"THE CORRECT GRAMMAR THREAD"

[s.]

I don't understand how people's grammar can be so terrible, especially when the majority of offenders are native English speakers. You don't even need to know proper grammar. Generally, if it sounds right to a native speaker, it is right. And the problems with their, there, and they're are disturbing and worrying.

I've noticed that once my English got good enough, some stupid mistakes started to happen from time to time. Especially when I was tired and typing really fast. The kind of "Zim mistakes"- typing "wright" instead of "right" and so. I'd say if English is your native language, you aren't as careful when using it. So those mistakes can happen, but if they are happening all the time- step your game up.

[bobgross]

I don't mind punctuation mistakes or misusing semicolons or anything. Generally, if the person spells common words correctly and conveys their ideas clearly, I'm good. If Tim Adams uses their instead of they're, it's probably because he just wanted to get his ideas down quickly. A few mistakes in a wall of otherwise fine text is not a big deal to me.

I do understand the 'increased respect' though.

[RobFromFlint]

The only grammar rule that judges your intelligence from one single sentence.

were, wear, where, we're

[IROLLDOLO]

I did not say anything about "increased respect"; I used the words "take more seriously".

(Did I use that semi-colon right, guys?)

[ift]

Yes, but you didn't use either of your ""s with the correct punctuation

[s.]

I think you did, here's some practice
http://theoatmeal.com/comics/semicolon


Also relevant to this thread:
http://theoatmeal.com/comics/apostrophe
http://theoatmeal.com/comics/misspelling

[ift]

Quotations have stupid rules though. I think the semicolon actually should have been within the quotation, and I've never been down with those rules.

[IROLLDOLO]

Yes, but you didn't use either of your ""s with the correct punctuation

But, I didn't use the word said (or the like) so I don't have to have a comma, or so I thought.

[IROLLDOLO]

I've always dug your use of the English language, Dr. Copp.

[ift]

Well I'll be damned. I just learned a lot.

http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/gramm.../quotation.htm

[ift]

Dr. Copp.

^ my grandpa's name.

[salomonskater]

I hate when people don't make an effort to write correctly. And what I hate even more is when people write correctly for their school works, but don't do it on the internet because it's "not important": this is just plain retarded.

[R-MONEY$$$]

I like putting question marks at the end of statements?

It makes you think.

[ift]

I hate when people don't make an effort to write correctly. And what I hate even more is when people write correctly for their school works, but don't do it on the internet because it's "not important": this is just mega ridiculous.

.

[bobgross]

I did not say anything about "increased respect"; I used the words "take more seriously".

(Did I use that semi-colon right, guys?)

oh
well...
"Take more seriously" then.

[bostonsk8er]

Proper grammar is often lost due to specific local dialects.
American English is especially brutal, as it is a severe corruption of the language it originated from.

[CRF]

were, wear, where, we're

Touche.

[Mudhut Jollyrancher]

i dont give a fuck

[s.]

rofl

[Alex Coe]

I find it a funny thing that anyone would be so committed to, irritated by misuse of, or nazi about english grammar. First, there's no reason why grammar is the way it is. There are plenty of words we commonly use that are ambiguous, like live (to be living) and live (as in a live concert) that we don't create rules for distinguishing. But since there is a rule about your and you're some people have become adamant about following it, even in sentences where the use is clear either way. So instead of following a grammar rule because it enhances communication its become a tool to inflate one's ego, it seems.