Toyota teabagged me. Rant.
[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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[QUOTE=DICTIONARY.com]Usage note:
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
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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[QUOTE=DICTIONARY.com]Usage note:
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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!
Come on. Which is it? 1944 or 1994?










