What Happened ??
 

to all the english majors we used to have here ?? The spelling, grammar, and syntax errors have reached epic proportions. For some reason (probably because I read a lot) these things pop out at me and ruin the credibility of posts.

Where has our english major, Boomer, gone to?

Hmmmm...check capitalization and proper punctuation!

I think she left with Tony...ha ha I surely miss those verbal acrobatics.

Boy Howdy.

Slow morning. Picking on each other?

Blanket apology to my high school English teacher; Mrs. Belcher. I remembered MOSt of what you taught me for a long time, but lately it's a little fuzzy.

engrish majors? Oui no knead no steenkeen' engrish magers,:rant-rave:

:mademyday: I LOVE that movie!

Boomer where are you?
 

...Agree I think she ran off with Tony!!!!

For the most part, I think the thought goes from our brain to our fingertips and the computer keyboard. I rather like that....it appears to be an honest response to a post rather than a "formal composition" of words that may have lost the original intent of the thought. I hope we aren't being tested here or graded for composition.

I was an art major... and I visualize as I write. Sometimes my visions get in the way of my words. That's MY excuse!

Nice to know that there are still folks who cringe at bad grammar.
At least I just cringe now......I used to correct them.
Hmmmm haven't seen those folks for awhile.
Once an English Major, always an English major I guess!

Hey, last week I tried to get people to stop selling frigs and start selling fridges instead, and they closed the thread.:shocked:

Seriously, I find myself proofreading my posts two and three times. As I get older I sure make more typos, if that is really what they are. For me and lots of other people, I think having a really good secretary clean up your mistakes is a hard thing to live without. Rose, I miss you!

WOW!! I don't post a lot but now i'm really,realy nirvis.

Your rite their a lot of misspellings; and grammar errs and youse no whose you is.

I'm an English major. But I hesitate to correct people's spelling and grammar because feelings get hurt and everybody gets angry. I agree, there are more egregious errors than ever

I already have my share of frigs. :D

As long as the content is clear, in stating what one means, I'm good to go. :smiley: I tend to read my post for errors before hitting "submit" but like everyone else, "no one's perfect".

Slow news day, I guess!

Most forums actually forbid the correction of grammar, spelling, etc. I think that's probably a good rule.

Gotta admit, I cringe every time I see refridgerator. Like there is no P in Sumter, there is no D in refrigerator. And I admit that I like good grammar. For me, it is easier to read but it certainly is not necessary. (And I do think some of the posts have gone beyond the pale in using bad grammar and spelling. If nothing else, check the words that are underlined in red and correct them -- it only takes a simple click to get the correct word.)

Regardless, I've always thought that correcting someone publicly is, at best, crass and most definitely extremely rude. So, I flinch and go my merry way.

i have to look at this post and smile.... as I have bigger things on my plate.... then to worry about i don't use caps....

Good lord! Who cares?

I hate people who mix up 'there, their and they're'. It's worse than not knowing the difference between your left and write.

Anybody can go out and buy a dictionary and keep it next to their computer. If you're unsure of the spelling, look it up.

U evidently do not correspond with UR grandchildren or U would have a heart attack. most of them never capitalize anything or us punctuation Seriously, I doubt many people log on to TOTV to improve their spelling or grammar. It is entertainment. Does not make it right, but their world is quickly becoming the world.

How do you look it up...if you can't spell it to begin with ?
Just kidding.
You don't even need a dictionary since most computers have spell check.

Aoccdrnig to a rscheearch at Cmabrigde Uinervtisy, it deosn't mttaer in waht oredr the ltteers in a wrod are, the olny iprmoetnt tihng is taht the frist and lsat ltteer be at the rghit pclae. The rset can be a toatl mses and you can sitll raed it wouthit porbelm. Tihs is bcuseae the huamn mnid deos not raed ervey lteter by istlef, but the wrod as a wlohe.

Great job, and that is not easy to do.

Tankhs for psotnig !

Dizzy Dean was quoted as saying "There are a lot of people who don't say ain't ain't working either.

I think correcting other posters' grammar, spelling, syntax, etc., is inappropriate, bad mannered as well as snobbery. It seems as soon as one makes a correction the pack effect comes into play and others feel they have to take a pot shot at the poster.

I might ask those "English majors" if they would correct me in person. Maybe at a TOTV gathering at Crispers. Then everyone could have a good laugh at my expense.

If you think you must correct someone please have the courtesy to send them a private message (along with your credentials).

If you disapprove of my grammar, etc., you know my user name. Just ignore my posts.

Wow. I'm impressed.:a040:

Disclaimer. As I frequently point out that there is no pee in Lake Sumter, I really do not mean to correct anyone's spelling but just exercise a chance to be naughty.

Add me to your hate list. I mix them up frequently. I do know left from right, port from starboard, fore from aft, aloft from alow, stem from stern, rope from line, main from mizzen, ketch from yawl, ship from bark (barque?) etc..... .

By the way, how do you know who to hate if you have to wait for written words including there, their or they're'?

:coolsmiley: Also, to my high school English teacher Mrs. Adelsberder. I was later told by my college professor that you can always get a good editor but much harder to find a creative writer. After all---it's the message that counts. I liked that professor!!

I am with you on this one.......................

[/QUO[quote=JoeC1947;629765]Good lord! Who cares?]

I am with both of you. I couldn't care less about punctuation, spelling etc. I am only interested in the content and as long as I understand that much I am satisfied.

If you noted my prior post you will know I am not in favor of people taking it upon themselves to correct fellow posters. In fact I would like to see Admin ban those posts.

What about the use of the words: less and fewer. Less is volume, and fewer is quantity. In other words.........1. There were fewer people in attendance last night.
2. He weighed less than he did last month.

Whom cares? :)

Q: What is grammar?
A: The difference in knowing your sh*t, and knowing you're sh*t.

This is funnier than a one legged waitress at iHOP

:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

I see nothing wrong with the commas. If you are referring to a comma before the word and...it belongs there.

"Hate" is such a strong word towards someone who uses bad grammer...REALLY! "I hate people who..." This kind of foolishness and judgement of people is a little disturbing. I thought there are a lot of things to do in TV? Once I get there, deleting this account will be the first thing I do. Oh brother!

:ohdear: