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  • joilet
    joilet Posts: 99
    should of
    could of
    would of

    bug me
  • snowflakelaia
    snowflakelaia Posts: 214
    Anyone who puts God as an excuse not to improve something that requires some effort and work, is also putting up excuses for everything they cannot improve by themselves, because he or she is Lazy. Sloth is a sin, and so is Gluttony.

    Do not blame God for your own faults, when it is YOU that must change, and who is able to make a difference.
  • binary_jester
    binary_jester Posts: 3,311 Member
    Anyone who puts God as an excuse not to improve something that requires some effort and work, is also putting up excuses for everything they cannot improve by themselves, because he or she is Lazy. Sloth is a sin, and so is Gluttony.

    Do not blame God for your own faults, when it is YOU that must change, and who is able to make a difference.
    GoD CrEaTeD Me WiTh My AwEsOmE GrAmMeR SkIlLz! joke.gif


    ...and you have no idea how painful it was to type that out. I feel dirty.
  • deeharley
    deeharley Posts: 1,208 Member
    My favorite part is when a bunch of Nazis are discussing what everyone else does wrong, and they make mistakes themsleves.

    Bwahahaha! Get over yourselves.
  • Lisa1971
    Lisa1971 Posts: 3,069 Member
    Awesome post! THANK YOU! This makes me crazy!
  • katiejo2011
    katiejo2011 Posts: 180 Member
    cannot is one word not two. That is my pet peeve, but all in all it doesn't really matter because I know I make mistakes as well.
  • JJtexasgirl
    JJtexasgirl Posts: 106 Member
    What I don't understand is why anyone would not care about how they present themselves in print. Afterall, once you put something on the internet, it is there to stay-- FOREVER. If one knows he/she is a bad speller or doesn't know the basic grammar rules, then one should make an effort to educate themselves about it. Just because something is a blog or a forum post or a text message, doesn't mean it should be any less correct than a report for an employer.


    When my students ask me if spelling is going to count on an assignment (in an English class, no less), I ask them if math should count when I average their grade.

    ~ happlily wearing my Grammar Police uniform~
  • jkleman79
    jkleman79 Posts: 706 Member
    I love reading these that stir the pot. If you are offended by them then simply don't read them. So just one that bugs the hell out of me the increasing use of the word AIN'T. I can not stand that word. I guess its all right if you are applying for the next episode of Jerry Springer. I am off my soap box now.

    Have a great day everyone! :laugh:
  • Just_Dot
    Just_Dot Posts: 2,283 Member
    What I don't understand is why anyone would not care about how they present themselves in print. Afterall, once you put something on the internet, it is there to stay-- FOREVER. If one knows he/she is a bad speller or doesn't know the basic grammar rules, then one should make an effort to educate themselves about it. Just because something is a blog or a forum post or a text message, doesn't mean it should be any less correct than a report for an employer.


    When my students ask me if spelling is going to count on an assignment (in an English class, no less), I ask them if math should count when I average their grade.

    ~ happlily wearing my Grammar Police uniform~

    Thank you!

    As for the person that mentioned the "Nazis" I'm not talking about making a typo here and there, but the consistent misuse of punctuation marks that should have been taught in 2nd grade. As far as not reading them, when it's in a title...it's hard to miss. Even if the statement or message is solid, I cringe when I read it. Sorry, it's my JOB to know this stuff...I can't help it if I'm a geek about it too.
  • Nomomush
    Nomomush Posts: 582 Member
    on fun forums like FB and MFP, i cringe but I don't let it get too me too much BUT for professional correspondence such as emails, I could just scream. Really? Seriously? You got your degree from where? oh a cracker jack box. Ok- makes sense now.

    There is no excuse for business professionals who don't know the difference.
  • MMieure
    MMieure Posts: 48
    I could care less, does it really matter? I am sorry but only God could make me perfect and he did not.

    Ha Ha! This is one of my pet peeves! Actually, you COULD care less. What you actually meant was "I could not care less"
  • LynnW52
    LynnW52 Posts: 1,151 Member
    One of my biggest pet peeves on the MFP threads: people who are here to "loose" the "wait" once and for all!!!
  • TDGee
    TDGee Posts: 2,209 Member
    I do not believe that anyone has asked for perfection in this particularly large can of worms, just some real effort. I don't mind typos, hell, I have fat fingers! but to continually make the same mistakes over and over again after the correct usage has been explained over and over gives the impression of not caring to do your best. That bothers me almost as much as people that "axe" questions and type in text speak. Are we not all here because we want to be the best person we can be? Skinny jeans do not make for a complete person. And yes, I have been known to send corrected emails and documents back to my boss.
    Ted
  • JJtexasgirl
    JJtexasgirl Posts: 106 Member
    I could care less, does it really matter? I am sorry but only God could make me perfect and he did not.

    Ha Ha! This is one of my pet peeves! Actually, you COULD care less. What you actually meant was "I could not care less"

    :happy: :heart: :happy:
  • Heather75
    Heather75 Posts: 3,386 Member
    Using lazy language is like not taking a shower or wearing dirty clothes. I don't expect everyone to be perfect - I'm certainly not, but at least make an effort.
  • kimber607
    kimber607 Posts: 7,128 Member
    I have the right to state my opinion...even if I'm offended..thanks
    Not going to dwell, but I think posts like this are pompous and a tad obnoxious..we all have have our strengths and weaknesses..people have different upbringings/backgrounds ....different levels of education.....
    who the heck cares
  • ceebs9
    ceebs9 Posts: 511 Member
    Can someone give me a lesson in "lay" vs "lie" or "laying" vs "lying"? Seriously...If I stop to think about it long enough I can get it, but I know I've screwed those up.
  • FearAnLoathing
    FearAnLoathing Posts: 4,852 Member
    blah blah blah blah blahspeechless-smiley-002.gif
  • anubis609
    anubis609 Posts: 3,966 Member
    You forgot "should/could/would of" ...
  • Panda_Jack
    Panda_Jack Posts: 829 Member
    Thanks for the gramur lesion, I loose track alot...
  • dls06
    dls06 Posts: 6,774 Member
    This is all you can find to complain about? Lucky you.
  • LovelySnugs
    LovelySnugs Posts: 389
    What I don't understand is why anyone would not care about how they present themselves in print. Afterall, once you put something on the internet, it is there to stay-- FOREVER. If one knows he/she is a bad speller or doesn't know the basic grammar rules, then one should make an effort to educate themselves about it. Just because something is a blog or a forum post or a text message, doesn't mean it should be any less correct than a report for an employer.


    When my students ask me if spelling is going to count on an assignment (in an English class, no less), I ask them if math should count when I average their grade.

    ~ happlily wearing my Grammar Police uniform~

    this.
  • JJtexasgirl
    JJtexasgirl Posts: 106 Member
    Can someone give me a lesson in "lay" vs "lie" or "laying" vs "lying"? Seriously...If I stop to think about it long enough I can get it, but I know I've screwed those up.

    Lie down on the bed.. Lie = to recline
    Lay the pillow on the bed. Lay - to place something

    An easy way to remember --
    If you lay an egg, you'll need to lie down.

    hope this helps :)
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