use incorrect grammar; but I'm pretty good at it if I'm not trying!

    If you can't feel the music; it's only pink noise!

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  • Spider7115Spider7115 Member Posts: 29,704 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by medic07
    Grammer? Oh yeah...she is married to Gramps

    Nah, that's gramma. Grammer played "Frasier" on TV. [:D]

    kelsey-grammer-712.jpg
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  • jonkjonk Member Posts: 10,121
    edited November -1
    The use of proper grammar and the decline thereof is, in my opinion, one of the reasons society is going downhill. If you cannot express yourself cogently and eloquently, what's the point?
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  • allen griggsallen griggs Member Posts: 35,669 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Vielen dank!

    Ich bin auch einer Grammar Nazi.

    Sieg Heil!
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  • NOAHNOAH Member Posts: 9,690
    edited November -1
    PENDEJOS[:D]
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  • gesshotsgesshots Member Posts: 15,678 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by spasmcreek
    reminds me of a 4th grade teacher...this is NOT a place to be taken seriously...so liten up & enjoy...


    If you are able to li(s)ten to this, I have two question -
    What are you taking and where can I get some? [:D][:D]
    It's being willing. I found out early that most men, regardless of cause or need, aren't willing. They blink an eye or draw a breath before they pull the trigger. I won't. ~ J.B. Books
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  • farmer37farmer37 Member Posts: 149 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by Ford 23
    Grammar:

    Those of us who fall into the world of hi-tech should take note of the importance of correct grammar.

    I have noticed that many who text message & email, have forgotten the "art" of capitalization.

    Capitalization is the difference between helping your Uncle Jack off a horse, and helping your uncle jack off a horse.

    You are welcome. I know you appreciate this reminder.


    Frankly Ford I dont give a damn.
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