One little pet peeve...

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  • BaconMD
    BaconMD Posts: 1,165 Member
    I have only been on here a week so I have no way of knowing. :)
    Right.. Because Search is broken and you don't see threads posted prior to your signup date..

    Welcome to MyFitnessPal.

    As in, I had no clue it would be such a big deal to have a repeat. hahaha... Horror!
    You should post a thread asking about eating back exercise calories next!
  • asia_hanebach
    asia_hanebach Posts: 275 Member
    And actually, "loosing" is a word.

    Loosing isn't a word. It's either losing or loosening depending on the context
  • Niagarasailor
    Niagarasailor Posts: 123 Member
    I have only been on here a week so I have no way of knowing. :)
    Right.. Because Search is broken and you don't see threads posted prior to your signup date..

    Welcome to MyFitnessPal.

    As in, I had no clue it would be such a big deal to have a repeat. hahaha... Horror!
    You should post a thread asking about eating back exercise calories next!
    Or how to figure out what my BMR is!
  • auroranflash
    auroranflash Posts: 3,569 Member
    I have only been on here a week so I have no way of knowing. :)
    Right.. Because Search is broken and you don't see threads posted prior to your signup date..

    Welcome to MyFitnessPal.

    As in, I had no clue it would be such a big deal to have a repeat. hahaha... Horror!
    You should post a thread asking about eating back exercise calories next!

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  • GasMasterFlash
    GasMasterFlash Posts: 2,206 Member
    And actually, "loosing" is a word.
    Loosing isn't a word. It's either losing or loosening depending on the context
    I'm afraid it is, dear. I invite you to peruse the previous comments. The word "loose" can be used as a verb. God bless.
  • Thomasm198
    Thomasm198 Posts: 3,189 Member
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  • kealambert
    kealambert Posts: 961 Member
    You want to 'lose' weight. Not 'loose' it. When I hear 'I want to loose fat' I imagine people turning their flabby stomachs loose upon an unsuspecting populace for a rampage of terror.

    You might be losing weight if you're getting thinner.

    I'm not the sort of person who normally corrects others' grammar, but this is driving me insane.

    If you are confused about the difference please refer to http://www.ross.net/notes/loose.shtml

    That is all! Have a great day!

    :tongue:

    Edited for controversially implying 'loosing' was not a word we use in everyday english...

    GOD this happens ALL THE TIME

    how can it NOT drive you mad??

    all I see when I read it is that they're freeing their weight from enslavement
  • cassietn
    cassietn Posts: 48
    And actually, "loosing" is a word.

    Loosening is a word. I don't think loosing is.
  • lickmybaconcakes
    lickmybaconcakes Posts: 1,063 Member

    I'm not the sort of person who normally corrects others' grammar, but this is driving me insane.

    I'm not the sort of person who normally comments on annoying things but these types of "get it correct" threads are driving me insane.
  • GasMasterFlash
    GasMasterFlash Posts: 2,206 Member
    And actually, "loosing" is a word.

    Loosening is a word. I don't think loosing is.
    I'm afraid it is, dear. I invite you to peruse the previous comments. The word "loose" can be used as a verb, and "loosing" is a conjugated form of the verb. God bless.
  • tinlee
    tinlee Posts: 60 Member
    And actually, "loosing" is a word.

    Loosening is a word. I don't think loosing is.
    I'm afraid it is, dear. I invite you to peruse the previous comments. The word "loose" can be used as a verb, and "loosing" is a conjugated form of the verb. God bless.

    Yes, loosing is a word. However, it is not correct to say "loosing weight" but rather "losing weight."
  • GasMasterFlash
    GasMasterFlash Posts: 2,206 Member
    And actually, "loosing" is a word.
    Loosening is a word. I don't think loosing is.
    I'm afraid it is, dear. I invite you to peruse the previous comments. The word "loose" can be used as a verb, and "loosing" is a conjugated form of the verb. God bless.
    Yes, loosing is a word. However, it is not correct to say "loosing weight" but rather "losing weight."
    Depending on the context, it could be appropriate. In its verb form, it means "set free, release". If one is setting free excess weight from one's body, it would be appropriate to say that they are "loosing weight".
  • cassietn
    cassietn Posts: 48
    And actually, "loosing" is a word.

    Loosing isn't a word. It's either losing or loosening depending on the context

    ^^THIS. 3 years of Honors and advanced english have made me a grammar nazi. But yeah sure people, just google it, copy and paste it and assume it's right.
    I'm probalby going to get attacked with comments for saying this but whatever. I don't care.
  • GasMasterFlash
    GasMasterFlash Posts: 2,206 Member
    And actually, "loosing" is a word.

    Loosing isn't a word. It's either losing or loosening depending on the context

    ^^THIS. 3 years of Honors and advanced english have made me a grammar nazi. But yeah sure people, just google it, copy and paste it and assume it's right.
    I'm probalby going to get attacked with comments for saying this but whatever. I don't care.
    Oh dear. Are Merriam Webster and Oxford wrong?

    http://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loose
    http://oxforddictionaries.com/definition/loose
  • llahairdna
    llahairdna Posts: 502 Member
    And actually, "loosing" is a word.

    Loosing isn't a word. It's either losing or loosening depending on the context

    Loosing is a word--it means "to lessen grasp". It is the verb form of loose, not lose (which verb form would be losing, as you referenced).
  • iHEARTcardiacnurses
    iHEARTcardiacnurses Posts: 437 Member
    People shouldn't even say they're losing weight. It implies that it's wishing to be found :laugh:

    Maybe you should let loose the weight...release it and set it free among the wild!
  • Thomasm198
    Thomasm198 Posts: 3,189 Member
    And actually, "loosing" is a word.

    Loosing isn't a word. It's either losing or loosening depending on the context

    ^^THIS. 3 years of Honors and advanced english have made me a grammar nazi. But yeah sure people, just google it, copy and paste it and assume it's right.
    I'm probalby going to get attacked with comments for saying this but whatever. I don't care.
    Probalby? :flowerforyou:
  • LauraMacNCheese
    LauraMacNCheese Posts: 7,173 Member
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  • cassietn
    cassietn Posts: 48
    And actually, "loosing" is a word.

    Loosing isn't a word. It's either losing or loosening depending on the context

    ^^THIS. 3 years of Honors and advanced english have made me a grammar nazi. But yeah sure people, just google it, copy and paste it and assume it's right.
    I'm probalby going to get attacked with comments for saying this but whatever. I don't care.
    Oh dear. Are Merriam Webster and Oxford wrong?

    http://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loose
    http://oxforddictionaries.com/definition/loose

    These are for the definition of loose not loosing.
  • sabified
    sabified Posts: 1,035 Member
    A lot of people on this website are not fluent in English like native Brits or Americans or Aussies or Kiwis or Canadians etc.
    Have a little respect for the people who learn to speak English among other languages, and cut them some slack.

    HAHAHA Canadians yes we are not fluent in English! LOL oh my goodness I haven't laughed so hard in a long time THANKS for that!

    errrrmmm.... actually... I think Canadian's are in the "fluent" catagory....

    BUT, have you ever seen those Herbal Magic people driving around with "LOOSE WEIGHT" plastered ALL OVER their car???? GAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

    and the worst thing is...


    ONE'S MY UNCLE!!!!!!!!!!

    It makes me want to cry :'(
  • GasMasterFlash
    GasMasterFlash Posts: 2,206 Member
    And actually, "loosing" is a word.

    Loosing isn't a word. It's either losing or loosening depending on the context

    ^^THIS. 3 years of Honors and advanced english have made me a grammar nazi. But yeah sure people, just google it, copy and paste it and assume it's right.
    I'm probalby going to get attacked with comments for saying this but whatever. I don't care.
    Oh dear. Are Merriam Webster and Oxford wrong?

    http://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loose
    http://oxforddictionaries.com/definition/loose
    These are for the definition of loose not loosing.
    Oh, sweetheart. I invite you to look at them, and see that "loose" can also be used as a verb. "Loosing" is the present participle of said verb. But, I'm sure you know that with your extensive studies.
  • LuckyLeprechaun
    LuckyLeprechaun Posts: 6,296 Member
    And actually, "loosing" is a word.

    Loosing isn't a word. It's either losing or loosening depending on the context

    ^^THIS. 3 years of Honors and advanced english have made me a grammar nazi. But yeah sure people, just google it, copy and paste it and assume it's right.
    I'm probalby going to get attacked with comments for saying this but whatever. I don't care.
    Probalby? :flowerforyou:

    dammit thomas. Beat me to it.
  • cassietn
    cassietn Posts: 48
    And actually, "loosing" is a word.

    Loosing isn't a word. It's either losing or loosening depending on the context

    ^^THIS. 3 years of Honors and advanced english have made me a grammar nazi. But yeah sure people, just google it, copy and paste it and assume it's right.
    I'm probalby going to get attacked with comments for saying this but whatever. I don't care.
    Oh dear. Are Merriam Webster and Oxford wrong?

    http://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loose
    http://oxforddictionaries.com/definition/loose
    These are for the definition of loose not loosing.
    Oh, sweetheart. I invite you to look at them, and see that "loose" can also be used as a verb. "Loosing" is the present participle of said verb. But, I'm sure you know that with your extensive studies.

    Haha ok we'll just agree to disagree.
  • GasMasterFlash
    GasMasterFlash Posts: 2,206 Member
    Haha ok we'll just agree to disagree.
    No need to agree to disagree. It's fact, dear. I invite you to investigate, and augment your honors studies.
  • NicolettetheGreek
    NicolettetheGreek Posts: 246 Member
    Was this seriously just posted again?

    EXACTLY!!! What a waste of space.

    Get OVER IT!

    My Pet Peeve, the poster's who continue to stoke the fire because they cannot accept anyone else's mistakes.
    Lose,
    Loose,
    GET LOST!!

    STEP AWAY FROM THE KEY BOARD!!!!
  • auroranflash
    auroranflash Posts: 3,569 Member
    Was this seriously just posted again?

    EXACTLY!!! What a waste of space.

    Get OVER IT!

    My Pet Peeve, the poster's who continue to stoke the fire because they cannot accept anyone else's mistakes.
    Lose,
    Loose,
    GET LOST!!

    STEP AWAY FROM THE KEY BOARD!!!!

    LOL, I just imagine little angry batman yelling this and stomping... and....

    Okay, I'll go now..
  • tsh0ck
    tsh0ck Posts: 1,970 Member
    Haha ok we'll just agree to disagree.
    No need to agree to disagree. It's fact, dear. I invite you to investigate, and augment your honors studies.

    journalism degree and a more than a decade in newspapers, if we're throwing down credentials ... and loosing is a word.
    :)

    (it is misused here all the time, yes. but it is still a word.)
  • GasMasterFlash
    GasMasterFlash Posts: 2,206 Member
    Haha ok we'll just agree to disagree.
    No need to agree to disagree. It's fact, dear. I invite you to investigate, and augment your honors studies.

    journalism degree and a more than a decade in newspapers, if we're throwing down credentials ... and loosing is a word.
    :)

    (it is misused here all the time, yes. but it is still a word.)
    Thank you, dear.
  • NicolettetheGreek
    NicolettetheGreek Posts: 246 Member
    These sort of threads to come up all the time. At the same time though, obviously people still haven't learned the difference between loose and lose, so it's not unwarranted. It does drive me insane when I see people claim they want to "loose weight," and apparently we're not allowed to correct the grammar in people's posts. You want your belt to become loose, what you want to do to your weight is lose it. It's really not that complicated

    If this is all it takes to drive you "insane," it must be a very short drive. It's a word, not a missile. Get over it. Your (not you're) life will be much less stressful!:flowerforyou:
  • tsh0ck
    tsh0ck Posts: 1,970 Member
    Haha ok we'll just agree to disagree.
    No need to agree to disagree. It's fact, dear. I invite you to investigate, and augment your honors studies.

    journalism degree and a more than a decade in newspapers, if we're throwing down credentials ... and loosing is a word.
    :)

    (it is misused here all the time, yes. but it is still a word.)
    Thank you, dear.

    and I wasn't even an honors student!

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