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You're, Your, Their They're, There
chkaine Date: 2008-07-19 Time: 13:08:38	Why do so many people make mistakes when writing these words ? Why can people not differentiate between them ? Its is basic English and one of the first things that is learnt in School , yet many Adults routinely use the wrong option . Why is this ?
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culpepper Date: 2008-07-19 Time: 15:00:42	The reason that they're (the writers) are [censored]ing up their words is the fact that they are not taught well enough when they're at school. The teachers seem to be more intersted in getting the school uniform to conform to the acceptable standards than taking time with academic pursuits. All my daughter's teacher seems to worry about is the fact that my littl'un has a braid in her hair, not how she is getting on with her work. When the education standards start to get the priority list in order then we may see some improvement in the general literacy of the masses. Fingers crossed, eh?!
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chkaine Date: 2008-07-19 Time: 15:07:11	culpepper : I'm talking about adults though , and it seems to be a mainly British thing , most Foreigners know when to use the correct word, but there seems to be many British people who cannot tell the difference between the words , the problem seems to be widespread . How come so many British people routinely make basic erros in their mother tongue ? It really is disgraceful
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dougmckenzie Date: 2008-07-19 Time: 15:18:16	I don't know if I should be pleased or dismayed by Allison's description of me. 'Txt spk' I can live with, but the incorrect usage of words that sound the same but have totally different meanings get right up my nose. I'm going to post a new thread about 'txt spk' that will probably surprise quite a few people - I was when I learnt about it yesterday.
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chkaine Date: 2008-07-19 Time: 15:38:01	It wasnt an error or a grammatical mistake.....it was simply a missing letter . And I believe that I wrote it initially did correctly and the letter got lost somewhere.....or maybe I just missed it out.......as I said , it was rather pedantic of you to mention it
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chkaine Date: 2008-07-19 Time: 15:59:03	Yes Lucy : "Its is" is incorrect , but I wasn't talking about one-off silly mistakes , I was talking about people knot knowing the difference between You're, Your, Their, They're, There I was talking about people routinely choosing the wrong option, rather than the occasional silly mistake
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lucylockett Date: 2008-07-19 Time: 16:07:19	have you ever thought in your arrogant small mindedness, it could be just other peoples simple mistakes? This is a chat room forum, not oxford university. I do make simple spelling mistakes and grammar errors here, because I type fast and don't check for such errors. I don't see the big issues, other than peoples constant picking, used for negative criticism, which is a form of bullying, instead of constructive criticism, which is being helpful.
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chkaine Date: 2008-07-19 Time: 16:12:21	"have you ever thought in your arrogant small mindedness, it could be just other peoples simple mistakes?" No it isn't . People not knowing the difference between You're, Your, Their They're, There isn't a simply mistake , it's a complete misunderstanding of basic English
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chkaine Date: 2008-07-19 Time: 16:23:03	"knot knowing" seems your typing is full of mistakes.... I'm not talking about the occasional silly mistake, these are bound to occur on these disposable forums, I am talking about peoples inability to differentiate between the words above
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lucylockett Date: 2008-07-19 Time: 16:23:18	It can be to some, but then again, as you called me earlier today "I'm just thick!" It's a shame some people can make such arrogant judgements on others because of such simple mistakes. You seem to make a mistake per post fluke, the saying " the person without sin, cast the first stone" somewhat comes to mind.
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lucylockett Date: 2008-07-19 Time: 16:30:32	yet again... ABOT instead of "about" and no you're not talking, you're writing. And as I keep typing, this is only a public chat forum, people write fast and make simples mistakes, just like you. And isn't it very irritating when somebody picks fault with every post you make.
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cathyb_ Status: Moderator Date: 2008-07-19 Time: 16:35:19	I know what you mean... Im working with my friend and he constantly spells their 'thier' He put a poster up with their spelt 'thier' and it looks awful it makes us look like illiterate numpties and generally gives the wrong impression
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chkaine Date: 2008-07-19 Time: 16:38:25	yet again... ABOT instead of "about" "and no you're not talking, you're writing. And as I keep typing, this is only a public chat forum, people write fast and make simples mistakes, just like you. And isn't it very irritating when somebody picks fault with every post you make." OK......I ve explained three times to Lucy.....and still she doesn't understand my point. I'm officially giving up in my attempts to explain things to Lucy . Three attempts is enough
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chkaine Date: 2008-07-19 Time: 16:42:29	"so what are you saying fluke??" That everyone makes silly mistakes on disposable forums like this........but not knowing the difference between "You're, Your, Their, They're and There" ISNT a silly mistake, its a lack of basic knowledge about the English language
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dougmckenzie Date: 2008-07-19 Time: 17:13:57	Genie wrote: "It's a forum for heavens sake! Who cares that ppl make spelling mistakes?" Well, evidently, some people do care. This thread is not about spelling mistakes, it's about the incorrect usage of English words and I'm completely behind the author on this one.
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chkaine Date: 2008-07-19 Time: 18:47:02	You're: Short for You are Example :You are the best Your: Belonging to someone Example :Is that your coat ? Their Belonging to various people Example : Are their coats warm They're: Short for ,They are Example : They are the best team There . A place Example : Their coats are over there
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dougmckenzie Date: 2008-07-19 Time: 19:10:02	Actually, quite a few members care. I have a lot of PMs saying that it is nice to see correct English written here. We are not alone and Storm, as you are a moderator, I'm somewhat surprised at your comment.
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dougmckenzie Date: 2008-07-19 Time: 20:05:48	On an informal forum such as this, Allison, I suppose it does not matter a great deal. Does it annoy me when I see an obviously intelligent person make a stupid error? Yes. It is an insult to their own undoubted intellect.
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babystorm Status: Moderator Date: 2008-07-19 Time: 20:20:35 Edited by:babystorm	so just because im a mod, im not allowed opinions? is that wot your saying doug? it doesnt bother me if people dont write in the correct turms, its not a big deal 2 me........ so if thats a crime then shoot me lol but dont u talk down 2 me just because we dont agree on this!!! geez
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dougmckenzie Date: 2008-07-19 Time: 21:26:51	Storm, making 10 mistakes in one post is quite an achievement, so I take my hat off to you. I will iterate that this thread is about the use of English and not personal preferences. As a Moderator, what DO you pounce upon? Racist, sexist or other remarks that you do not agree with? The author made a very good point that, in my opinion, was worthwhile debating.
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lucylockett Date: 2008-07-19 Time: 21:46:25	other common MISTAKES new and knew now and know and no were and where and we're to , too and two lead and led advice and advise affect and effect accept and except than and then its and it's
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dougmckenzie Date: 2008-07-19 Time: 22:22:48	Allison, with no respect at all, that is garbage. You patently have no sense or understanding of irony or sarcasm. If you really believe that people come here to 'chill out', I suggest you read 'Alice on Wonderland' again. You may well relate to it.
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dougmckenzie Date: 2008-07-19 Time: 23:53:00	Well, if nothing else, these comments have provoked a few interesting responses, but I detect a certain amount of "protesting too loudly". I don't think I am superior to anyone else here, indeed I think that some have an inferiority complex that has nothing to do with me. Just because I would prefer people to write correct English does not make me a dictator. I’m entitled to my own opinion as well.
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chkaine Date: 2008-07-20 Time: 01:10:39	"says the man who wrote a thread this morning crying to the mods I was picking on him after he was obnoxious and rude to me and genie." Lucy : You are playing the innocent victim once again . I complained about you using foul and illegal (on here) language . You are not allowed to use those kinds of words on here , and I wont tolerate it . Think yourself lucky that you didn't get yourself a suspension
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