There, Their, They're. Then, Than.

[Nickel]

would of

could of

should of

I just crossed you off my Christmas list.

 

[spicy]

Please explain then.

Read the whole thread, then you can demand an explanation.

 

[PrchJrkr]

Read the whole thread, then you can demand an explanation.

I have read the entire thread, you twit. I'm just saying, if you use the word "its" in place if "it's", you are guilty of using the wrong word.

 

[spicy]

I have read the entire thread, you twit. I'm just saying, if you use the word "its" in place if "it's", you are guilty of using the wrong word.

Do you not realize the difference between a typo and using the wrong word? Just because a typo may turn the right word into the wrong one doesn't mean its not a typo...
People who annoy you? N-_-G-G-E-R-S?

 

[Bay_Kat]

Quite honestly I'm not going to try to explain. I know how to spell fry.

And I am sure everyone here can spell also, but when you are typing fast you sometimes spell the word wrong or use the wrong form of a word. The point is, who cares? As long as everyone else knows what the poster meant. It's not a big deal. :shrug:

 

[PrchJrkr]

Do you not realize the difference between a typo and using the wrong word? Just because a typo may turn the right word into the wrong one doesn't mean its not a typo...
People who annoy you? N-_-G-G-E-R-S?

 

[spicy]

And I am sure everyone here can spell also, but when you are typing fast you sometimes spell the word wrong or use the wrong form of a word. The point is, who cares? As long as everyone else knows what the poster meant. It's not a big deal. :shrug:

If that's the case then you are right, it's not a big deal. But when someone is typing nice and slowly and they still spell it wrong, or they use the wrong word, it is different.

 

[jazz lady]

Do you not realize the difference between a typo and using the wrong word? Just because a typo may turn the right word into the wrong one doesn't mean its not a typo...

http://www.wsu.edu/~brians/errors/its.html

The exception to the general rule that one should use an apostrophe to indicate possession is in possessive pronouns. Some of them are not a problem. “Mine” has no misleading “s” at the end to invite an apostrophe. And few people are tempted to write “hi’s,” though the equally erroneous “her’s” is fairly common, as are “our’s” and “their’s”—all wrong, wrong, wrong. The problem with avoiding “it’s” as a possessive is that this spelling is perfectly correct as a contraction meaning “it is.” Just remember two points and you’ll never make this mistake again. (1) “it’s” always means “it is” or “it has” and nothing else. (2) Try changing the “its” in your sentence to “his” and if it doesn’t make sense, then go with “it’s.”

People who annoy you? N-_-G-G-E-R-S?

 

[RoseRed]

http://www.wsu.edu/~brians/errors/its.html

There's my girl!

 

[BS Gal]

There's my girl!

I have been patiently waiting.

 

[RoseRed]

I have been patiently waiting.

The Jazzinator cometh...

 

[spicy]

http://www.wsu.edu/~brians/errors/its.html

Now imagine if I was just trying to say that naggers annoy me. I hate people who nag, I really do. Let's imagine for a second that I accidentally typed an i instead of an a!? Does that mean that I meant the new word this forms? No, it doesn't.

 

[jazz lady]

The Jazzinator cometh...

 

[Speedy70]

Now imagine if I was just trying to say that naggers annoy me. I hate people who nag, I really do. Let's imagine for a second that I accidently typed an i instead of an a!? Does that mean that I meant the new word this forms? No, it doesn't.

What about if you accidentally typed the word accidentally wrong?

 

[BS Gal]

 

[Pete]

I like pie.

 

[Speedy70]

I like pie.

I want some coconut cake.

 

[julz20684]

I want some coconut cake.

I want a Hershey bar with almonds.

 

[jazz lady]

Now imagine if I was just trying to say that naggers annoy me. I hate people who nag, I really do. Let's imagine for a second that I accidently typed an i instead of an a!? Does that mean that I meant the new word this forms? No, it doesn't.

You're really stretching there, buddy. I sincerely doubt too many people will make that big of a mistake.

It's all about intent and context. This is a message board in a casual atmosphere and people tend to use a freeform style of writing as they put their thoughts down. It is NOT a technical document nor a presentation to the boss or even a paper to be graded in college.

I like to gently poke fun at some of the typos that twist the intended meaning in a funny way, especially with the people I know well and who know I am kidding around. Just an FYI for you: if you try to beat people over the head with a hammer, expect the same back at you.

 

[RoseRed]

Now imagine if I was just trying to say that naggers annoy me. I hate people who nag, I really do. Let's imagine for a second that I accidentally typed an i instead of an a!? Does that mean that I meant the new word this forms? No, it doesn't.

Dear Amy:

My lovely wife of 22 years is an inveterate complainer. I was raised never to be a bellyacher. When my wife complains, I tell her that she should be grateful for what the Lord has given us. She says complaining makes her feel better because it gets things off her chest. When I ask her to complain less, she accuses me of trying to shut her up.

I find that I've become the cheerleader, always taking the positive side in the face of her relentless pessimism. It's hard to carry both of us. Sometimes I only have enough cheer for one and become demoralized. She's not interested in counseling. Any ideas?

Cheerleader

It is not possible to alter your wife's complaining through cheerleading. However, if you want to drive her crazy, keep doing what you're doing. For a complainer, nothing is more annoying than having every negative comment countered with a recitation of one's blessings.

You might make some headway if you alter the way you react. The next time she starts in, say nothing. If she continues, simply find something to do in another room. If she follows you around in order to complain within earshot of you, then stay neutral and don't engage. Her complaints should run out of air and fizzle.

If your wife needs to vent, she should find a more productive and less annoying way to do so. You could give her a "bellyaching" journal to record her complaints in while you keep a "gratitude" journal to track your blessings.