Grammar police, you can vent here

[Baba]

Originally Posted by Angrybird 12

Sometimes when I get Bummed I also get irked, the only cure for that is a long top down drive in the Camaro.

"Top down" should by hyphenated (top-down).

[Baba]

Originally Posted by 6bangerBOOM

How about this as a rule: don't correct anybody's grammar who doesn't at least have 100 posts and has been on the site at least 6 months. That way you can still get your fill in, and we won't scare away new members and lurkers. That's fair.
Or at least do it via PM like Camaro_Corvette mentioned. That way you can help the person out in a manner that won't embarrass them or cause another mass thread jacking.

NO RULES except that correct English must be used unless "slang" is deliberately intended.

[Baba]

Originally Posted by 6bangerBOOM

Oops. I think you meant to say "they". I'm just here to help. Also your wording could suggest that grammar is "spelled". I think what you should have said is "the way they spell words and use grammar". Though that is more my personal preference than an actual grammatical rule. But I would like for you to make your points as clearly as possible, so take that suggestion or don't. Do you see how easy it is to critique others? I'm just saying it's a waste of time. But, whatever, I'm done. I'll be content to sit back and watch now.

You've already stated your preference through your use of the word "my". Adding the word, "personal", although not grammatically incorrect, is, for all intents and purposes, superfluous, unless your "professional" preference carries more significance. jk

[Baba]

Originally Posted by Baba

Good one! I love it.

A frequently used yet non-existent word.

IR = without. REGARDLESS = without regard for.

A double negative = neither a positive nor a negative.

Therefore, incorrect grammar.

The correct word to use would be IRRESPECTIVE.

Words of the Day:

Irregardless ≠ Irrespective.

Originally Posted by pgustavson

or simply "regardless"...

Thank you for your brevity. In the future, I too, will attempt to be more succinct.

[13lstuner]

This thread is ridiculous.!?.?!.?.!.?.,,,;:;:,,,

I wanted to put all of the punctuation marks just to be sure.

[f5journal]

Originally Posted by Baba

You've already stated your preference through your use of the word "my". Adding the word, "personal", although not grammatically incorrect, is, for all intents and purposes, superfluos, unless your "professional" preference carries more significance. jk

[kalimus]

Originally Posted by Baba

You've already stated your preference through your use of the word "my". Adding the word, "personal", although not grammatically incorrect, is, for all intents and purposes, superfluos, unless your "professional" preference carries more significance. jk

Holy freakin' commas Batman!

[Baba]

Originally Posted by Baba

You've already stated your preference through your use of the word "my". Adding the word, "personal", although not grammatically incorrect, is, for all intents and purposes, superfluous, unless your "professional" preference carries more significance. jk

Originally Posted by f5journal

Even the most well-intentioned effort has the potential to be "flawed".

[Baba]

Originally Posted by kalimus

Holy freakin' commas Batman!

I might've constructed a run-on sentence. I'll look that up and get back to you.

[ssrs2lt]

^hahaha

[mlee]

Originally Posted by Baba

Thank you for your brevity. In the future, I too, will attempt to be more succinct.

For all intensive purposes, that's the best way to go.

[ssrs2lt]

^^hahaha this thread is excellent! I really enjoy it!

[Mr Twisty]

mlee can be such an..... asstronaut sometimes

[Baba]

Originally Posted by mlee

For all intensive purposes, that's the best way to go.

The saying "for all intensive purposes" is a common misquote.