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Posted by placebo on Jul-17-2006 04:11:

Grammar

quote:

I blame the internet and 14 year olds for shit like this:

your gay

Seriously, is it that hard to use the correct words in sentences? Fuck, it isn't like English isn't your native language. Oh wait, it is. I read so many posts on forums and blogs that make me want to cry. So, here's a quick reference guide (this list was taken from HweeBoard because I didn't want to type my own):

Their - This is used to show ownership
example: It is their responsibility.

There - This is used to describe a place
example: Bring it over there.

They're - This is a contraction of "they are"
example: They're going to be here soon.

Your - Again used to show ownership
example: Will you be bringing your dog?

You're - This is a contraction of "you are"
example: You're a ******.

Then - used when speaking about time or when something happened or is going to happen
example: I will see you then.

Than - used to compare two or more things
example: I am better than you.
To = preposition that shows movement or direction
example: I am going to drink.

Too = adverb meaning "very" or "also"
example: I am too drunk.

This message was brought to you by the letter "H" and the number 7.

Posted by Boomer187 on Jul-17-2006 04:13:

repost....OMG welcome to the 14th century...

Posted by DjConfessions on Jul-17-2006 04:14:

ya it's like black people say "uhhhhhh" all the time. damn blacks

Posted by iammesol on Jul-17-2006 04:16:

it's not the internet's fault. it's kids thinking drugs, sex, and alcohol are cool. damn that rap music

Posted by all-nite-freak on Jul-17-2006 04:19:

why you fo be pickin on me fo

Posted by iammesol on Jul-17-2006 04:20:

its teh whit peeple! ter affer j00!

Posted by DjConfessions on Jul-17-2006 04:21:

quote:
Originally posted by iammesol
its teh whit peeple! ter affer j00!

have u ever heard a black person talk?

Posted by iammesol on Jul-17-2006 04:22:

quote:
Originally posted by DjConfessions
have u ever heard a black person talk?

I live in Georgia... hell yes I have

Posted by Lira on Jul-17-2006 04:23:

I blame the irregular ortography of the English language. Don't even try to blame on the speakers, when it's far from being their fault

Really, "their", "they're" and "there" have the same sounds - what kind of efficient writing system do you think allows such confusions?

Posted by igottaknow on Jul-17-2006 04:26:

i blame...

Posted by fitom tiel on Jul-17-2006 04:44:

quote:
Originally posted by Lira
I blame the irregular ortography of the English language. Don't even try to blame on the speakers, when it's far from being their fault

Really, "their", "they're" and "there" have the same sounds - what kind of efficient writing system do you think allows such confusions?

Bravo. The language as a whole is a contraction.

Posted by DjConfessions on Jul-17-2006 04:46:

Posted by iammesol on Jul-17-2006 04:49:

quote:
Originally posted by DjConfessions
ya the whole english language is pretty messed up

like how "phot" can be pronounced as fish.

rofl

our language really is retarded... but hey, people understand me, so i'm happy

Posted by Sunsnail on Jul-17-2006 11:36:

Posted by Lira on Jul-17-2006 11:51:

quote:
Originally posted by Sunsnail
I always hear/say a difference between there and they're.

I stand corrected: In some dialects, the words "there" and "their" do have a glide that doesn't exist in "they're", but the three words are homophones in other regions

Still, "their" and "there" are homophones in most (if not all) varieties of English I know of (and strangely rhyme with "air"), so there is something wrong with the writing system. Actually, even the world "varieties" is bizarre: "ie" has two completely different sounds in the same word

Posted by placebo on Jul-17-2006 13:54:

quote:
Originally posted by Boomer187
repost....OMG welcome to the 14th century...

The internet wasn't available in the 14th century.

Posted by Ivand on Jul-17-2006 14:32:

quote:
Originally posted by placebo
The internet wasn't available in the 14th century.

Are you sure? Oscal Wilde says otherwise

Posted by Sunsnail on Jul-17-2006 14:37:

quote:
Originally posted by placebo
The internet wasn't available in the 14th century.

source?

Posted by placebo on Jul-17-2006 17:38:

quote:
Originally posted by Sunsnail
source?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet

quote:

The USSR's launch of Sputnik spurred the United States to create the Advanced Research Projects Agency (ARPA, later known as the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency) in February 1958 to regain a technological lead. ARPA created the Information Processing Technology Office (IPTO) to further the research of the Semi Automatic Ground Environment program, which had networked country-wide radar systems together for the first time.

Posted by Floorfiller on Jul-17-2006 17:48:

quote:
Originally posted by Ivand
Are you sure? Oscal Wilde says otherwise

omg omg omg its Oscar not Oscal...ooooooooooooo stupiddddddddd

really who cares about grammar in unofficial situations.

Posted by Lira on Jul-17-2006 17:51:

quote:
Originally posted by Floorfiller
really who cares about grammar in unofficial situations.

*raises hand*

It usually shows what's wrong with "grammar" in official situations

Posted by Sunsnail on Jul-17-2006 17:53:

I must be psychic because I was going to say Lira cares

Posted by Floorfiller on Jul-17-2006 17:55:

quote:
Originally posted by Lira
*raises hand*

It usually shows what's wrong with "grammar" in official situations

i'm just saying if someone spells a word wrong in a casual conversation its not the end of the world. i mean i don't feel the need to use CAPS when i type online...is that the worst thing in the world?

Posted by Aquarian on Jul-17-2006 18:07:

Posted by Lira on Jul-17-2006 18:10:

lol @ Sunsnail

quote:
Originally posted by Floorfiller
i'm just saying if someone spells a word wrong in a casual conversation its not the end of the world. i mean i don't feel the need to use CAPS when i type online...is that the worst thing in the world?

Oh, in that case, I do agree with you.

In case you're wondering why it happens though, there are a few explanations (which is the reason why I care about those who care more often than the thing being cared in itself... you know what I mean? ).

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