Grammar Nazi Goes Off - Page 2

glatt · 03-30-2010, 09:24 AM

This period is unnecessary.

Shawnee123 · 03-30-2010, 09:27 AM

Missing a period?

glatt · 03-30-2010, 09:28 AM

.

Shawnee123 · 03-30-2010, 09:34 AM

toranokaze · 03-30-2010, 01:01 PM

They may know grammar but nothing of graphic design

Sundae · 03-30-2010, 01:14 PM

Can't say I agree with Bruce's flowchart.
One of the main reasons I find the Cellar home is that it is populated by literate people. Yes, we all make mistakes - I find hideous ones in my old posts all the time (serves me right for being vain enough to reread them) - but there are very few genuine mis-spellings or grammatical howlers.

Also, people are pretty much laid back in pointing them out, unless someone is being insufferable. We are happy to accept our dyslexic posters; the question "Do you understand the post?" applies very much so in those situations. We're adult enough to understand that poor spelling does not equal low intelligence.

I know now and then people will come around and all us cliquey and intolerant. But even without being in the Treehouse Club I don't think that is true. Decent place, indecent people. Damn, off to the tagline thread for a love-in.

xoxoxoBruce · 03-30-2010, 11:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sundae Girl

I know now and then people will come around and all us cliquey and intolerant.

What the hell kind grammar is that?

Urbane Guerrilla · 04-04-2010, 08:42 PM

Be-typoed. One C would fix it.

DanaC · 04-05-2010, 07:22 AM

I can't say I'm much bothered by grammatical errors, or indeed spelling mistakes. As long as it is clear what the poster is trying to communicate, it matters not a jot to me.

Language is communication: if it successfully communicates what it is intended to communicate it has served its purpose just fine.

monster · 04-05-2010, 11:28 PM

youre pants on fire

DanaC · 04-06-2010, 07:35 AM

No they ain't!

I'm not saying I don't notice these things. I do. From time to time they may even jar a little when reading something. But overall, I honestly am not bothered. I don't think it's that big a deal. As long as someone gets across what they're trying to say then why would it be?

monster · 04-06-2010, 02:00 PM

but but but what I said was you are pants when you're on fire.

xoxoxoBruce · 04-06-2010, 02:18 PM

Din't not.

Nirvana · 04-06-2010, 02:30 PM

I think that rant runs through my head when PMS and pre-menopause meet :P

xoxoxoBruce · 04-06-2010, 02:54 PM

PMS and pre-menopause meet? You're lucky you don't spontaneously combust.

03-30-2010, 09:24 AM	#16
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	This period is unnecessary. Attached Images

03-30-2010, 09:27 AM	#17
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	Missing a period? __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

03-30-2010, 09:28 AM	#18
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	. Attached Images

03-30-2010, 09:34 AM	#19
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	__________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

03-30-2010, 01:01 PM	#20
toranokaze I'm still a jerk Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Little Mexico Posts: 1,817	They may know grammar but nothing of graphic design __________________ "Without deviation from the norm progress is not possible." - Frank Zappa It is the ignorance of ignorance that lead to the death of knowledge The Virgin Mary does not weep for her son, for he is in paradise. She weeps for the world , for we are in suffering.

03-30-2010, 01:14 PM	#21
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	Can't say I agree with Bruce's flowchart. One of the main reasons I find the Cellar home is that it is populated by literate people. Yes, we all make mistakes - I find hideous ones in my old posts all the time (serves me right for being vain enough to reread them) - but there are very few genuine mis-spellings or grammatical howlers. Also, people are pretty much laid back in pointing them out, unless someone is being insufferable. We are happy to accept our dyslexic posters; the question "Do you understand the post?" applies very much so in those situations. We're adult enough to understand that poor spelling does not equal low intelligence. I know now and then people will come around and all us cliquey and intolerant. But even without being in the Treehouse Club I don't think that is true. Decent place, indecent people. Damn, off to the tagline thread for a love-in.

04-04-2010, 08:42 PM	#23
Urbane Guerrilla Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Southern California Posts: 6,674	Be-typoed. One C would fix it. __________________ Wanna stop school shootings? End Gun-Free Zones, of course.

04-05-2010, 11:28 PM	#25
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	youre pants on fire __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

04-06-2010, 02:00 PM	#27
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	but but but what I said was you are pants when you're on fire. __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

04-06-2010, 02:18 PM	#28
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Din't not. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

04-06-2010, 02:30 PM	#29
Nirvana Back in 10 Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 3,684	I think that rant runs through my head when PMS and pre-menopause meet :P __________________ Speaking simply... do not confuse this with having a simple mind.

04-06-2010, 02:54 PM	#30
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	PMS and pre-menopause meet? You're lucky you don't spontaneously combust. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

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