Thoughts?
I listened to a pretty good radio debate on the way to a hike this morning.
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Thoughts?
I listened to a pretty good radio debate on the way to a hike this morning.
Given that most of the world has no concept of proper spelling and punctuation and only 'writes' in text-ese, its a done deal
Noooooooooooooooooooo!
No we should keep it, just like the comma, it is a vital part of anyone's grammar. :)
Mission Creep. Next it will be commas, then full stops.
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Originally Posted by greynotsoold
Its misuse was a big part of the debate and yet it does seem necessary at times. We're going out vs were going out.
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Originally Posted by Greenbeanz
Lol that also came up in the debate along with getting it from the French.
I wonder what would happen if we wrote the way we spoke?Quote:
Originally Posted by Master
One of the debaters thought it would simply run its course and that the fact that its misused so much pretty much guarantees its extinction. One of its main detractors was a woman from Britain. I'll try to find the podcast.
Every time I see a sample of a 'young' person's writing, I am appalled. The penmanship is childish, the spelling is worse, and ...well, it is (or would that be "it's"?) all messed up. We used to get beat for things like that.
Its is a good one lolQuote:
Originally Posted by greynotsoold
It is without doubt a 140 character world. People tell me a write like a girl because it is neat. The same is said of my brother. Using a pen just happened to be a big part of life. I used to joke with friends when the hand held gadgets first came out that language and writing would devolve to a series of grunts and charcoal drawings in caves.
It is written
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zXP_pr7np-o
That's why we've got it.Quote:
Originally Posted by IamInuit
I was trained to not write with contractions so just about the only time I use one is to show possession. That is probably asking too much as well though.
Believe it or not I went to a Grammar School, yes I did I learn t FUCK ALL but I went to one.;D
That is what a lot of toffs learn at grammar school to FA just like Cameron is doing to us all. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Dia bando
No, it should not become extinct. When push comes to shove, young people know how to punctuate and I say this from the perpective of one who is currently going through the process of grading hundreds of exam papers. When it comes to texting, people are bound to not bother with and I somewhat agree as I have no inclination to become cellular literate myself either. When using a cell phone to post it was even thrown at me that my inability to punctuate sufficiently was a sign of some mental collapse. Needless to say, it was nothing so grand nor dramatic, but simply the act of posting on a smart device that tends to make people look less than smart. As can be seen here, I am brilliant and shall always be brilliant.
The apostrophe is something that is needed and when it comes to schooling and examinations it should never be neglected and thus far it doesn't seem to be. The kid'ses are al'right y'all!
It was call a Grammar School, but was far from one,! I hated the place I have been asked do I wantQuote:
Originally Posted by MasterThat is what a lot of toffs learn at grammar school to FA just like Cameron is doing to us all. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Dia bando
to come to a School reunion. I will not repeat my reply.:plthumbsdown: