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Old Apr 28, 2009 | 05:44 PM
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This thread is hilarious!! I have never seen so many people get worked up over minor BS. Does this thread make you compromise your moral values and/or standard of living?? GET OVER IT AND GET A LIFE!!
Old Apr 28, 2009 | 05:46 PM
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[QUOTE=Ted H,Apr 28 2009, 05:32 PM] "I absolutely cannot stand it when peoples spelling is this bad."

While the apostrophe is a piece of punctuation, it impacts the meaning behind the word.

Besides, the particular meaning of what you said (if you had spelled/punctuated it properly) implies a specific group of "peoples" who possess something.

A better way of saying this would have been: "I absolutely cannot stand it when someone's spelling is this bad." OR, preferably: "I absolutely cannot stand it when someone spells this badly."


Now, that being said... who the **** cares?


You won't catch me saying "people's," but I don't see any reason why it cannot be a word. "Peoples," in the way in which you used it, is incorrect.


Now, how did all of you get your panties in a twist again?









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People is usually followed by a plural verb and referred to by a plural pronoun: People are always looking for a bargain. The people have made their choice. The possessive is formed regularly, with the apostrophe before the -s: people's desire for a bargain; the people's choice. When people means
Old Apr 28, 2009 | 05:46 PM
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I love it....
Old Apr 28, 2009 | 05:47 PM
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Originally Posted by BLK N WHT,Apr 28 2009, 05:32 PM
Answer the question then, solve the puzzle. I'd really like solid proof that I'm wrong before I admit defeat because I really don't have a problem doing just that.

Is it a spelling error or punctuation?


Find "People's" in the dictionary (not wikipedia) showing the appropriate definition next to it as it is being used in this situation.
I have no clue what's right and what's wrong. And I can care less. I was just trying to stir up some sh1t and attempt to sound smart at the same time. However, I really do hate when peoples point out grammatical/spelling errors on the internet.

Which reminds me... I'm pretty sure you used the word "lets" and "NO WHERE." And I'm not 100% positive but I think you missed a punctuation mark in "lets." I think you meant to put, let's, since you were trying to say "let us walk through this." And again while neither "NO" or "WHERE" were spelled wrong, they belong together in the context you used them in. haha
Old Apr 28, 2009 | 05:50 PM
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Originally Posted by BLK N WHT,Apr 28 2009, 06:32 PM
Answer the question then, solve the puzzle. I'd really like solid proof that I'm wrong before I admit defeat because I really don't have a problem doing just that.

Is it a spelling error or punctuation?


Find "People's" in the dictionary (not wikipedia) showing the appropriate definition next to it as it is being used in this situation.
Who the f**k cares. You made an error in calling out an error. Who gives a f**k whether it's spelling or punctuation. Look around at the rising chorus of posts against you, dipshit newbie. I don't give a rats ass if you "admit defeat" or not, young pup. Just back off now!
Old Apr 28, 2009 | 05:52 PM
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^It's really not that big of a deal to me either.

Missing some punctuation every now and then is a bit different than spelling loaner "lohner".
Old Apr 28, 2009 | 05:54 PM
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I think it's time to close this thread.
Old Apr 28, 2009 | 05:56 PM
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Originally Posted by The Raptor,Apr 28 2009, 05:50 PM
Who the f**k cares. You made an error in calling out an error. Who gives a f**k whether it's spelling or punctuation. Look around at the rising chorus of posts against you, dipshit newbie. I don't give a rats ass if you "admit defeat" or not, young pup. Just back off now!
Dipshit newbie? No one cares, thats the point. Yes, I'm a noob on this forum, but I'm FAR from a noob in your Honda world.

Come on. Which is it? 1944 or 1994?
Old Apr 28, 2009 | 05:57 PM
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Originally Posted by frofro24,Apr 28 2009, 05:40 PM
I have terrible spelling and grammar, I accept no responsibility, I blame government schools.
Fixed.
Old Apr 28, 2009 | 06:00 PM
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I have terrible spelling and grammar, I accept no responsibility, I blame government schools.



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