happythoughts 0 #1 January 10, 2011 on the interwebs, i keep seeing the Grammar Police correcting spelling/grammar because it is such a necessity. after all, who will stop this appalling tragedy from continuing, if not the brave actions of this tireless few ? my favorite was today. "he IS in Florida so how many people will even notice it's got so many spelling mistakes?" someone from the GP was mistaken in the correction. should have been "it has got", not "it is got". so, isn't it about time that someone assumed a supervisory role in these instances ? should we involve the TSA ? i need contact information for the Regional GP Commander. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
councilman24 36 #2 January 10, 2011 You need more than that. It's is a contraction of it is OR it has. You lose.I'm old for my age. Terry Urban D-8631 FAA DPRE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #3 January 10, 2011 exactly. who's to know? it's not just the grammarization to contend with, it's the spelling too. far too much for one person to deal with. content of a post is almost inconsequential compared to the lasting impact of a misspelled word. even if the basic premise is correct, shouldn't it really be deleted to protect the public ? let's not think short-term here. think of the little children. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGUN 1,229 #4 January 10, 2011 QuoteOR it has. In that case, one would leave "got" out of the sentence.Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 0 #5 January 10, 2011 Quote it's not just the grammarization to contend with, Your participle is dangling. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #6 January 10, 2011 Quote Quote OR it has. In that case, one would leave "got" out of the sentence. sometimes, people confuse "i ain't got no learning" as a double-negative. if you leave out the "no", then it is a denial of all knowledge. you have to identify that small volume that can be taught to tourists. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #7 January 10, 2011 Quote Quote it's not just the grammarization to contend with, Your participle is dangling. it has been mentioned before. i can see that this should be a team effort. perhaps a committee should be formed. rules and such. maybe just one Moderator per forum. that would take the pressure off of the self-appointed ones that lack any real power to take action. put some teeth into it and people would not be so chalant about this. two errors a week and it's a week off. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfriverjoe 1,450 #8 January 10, 2011 Quote ...put some teeth into it and people would not be so chalant about this. two errors a week and it's a week off. There wouldn't be nobody left to post. And yes, I know it should be "anybody" "There are NO situations which do not call for a French Maid outfit." Lucky McSwervy "~ya don't GET old by being weak & stupid!" - Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skydave103 0 #9 January 10, 2011 prolly it the one that i cant stand! prob or probably...what the fuck is prolly? is it before or after the trolley?LifeshouldNOTbeajourneytothegravewithawellpreservedbody,buttskidinsideways,cigarinone hand,martiniintheother,bodythoroughlyused upandscreaming:"WOO HOO!! What a ride!!!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peek 20 #10 January 10, 2011 QuoteI need contact information for the Regional GP Commander. How about Regional GL Commander? (grammar librarian) If I tried to be the GP and point people to this list whenever they make one of these mistakes, I would irritate too many people. http://www.skydivestlouisarea.com/misused.htm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #11 January 10, 2011 QuoteQuoteI need contact information for the Regional GP Commander. How about Regional GL Commander? (grammar librarian) If I tried to be the GP and point people to this list whenever they make one of these mistakes, I would irritate too many people. http://www.skydivestlouisarea.com/misused.htm there is a certain level of public image for the job, so you'd have to get a haircut. ;) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TriGirl 296 #12 January 10, 2011 Quote Quote it's not just the grammarization to contend with, Your participle is dangling. He ended a clause with a preposition. Wholly different infraction! Bill, I think you need to be spanked instead! See the upside, and always wear your parachute! -- Christopher Titus Shut Up & Jump! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 0 #13 January 10, 2011 QuoteHe ended a clause with a preposition. True enough. And don't call me Bill. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #14 January 10, 2011 Quote Quote Quote it's not just the grammarization to contend with, Your participle is dangling. He ended a clause with a preposition. Wholly different infraction! Bill, I think you need to be spanked instead! is "willing victim" an oxymoron ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
