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DanCa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-01-06 06:01 AM Original message |
Attention Grammar Police |
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ScreamingMeemie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-01-06 06:05 AM Response to Original message |
1. DanCa....some people are so anal retentive it makes their eyes brown. |
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democracyindanger (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-01-06 05:14 PM Response to Reply #1 |
47. A proper ellipsis is composed of three periods, not four. |
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ContraBass Black (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-01-06 09:18 PM Response to Reply #47 |
51. It's four if it includes the termination of a sentence, |
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Gormy Cuss (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-01-06 09:19 PM Response to Reply #47 |
52. What kind of uptight grammar cop uses an ellip-whatever-sis? |
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NMMNG (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-01-06 06:13 AM Response to Original message |
2. Rest assured Dan, |
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DanCa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-01-06 06:16 AM Response to Reply #2 |
3. I never thought that for a second Buffy : |
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NMMNG (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-01-06 06:30 AM Response to Reply #3 |
4. For pete's sake |
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SammyWinstonJack (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-01-06 11:36 AM Response to Reply #2 |
22. Nor am I. nt |
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Robeson (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-01-06 06:39 AM Response to Original message |
5. I don't give a damn about the grammar police..... |
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DanCa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-01-06 07:05 AM Response to Reply #5 |
7. Mind over Matter. |
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REP (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-01-06 06:49 AM Response to Original message |
6. This is About Spelling/Typos, Not Grammar |
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SiobhanClancy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-01-06 07:41 AM Response to Original message |
8. I don't understand why anyone would complain about someone's grammar.. |
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DanCa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-01-06 07:58 AM Response to Reply #8 |
9. I guess that there are people who live to put others down. |
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Rabrrrrrr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-01-06 08:03 AM Response to Reply #8 |
10. Because bad grammar can render a communication unintelligable |
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DanCa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-01-06 08:15 AM Response to Reply #10 |
12. I don't mind having to repeat myself. |
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Orsino (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-01-06 10:51 AM Response to Reply #10 |
20. And when bad grammar or spelling goes hand-in-hand... |
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Rabrrrrrr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-01-06 10:57 AM Response to Reply #20 |
21. Absolutely! |
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DanCa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-01-06 11:38 AM Original message |
Thank you for proving my point. |
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GirlinContempt (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-01-06 11:45 AM Response to Original message |
25. I don't think he was making fun of people who can't type due to disability |
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DanCa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-01-06 11:46 AM Response to Reply #25 |
27. Look at what I posted. in the title thread. |
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GirlinContempt (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-01-06 11:56 AM Response to Reply #27 |
31. Oh come ON |
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DanCa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-01-06 11:58 AM Response to Reply #31 |
33. Nope I dont buy it sorry. |
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DanCa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-01-06 11:58 AM Response to Reply #31 |
34. self delete dupe |
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Rabrrrrrr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-01-06 05:02 PM Response to Original message |
44. I don't make fun of people with disabilities. |
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Rabrrrrrr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-01-06 05:11 PM Response to Reply #44 |
45. Oh, and p.s. - I'm far more bitchin' about the people who don't use |
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Orsino (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-01-06 12:31 PM Response to Reply #21 |
40. I couldn't not disagree any less partially. n/t |
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petronius (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-01-06 05:50 PM Response to Reply #40 |
48. That's making my head hurt... (nt) |
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Burma Jones (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-01-06 01:10 PM Response to Reply #21 |
41. This looks like James Joyce to me |
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Gormy Cuss (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-01-06 08:04 AM Response to Original message |
11. There (sic) idiots |
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petronius (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-01-06 05:54 PM Response to Reply #11 |
49. You mean the people who post things like: |
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Gormy Cuss (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-01-06 09:17 PM Response to Reply #49 |
50. Yes, exactly like that. |
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Crazy Dave (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-01-06 08:26 AM Response to Original message |
13. It really shows immaturity and stupidity amongst the same typical... |
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RevCheesehead (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-01-06 11:51 AM Response to Reply #13 |
28. You got that right, Dave. |
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Crazy Dave (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-01-06 12:19 PM Response to Reply #28 |
37. Thanks Rev |
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LaurenG (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-01-06 09:45 AM Response to Original message |
14. I would love to know who said you were a freeper but it's against |
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Midlodemocrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-01-06 09:49 AM Response to Original message |
15. Hey, DanCa. |
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KitchenWitch (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-01-06 09:50 AM Response to Original message |
16. Good rant Dan! |
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In_The_Wind (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-01-06 09:55 AM Response to Original message |
17. DanCa |
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LisaL (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-01-06 09:59 AM Response to Original message |
18. The grammar police keep on bugging me too. |
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LisaL (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-01-06 10:00 AM Response to Original message |
19. I know exactly what you mean. |
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imperialismispasse (836 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-01-06 11:38 AM Response to Original message |
23. Sorry you've been getting shit |
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DanCa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-01-06 11:42 AM Response to Reply #23 |
24. Thanks. (nt) |
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Call Me Wesley (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-01-06 11:46 AM Response to Original message |
26. No worries. |
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RevCheesehead (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-01-06 11:54 AM Response to Original message |
29. who the fuck is messin' with my Danny boy??? |
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GirlinContempt (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-01-06 11:54 AM Response to Original message |
30. How we type is all people have to go by on the internet |
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RevCheesehead (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-01-06 12:03 PM Response to Reply #30 |
36. I think it's only normal to expect people to be courteous. |
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GirlinContempt (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-01-06 12:20 PM Response to Reply #36 |
38. I thought I mentioned, |
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RevCheesehead (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-01-06 12:26 PM Response to Reply #38 |
39. Thanks for the clarification. |
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auntAgonist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-01-06 11:57 AM Response to Original message |
32. Hey DanCa |
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JitterbugPerfume (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-01-06 11:58 AM Response to Original message |
35. Grammar police can be very hurtful |
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Burma Jones (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-01-06 01:19 PM Response to Original message |
42. I do notice when I see the usual errors |
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Heidi (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-01-06 01:38 PM Response to Original message |
43. Understanding and being understood are more important |
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WritingIsMyReligion (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-01-06 05:12 PM Response to Original message |
46. I'm a grammar nazi, albeit a polite one, but I never get on you, Dan. |
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Strong Atheist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-06-06 08:18 AM Response to Original message |
53. Phuk the grammar police! nt. |
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I Have A Dream (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-06-06 01:02 PM Response to Original message |
54. Hi, DanCa. Your posts are always sincere and intelligent. |
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coolhandlulu (128 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-06-06 01:20 PM Response to Original message |
55. well... |
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