Note to the editor:

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A word processor's ability to correct spelling errors is a very nice feature, but it is much like an AAD: It should not be relied upon.
This is not the first time I have seen misuse of the word "it's" on this page. Also I have read several other skydiving-related artices from other resources which contained errors in use of this particular word. So it seems to me that skydivers in general are unaware of the differences between the two words "it's" and "its"
Very simple. IT IS = IT'S
*this is really all you need to know, because once you have learned this simple rule, you realize that any use of I+T+S other than that which is a contraction, such as IT IS or IT HAS (it has been a good day) can only be "ITS"
Now go proof-read with authority and correct errors such as that which is contained in the current Dropzone Poll question: "Relative to it's past, do you think there’s a dying discipline?" =]
Chris Warnock
A-31954
PS: Yes I am nitpicky sometimes, but you will be too when you understand the difference between these two words and you see people misuse them regularly =] The erroneous words will seemingly step off the page to you with large red box around them as your brain thinks "I wonder who wrote that, and I wonder if he or she even understands that IT'S can only be used as a contraction"

[PhreeZone 15]

Seeing as that Sangiro is South African and lives with those funny people across the pond... I'll be more then happy to let him use what ever grammer he wants to on his pages. Also I thing he was going for the posessive form of the word 'it'.
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[sangiro 4]

Thanks Chris. I fixed it.

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skydiving-related artices

You meant "articles", didn't you?
English is my 3rd of 7 languages, which one would you like me to tell you off in?
Safe swoops
Sangiro

[SkydiveMonkey 0]

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You meant "articles", didn't you?

D'OH !!
You shouldn't put a knife in the toaster - but you're an adult now !!!

[Jessica 0]

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English is my 3rd of 7 languages, which one would you like me to tell you off in?

Heh!!!!!!!!!
That's what this guy gets from practicing unsolicited grammar naziism without a license.

[scottbre 0]

Well, from what I hear. Even having a license can't always redeem you either. Eh, Jessica?
"Let the rabbits wear glasses. . . "

[homer 0]

And I thought you had no life other than DZ.com. That's six languages more than me. Five if you include my four letter word french vocabulary. I can see why your the HEAD- HONCHO sangiro.
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[quade 3]

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Very simple. IT IS = IT'S

Then later . . .

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*this is really all you need to know, because once you have learned this simple rule, you realize that any use of I+T+S other than that which is a contraction, such as IT IS or IT HAS (it has been a good day) can only be "ITS"

Is that a contradiction?
How can, "IT IS = IT'S" and "IT IS or IT HAS (it has been a good day) can only be "ITS"" both be correct?
There is the possesive form isn't there?
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[scottbre 0]

The possessive form of "it" is "its" without an apostrophy(sorry don't want to take the time to look the spelling for this word up 20 million bathtubs can't be wrong. . .

[SkydiveMonkey 0]

The question you've got to ask yourself is - Does anyone give a smeg?
You shouldn't put a knife in the toaster - but you're an adult now !!!

[scottbre 0]

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Does anyone give a smeg?

Absolutely not. 20 million bathtubs can't be wrong. . .

[quade 3]

Yes, you're right. I just wasn't positive. I'm still trying to reconcile you're previous statments however.
Ya know, I hate having to pull out textbooks from class +20 years ago.
See attached.
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[sangiro 4]

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Boys have a penis. Girls have a vagina.

This is very observant....
Safe swoops
Sangiro

[homer 0]

I believe the term is smeghead or git. I watch the red dwarf reruns too.
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