Reply #120 posted 09/22/10 12:32pm
Efan 
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Shyra said:
Efan said:
Um, I have the same dictionary. Page 397: (2) effect (vt) (1533) to cause to come into being; to bring about; and to put into operation.
In this case, I think you're putting an accent into operation. Hmmm...
Even if not, the point was that effect is both a noun and a verb.
Ahem. Webster's dictionary, page 397: "usage Effect and affect are often confused because of their similar spelling and pronunciation. Ther verb affect usu. has to do with pretense <She affected a cheery disposition despite feeling down.> The more common affect denotes having an effect or influence..."
NOW! Run tell dat!  We will discuss this further Saturday evening. 
I think we'll get run out if we get too word nerdy!  I should have just used the more common "effect change" as an example. |
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Reply #121 posted 09/22/10 12:43pm
Shyra |
Efan said:
Shyra said:
Ahem. Webster's dictionary, page 397: "usage Effect and affect are often confused because of their similar spelling and pronunciation. Ther verb affect usu. has to do with pretense <She affected a cheery disposition despite feeling down.> The more common affect denotes having an effect or influence..."
NOW! Run tell dat! We will discuss this further Saturday evening.
I think we'll get run out if we get too word nerdy! I should have just used the more common "effect change" as an example.
Yeah, and the drunks just won't understand! Anyway, looking forward to meeting you! |
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Reply #122 posted 09/22/10 12:44pm
Efan
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Shyra said:
Efan said:
I think we'll get run out if we get too word nerdy! I should have just used the more common "effect change" as an example.
Yeah, and the drunks just won't understand! Anyway, looking forward to meeting you!
Me too! It's going to be fun! |
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Reply #123 posted 09/22/10 12:49pm
TotalANXiousNE
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I think people just really don't care about grammer. It's not like were in a 5th grade English test. Who cares? I've reached in darkness and come out with treasure
I layed down with love and I woke up with lies
Whats it all worth only the heart can measure
It's not whats in the mirror but what's left inside |
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Reply #124 posted 09/22/10 12:55pm
Shyra |
TotalANXiousNESS said:
I think people just really don't care about grammer. It's not like were in a 5th grade English test. Who cares?
And that's the problem! I care, dammit! I'm old-school.
Really, it's one thing to write phonetically and all on these types of forums, but when it comes to being professional, especially at a job or serious situation, folk need to step up. |
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Reply #125 posted 09/22/10 12:56pm
Efan
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Shyra said:
TotalANXiousNESS said:
I think people just really don't care about grammer. It's not like were in a 5th grade English test. Who cares?
And that's the problem! I care, dammit! I'm old-school.
Really, it's one thing to write phonetically and all on these types of forums, but when it comes to being professional, especially at a job or serious situation, folk need to step up.
I don't care who else is there this weekend. I already feel as though you and I are best friends. |
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Reply #126 posted 09/22/10 1:00pm
TotalANXiousNE
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Shyra said:
TotalANXiousNESS said:
I think people just really don't care about grammer. It's not like were in a 5th grade English test. Who cares?
And that's the problem! I care, dammit! I'm old-school.
Really, it's one thing to write phonetically and all on these types of forums, but when it comes to being professional, especially at a job or serious situation, folk need to step up.
Yeah, I get it, but I think typing on forums and chat and txtn is the problem. Once we all start doing this, we forget proper spelling and stuff. If ya don't use it ya lose it. I know it;s hard to believe but at one time I COULD spell. I've reached in darkness and come out with treasure
I layed down with love and I woke up with lies
Whats it all worth only the heart can measure
It's not whats in the mirror but what's left inside |
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Reply #127 posted 09/22/10 1:09pm
noimageatall 
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Shyra said:
noimageatall said:
Is the kitty's moustash photoshopped?
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Reply #128 posted 09/22/10 1:20pm
Cerebus 
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TotalANXiousNESS said:
I think people just really don't care about grammer. It's not like were in a 5th grade English test. Who cares?
How do you feel about spelling? |
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Reply #129 posted 09/22/10 1:27pm
jone70 
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Cerebus said:
TotalANXiousNESS said:
I think people just really don't care about grammer. It's not like were in a 5th grade English test. Who cares?
How do you feel about spelling?
I noticed that, too. The check. The string he dropped. The Mona Lisa. The musical notes taken out of a hat. The glass. The toy shotgun painting. The things he found. Therefore, everything seen–every object, that is, plus the process of looking at it–is a Duchamp. |
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Reply #130 posted 09/22/10 1:29pm
Genesia 
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Cerebus said:
TotalANXiousNESS said:
I think people just really don't care about grammer. It's not like were in a 5th grade English test. Who cares?
How do you feel about spelling?
We don’t mourn artists because we knew them. We mourn them because they helped us know ourselves. |
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Reply #131 posted 09/22/10 1:31pm
TotalANXiousNE
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Cerebus said:
TotalANXiousNESS said:
I think people just really don't care about grammer. It's not like were in a 5th grade English test. Who cares?
How do you feel about spelling?
I don't. [Edited 9/22/10 13:31pm] I've reached in darkness and come out with treasure
I layed down with love and I woke up with lies
Whats it all worth only the heart can measure
It's not whats in the mirror but what's left inside |
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Reply #132 posted 09/22/10 1:45pm
Reply #133 posted 09/22/10 2:44pm
chocolate1 
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FauxReal said:
chocolate1 said:
CONVERSATE IS NOT A WORD!!!! 
Okay... I have had this argument over and over again.... The incorrect use of "MYSELF"
Ex: You can speak to John or myself. 
You can speak to John or ME.
People think that it sounds more intelligent if they use "myself" where "me" belongs. 
My friend and I have a silent campaign against that shit at work. I think it's more prevalent in the military than most lines of work. I think they feel it sounds more authoritative.
Educators say it ALL the time.  Our Superintendent said it during his "First Day" speech.
I heard Pres. Obama say it recently, too. 
"Love Hurts.
Your lies, they cut me.
Now your words don't mean a thing.
I don't give a damn if you ever loved me..."
-Cher, "Woman's World" |
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Reply #134 posted 09/22/10 2:51pm
chocolate1
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People are hanged... clothes are hung.
"Love Hurts.
Your lies, they cut me.
Now your words don't mean a thing.
I don't give a damn if you ever loved me..."
-Cher, "Woman's World" |
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Reply #135 posted 09/22/10 2:57pm
Efan
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chocolate1 said:
People are hanged... clothes are hung.
Well...some people are hung.  |
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Reply #136 posted 09/22/10 2:58pm
chocolate1
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Efan said:
chocolate1 said:
People are hanged... clothes are hung.
Well...some people are hung.
"Love Hurts.
Your lies, they cut me.
Now your words don't mean a thing.
I don't give a damn if you ever loved me..."
-Cher, "Woman's World" |
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Reply #137 posted 09/22/10 3:14pm
mcmeekle 
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Threads like this one always start off with grammatical inaccuracies but soon descend into words/phrases that people dislike.
Makes you sound old.....
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Reply #138 posted 09/22/10 5:25pm
sweet |
KoolEaze said:
Genesia said:
THANK YOU!
Also, "it's" is a contraction for "it is." That is the only proper use of it's.
Correct use: It's one o'clock.
The possessive form - "its" - does not have an apostrophe. It is the parallel of "his" and "hers."
Correct use: My pen lost its cap.
Incorrect use: My pen lost it's cap.
I disagree with what you wrote in your first sentence. It is not the only proper use, you can also use "it´s" as a short form of "it has", like in " It´s been seven hours and thirteen days since you took your love away." 
Or was it fifteen days? I don´t remember.
 yep i was thinking this too!
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Reply #139 posted 09/22/10 6:22pm
whistle 
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mcmeekle said:
Threads like this one always start off with grammatical inaccuracies but soon descend into words/phrases that people dislike.
Makes you sound old.....
the Scots might be the last people on Earth from whom I would take a lecture on this topic. everyone's a fruit & nut case |
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Reply #140 posted 09/22/10 8:24pm
Reply #141 posted 09/22/10 8:28pm
Cerebus
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pearle said:
irregardless
From Merriam-Webster.com
ir·re·gard·less
adv \ˌir-i-ˈgärd-ləs\
Usage Discussion of IRREGARDLESS
Irregardless originated in dialectal American speech in the early 20th century. Its fairly widespread use in speech called it to the attention of usage commentators as early as 1927. The most frequently repeated remark about it is that “there is no such word.” There is such a word, however. It is still used primarily in speech, although it can be found from time to time in edited prose. Its reputation has not risen over the years, and it is still a long way from general acceptance. Use regardless instead.
Origin of IRREGARDLESS
probably blend of irrespective and regardless
First Known Use: circa 1912
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Reply #142 posted 09/22/10 11:39pm
Pole |
A BIG thank's to all of you!
I will try to remember all this grammar tip
but please forgive me 
and what about or and are
Well! I'm french so don't give me that look
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Reply #143 posted 09/26/10 5:13pm
PositivityNYC 
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I swear to Bob, if I see one more apostrophe used before an s when something is plural .............
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Reply #144 posted 09/27/10 1:53pm
mcmeekle
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whistle said:
mcmeekle said:
Threads like this one always start off with grammatical inaccuracies but soon descend into words/phrases that people dislike.
Makes you sound old.....
the Scots might be the last people on Earth from whom I would take a lecture on this topic.
I think you'll find we invented English. So, get it right up ye!
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