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heh, I just had to scroll up to see if I was an offender.illnoise wrote:If we're getting into grammar, the plural of scooter is "Scooters" not "Scooter's."
just being snarky, sorry. I'm sure someone will find something wrong with one of my posts, somewhere, ha.
Bb.
I know I'm guilty of misusing the apostrophe on occasion. 
Also related for grammar nerds:stuff white people like wrote: When asking someone about their biggest annoyances in life, you might expect responses like “hunger,” “being poor,” or “getting shot.” If you ask a white person, the most common response will likely be “people who use ‘their’ when they mean ‘there.’ Maybe comma splices, I’m not sure but it’s definitely one of the two.”
If you wish to gain the respect of a white person, it’s probably a good idea that you find an obscure and debated grammar rule such as the “Oxford Comma” and take a firm stance on what you believe is correct. This is seen as more productive and forward thinking than simply stating your anger at the improper use of “it’s.
Another important thing to know is that when white people read magazines and books they are always looking for grammar and spelling mistakes. In fact, one of the greatest joys a white person can experience is to catch a grammar mistake in a major publication. Finding one allows a white person to believe that they are better than the writer and the publication since they would have caught the mistake. The more respected the publication, the greater the thrill. If a white person were to catch a mistake in The New Yorker, it would be a sufficient reason for a large party.
) That's what I'm thinking too b/c it's a proper name even though the plural of "buddy" is "buddies."Cheshire wrote:Good question.
*pulls grammar book from the shelf*
It would be "Buddys", including the capitalization. This is in keeping with things like "the Henrys" and "the Joneses".
On a similar note, I called the dealership where my Mom bought her Buddy to ask if they have any Pamplona top cases in stock; after a confused silence, the guy responded with, "Ohhhh... yeah, the Pam-pa-loma! Yep, we got them." Nice guy, but... wow.
We should start a new tradition, the running of the Pamplonas.ryder1 wrote:The most famous running of the bulls is that of the nine-day festival of San Fermín in Pamplona, although they are held in towns and villages across Spain during the fiesta season, usually in the run-up to the corrida, or bullfight...
SarahScoot wrote:Thanks, Christy! I have been peeved by the proliferation of "Pamplomas" and "Pomplonas" lately, also, but didn't know how to say anything without coming off as snarky. Your post is perfect
I use and prefer "Buddys" to differentiate it, on some level from your "buddies." It also treats "Buddy" as a proper noun, which I think is appropriate. If not, it's a neologism. As the largest Buddy community, I figure we get to invent whatever terminology and usage we like (as long as it catches on).jmazza wrote:That's what I'm thinking too b/c it's a proper name even though the plural of "buddy" is "buddies."Cheshire wrote:Good question.
*pulls grammar book from the shelf*
It would be "Buddys", including the capitalization. This is in keeping with things like "the Henrys" and "the Joneses".
But of course, "Buddys" gets the squiggly underlines so it made me my question myself.
I agree with this and didn't mean to imply otherwise. General rule around here is "we don't judge" and I know we're all guilty of various transgressions in these areas. Anyone who spends their time posting to MB with a Strunk & White and an AP Style Guide at the ready needs to find a better use of their time.runtotorun121 wrote:Sorry again if this sounds snitty, but I think it is thoughtless, unkind, and sad to imply that spelling or punctuation equates to intelligence or worth. I mean, really. Come on. Is it too much to ask for people to tend their own houses before they go wagging their fingers at others'? How about just being nice to each other, as that infamous saying goes, "If you can't say something nice. . ."
MarsR wrote:ya know, i'm prolly gonna fergit mosta this stuff y'all been talkin 'bout. meybe we cood git eric to put it all in a sticky for refrence...
Problem is that 'your' and 'you're' or 'there' and 'their' or 'except' and 'accept' or 'affect' and 'effect' would all pass through as being spelled correctly although they certainly may be mis-spellings based on the context of the sentence. So then we would still be dummies. Or is that dummys?maribell wrote:Or you could let your browser correct your spelling errors. Firefox 3
I'm now a former English teacher, but, when I taught, I would take 5 points off on papers for EACH mis-used word. The ones listed above were all on this list. And then there's "Should of, could of, and would of" instead of "Should HAVE, could HAVE, and..." you get the point.runtotorun121 wrote:Problem is that 'your' and 'you're' or 'there' and 'their' or 'except' and 'accept' or 'affect' and 'effect' would all pass through as being spelled correctly although they certainly may be mis-spellings based on the context of the sentence. So then we would still be dummies. Or is that dummys?maribell wrote:Or you could let your browser correct your spelling errors. Firefox 3
Well back then they prolly thought you were a *expletive*, but I bet there are a few who have now reformed their grubby-grammer ways!sargelee71 wrote: I'm now a former English teacher, but, when I taught, I would take 5 points off on papers for EACH mis-used word. The ones listed above were all on this list. And then there's "Should of, could of, and would of" instead of "Should HAVE, could HAVE, and..." you get the point.
Absolutely agree, but I don't see any posts in this thread that head that way. We're all just having fun. I'll refer you again to this link:runtotorun121 wrote: Sorry again if this sounds snitty, but I think it is thoughtless, unkind, and sad to imply that spelling or punctuation equates to intelligence or worth. I mean, really. Come on. Is it too much to ask for people to tend their own houses before they go wagging their fingers at others'? How about just being nice to each other, as that infamous saying goes, "If you can't say something nice. . ."
And we are "scooterists," yes? No?illnoise wrote:+1 on "Buddys" instead of "Buddies."
It's "Buddys" in the 2strokebuzz stylebook, if that matters, ha.
Another pet peeve: it's "Scootering" not "Scooting."
"Scooting" is pushing yourself around on your butt on the ground to gather around the teacher for story time.
: )
Just, no. Stop that, now. Hand over your keyboard.pcbikedude wrote: im gonna do it irregardless. (hope u english teacherz have a grrrr8 day)
I hope so, or we're all on the wrong forum.jmazza wrote:And we are "scooterists," yes? No? :P
WHY RED IS RED!runtotorun121 wrote:My goodness.
As long as we are spending the energy to spell correctly may I put in a request for the use of proper capitalization and punctuation?
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Cheshire wrote:*resists urge*
One of my friends is a graduated English major: I'm (to this day) trying not to correct her on spelling and punctuation. I'm of the opinion that since I only know one language I should master it as best as possible.
That doesn't, however, mean I'm going to lay into all of ya'll.
You can thank me now.
The abbreviation y'all is a combination of the words you and all. 
The apostrophe is placed between the y and the a, not where YOU have it! 
