I am going to loose weight! <-- WRONG.

AlexzKT
AlexzKT Posts: 131 Member
edited November 9 in Chit-Chat
That SHOULD read: I am going to lose weight.

I know spelling can be tricky, so here's a link that illustrates commonly misspelled words. So if at first you didn't understand why "I am going to loose weight" is wrong, click the link and take 5 minutes to learn the proper spelling of commonly used English words.

http://www.funri.com/some-spelling-lessons-by-the-oatmeal/
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  • ironanimal
    ironanimal Posts: 5,922 Member
    *slowclap*

    I think this topic has been done enough times.
  • DreamStriveBe
    DreamStriveBe Posts: 12 Member
    bump
  • chachita7
    chachita7 Posts: 996 Member
    loose, lose... who really cares? What matters is that we are all here to accomplish something - really gonna (wait gonna is not in the dictionary, oops) get on someone because they used the wrong word... *shaking my head*
  • engineman312
    engineman312 Posts: 3,450 Member
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  • epoeraven
    epoeraven Posts: 458 Member
    *slowclap*

    I think this topic has been done enough times.

    agreed.
  • Smuterella
    Smuterella Posts: 1,623 Member
    Maybe it has, but it still irritates me. So thanks for raising it again. :-)
  • dontwantausername1
    dontwantausername1 Posts: 120 Member
    Maybe it has, but it still irritates me. So thanks for raising it again. :-)

    THIS
  • j4nash
    j4nash Posts: 1,719 Member
    No child left behind. Oh crap, we left some in first grade.
  • JVanDam77
    JVanDam77 Posts: 130
    I find that people typically pick on others for spelling errors because they feel bad about themselves, and since we are here to SUPPORT each other ... this topic seems mean to me. Only my opinion.
  • musicgirl88
    musicgirl88 Posts: 504 Member
    Too funny! It's too bad you can't force everyone to check this website out! LOL It gets so frustrating reading some posts because you read exactly what they write, and it makes no sense until you go through and correct everything!! LOL
  • lingading
    lingading Posts: 258 Member
    while i understand the sentiment, as grammar & spelling misuse make me crazy as well, this topic is the internet equivalent of wasting your breath.. there's truly no sense in making yet ANOTHER "loose" versus "lose" topic..

    let's add this to the pile of dead horses we insist on beating over, and over, and over...
  • PrincessLou71186
    PrincessLou71186 Posts: 741 Member
    Picking at other peoples spelling abilities is no different to other forms of discrimination in my eyes.

    There could be a million and one reasons as to why that word has been spelled incorrectly.
  • ❤B☩❤
    ❤B☩❤ Posts: 634
    loose, lose... who really cares? What matters is that we are all here to accomplish something - really gonna (wait gonna is not in the dictionary, oops) get on someone because they used the wrong word... *shaking my head*

    I agree. And I am SO OCD about spelling, but that is not the reason we are here. We all get the gist of the post. Enough of the Spelling Police... Jeeez! Too bad there wasn't as much support as there are nit-picky people. :ohwell:
  • kwest_4_fitness
    kwest_4_fitness Posts: 819 Member
    Ah, sarcasm in the morning. Love you people. :bigsmile:
  • tatertotfishstick
    tatertotfishstick Posts: 91 Member
    loose, lose... who really cares? What matters is that we are all here to accomplish something - really gonna (wait gonna is not in the dictionary, oops) get on someone because they used the wrong word... *shaking my head*

    Exactly
  • sars_68
    sars_68 Posts: 308 Member
    Some people obviously have way too much time on their hands! :yawn:
  • Elizabeth_C34
    Elizabeth_C34 Posts: 6,376 Member
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  • JVanDam77
    JVanDam77 Posts: 130
    Some people obviously have way too much time on their hands! :yawn:

    Amen! :happy:
  • tnfphelan
    tnfphelan Posts: 23
    I didn't realize that we have the spelling police on this website. Who is anyone to judge, especially when you don't know people's curcumstances. We are here to help and encourage in their weight loss journey. If you don't like the way people spell, don't read it.
  • cecilia0909
    cecilia0909 Posts: 188 Member
    IMO folks are here for support to get in shape and lose weight, not get schooled in spelling. And yes, it bugs me when words are spelled wrong but everyone had a weakness and some folks that weakness is spelling and I don't want those people to not post as often because they are worried about spelling.
  • livingaloha
    livingaloha Posts: 52
    what happened to just being supportive and compasionate towards others? we're all here because we share a journey towards becoming healthier, not to win a spelling bee! If it bothers you that much then dont read the post, we face enough critisisms in this world without being so judgemental towards each other. Remember when you are pointing your finger at someone else there are 3 pointing right back at you, perhaps there is something in yourself you need to look at if something this small is getting you so irritated. :flowerforyou:
  • sarahbear1981
    sarahbear1981 Posts: 610 Member
    When people say they want to" loose weight" I always imagine that they are refering to going number 2. It makes it much easier to deal with. Like exactly what kind of weight are they going to let loose?
  • sunkisses
    sunkisses Posts: 2,365 Member
    As many times as people have made this post, it never stops anyone from using the wrong "lose" when they post on the forums. I gave up caring about 1 week into my membership here...and I have a BA in English.
  • Qarol
    Qarol Posts: 6,171 Member
    Do you feel better now? You have fixed the internet. :flowerforyou:
  • Contrarian
    Contrarian Posts: 8,138 Member
    I'm more concerned about people trying to pluralise words by using apostrophes.
  • lisakyle_11
    lisakyle_11 Posts: 420 Member
    amen. super annoying.
  • Phoenix1401
    Phoenix1401 Posts: 711 Member
    Why is you trippin boo?
  • Elizabeth_M
    Elizabeth_M Posts: 562 Member
    It may be irritating, yes, but for some people, spelling is not there - scratch that - their thing! ;)

    I don't think it's right to harp on others for their spelling, even though it irks me as well! I admit that!

    But so what if some people don't know when to use what word? All you can do is model and hope that it rubs off. Pointing it out and making someone feel unintelligent or belittled isn't the way to go about it. Not saying you're doing that OP, I'm just saying. :)
  • bettyford4202
    bettyford4202 Posts: 43 Member
    Hahahaha!! THANK YOU!!! That's was totally awesome!! I am a grammar and spelling Nazi too, BUT in the misspellers defense, Swype and talk to text can really screw your words up. :o) Bravo though, I like this.
  • bettyford4202
    bettyford4202 Posts: 43 Member
    I agree with you 100%. Although, I do get irked when people don't know how to use English properly, but we will never win this battle.
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