stncttr908 Veteran Posted December 11, 2003 Veteran Share Posted December 11, 2003 We've all seen it before. The same people make the same damned mistakes time and time again. No matter how hard you try to remedy their grammatical butchery, your efforts are hopelessly in vain. The most irritating in my opinion is people's inability to properly use the words their, there, and they're correctly. For instance: "There are many people who often mix up their use of the word 'there'." "Alaska is a beautiful place. I'd very much like to go there on a long, relaxing vacation." "They're (they are) all going to flame me for this thread." So, which get under your skin the most? :whistle: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
humcheepeng Posted December 11, 2003 Share Posted December 11, 2003 Your/You're Its/It's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caustiK Posted December 11, 2003 Share Posted December 11, 2003 misusing "your" and "you're" misspelling "grammar" or "misspelling" ;) confusing "to" with "too" with "two" confusing "its" with "it's" that's all i can think of atm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jymi Posted December 11, 2003 Share Posted December 11, 2003 i think we should start english/grammar classes on neowin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldmate15 Posted December 11, 2003 Share Posted December 11, 2003 i think we should start english/grammar classes on neowin I will sign up for that class :blush: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hum Posted December 11, 2003 Share Posted December 11, 2003 :rolleyes: hmm ... IQ tests for all wanting to post on Neowin ? :huh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibwar Posted December 11, 2003 Share Posted December 11, 2003 one for me is to, too, and two - and my best friend spells horridly, lol: ex: makeing, comeing, haveing, includeing, etc. also tomaroow, pritty, and a few others. For some kicks: Reasons Why The English Language Is So Hard To Learn 1. The bandage was wound around the wound. 2. The farm was used to produce produce. 3. The dump was so full that it had to refuse more refuse 4. The soldier decided to desert his dessert in the desert. 5. Since there is no time like the present, he thought it was time to present the present. 6. When shot at, the dove dove into the bushes. 7. I did not object to the object. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jymi Posted December 11, 2003 Share Posted December 11, 2003 another reason why english is a bit stuffed knight < why would there be a k in there at all? and other stupid things like this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibwar Posted December 11, 2003 Share Posted December 11, 2003 another reason why english is a bit stuffedknight < why would there be a k in there at all? and other stupid things like this well it just doesn't make sense to have "my night in shining armor" now does it? lol :p -jbenhm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nwBen Posted December 11, 2003 Share Posted December 11, 2003 hmm this seems more fitting in the soapbox doesn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zhangm Supervisor Posted December 11, 2003 Supervisor Share Posted December 11, 2003 Punctuation is your friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BananaMan's Girl Posted December 11, 2003 Share Posted December 11, 2003 People mix up "a lot" for "alot". It's two words. :yes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hum Posted December 11, 2003 Share Posted December 11, 2003 :rofl: I prefer my knights naked at night Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jatin Posted December 11, 2003 Share Posted December 11, 2003 I will sign up for that class :blush: me tu. my inglish is puar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jymi Posted December 11, 2003 Share Posted December 11, 2003 lol @ winmatrix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stncttr908 Veteran Posted December 11, 2003 Author Veteran Share Posted December 11, 2003 me tu.my inglish is puar. I'm mostly speaking about people who speak it as their native language. If someone doesn't primarily speak it, then I'm very forgiving. Heck, I respect their attempts to tackle such a daunting and needlessly confusing language. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iMonkey Posted December 11, 2003 Share Posted December 11, 2003 In the middle of the night, the knight decided to desert his dessert in the desert. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boffa Jones Veteran Posted December 11, 2003 Veteran Share Posted December 11, 2003 i generally dont like it when peopel post like me but like a little worse. Hell if i saw me post i would probably hate me too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
insanekiwi Posted December 11, 2003 Share Posted December 11, 2003 i'm from germany, had 10 years of english in school (compared to high school/college) and also majored in it. i' m also glad i had the chance to do several trips to the u.k. and the u.s. to practise it too :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xerox Posted December 11, 2003 Share Posted December 11, 2003 I hate bad grammar! English isn't my native language, still I try my best. But Neowin is an international community, so the tolerance level should be high. In Norway we have these "SMS chat" programs on TV, where kiddies sendt messages via SMS that show up on the screen. Makes me wonder if they even go to school... The grammar is so bad, it's beyond belief... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enigma-penguin Veteran Posted December 11, 2003 Veteran Share Posted December 11, 2003 we are all guilty, no doubt about that. Show me a man whom hasnt and ill give him a cookie, but most people dont feel the need to double check grammar... why ? because they feel comfortable with this place, or they are just bad at it. a strange fact though no mtater how you wtire txet popele can uaslaluy raed it... as lnog as you put the frsit and lsat caharcaetrs in the rghit sopts and the naerset wrod can hlep tehm srot out any hrad oens ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shermang Posted December 11, 2003 Share Posted December 11, 2003 no mtater how you wtire txet popele can uaslaluy raed it... as lnog as you put the frsit and lsat caharcaetrsin the rghit sopts and the naerset wrod can hlep tehm srot out any hrad oens I do love that about the language. If you have an excuse as to why you shouldn't have perfect grammar, or you're under 18 then I suppose it's alright. If you're older than that and english is your native tounge you'll just look retarded if you can't speak/type properly. It all sounds fine to me, be a dishwasher all your life and look like a fool who can't get themselves educated, less competition for me. :D lolz quick note: I'm 18 and a dishwasher :rofl: I won't be come the new year :alien: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xerox Posted December 11, 2003 Share Posted December 11, 2003 we are all guilty, no doubt about that. Show me a man whom hasnt and ill give him a cookie, but most people dont feel the need to double check grammar... why ?because they feel comfortable with this place, or they are just bad at it. a strange fact though no mtater how you wtire txet popele can uaslaluy raed it... as lnog as you put the frsit and lsat caharcaetrs in the rghit sopts and the naerset wrod can hlep tehm srot out any hrad oens ;) LOL, yeah, people with bad grammar always complain when they are corrected. "Why bother, as long as people understand what I mean?" The problem isn't communication, but attitude. If your native language is English, using correct grammar doesn't require a high IQ. Everyone seems to care about quality. Movies, music, visual styles, computers, software, websites. Why not go for quality language? You can use slang, use all lower case, and still make a post that looks good. (just my personal opinion, don't shoot me) :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louisville Slugger Posted December 11, 2003 Share Posted December 11, 2003 Good/well. . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoyablue Posted December 11, 2003 Share Posted December 11, 2003 Yes, why don't we just start an elitest club of individuals who think they are smart. Seriously, grammar should never be used as a measuring mechanism for intelligence. Pshaww, I'm just naturally smart... (yeah right) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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