Disrespect
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I am no grammarian and don't claim to be. The problem is, "It don't sound right!"
My old HS composition teacher had a good rule for those of us lacking in precise knowledge of grammar - "If you have to think about it... don't!" Maybe that is why some of us object to the use of the word as a verb?
Wyatt Burp
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Funny, reading a book last night I was wondering about the use of "now" in a particular and common way. It just doesn't seem to make sense even though I use it all the time in this questionable way. Now don't get me wrong....
There! See how I just used "now" in that last sentence. What's the point of doing that? Does it make the statement more immediate or something?
No disrespect in changing the subject for a second. I was just wonderig about that. Respectfully yours, WB.
There! See how I just used "now" in that last sentence. What's the point of doing that? Does it make the statement more immediate or something?
No disrespect in changing the subject for a second. I was just wonderig about that. Respectfully yours, WB.
CigarGuy
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Perhaps the OP was bringing up the point that so many of our pro athlete's are so "disrespected"? <shrugs shoulders>
writerinmo
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There are enough grammar rules that I have to contend with when I'm working on a novel, the least of my worries is that I misuse a word when posting on an online forum.
Just make sure you do not post any crummy cell phone pictures.
Glad we have that cleared up now.
captorquewrench
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I will give you an example of why I think grammar is much more important than people treat it:
Which statement appeals more to you?
"I'd rather cuddle then have S**"
OR
"I'd rather cuddle than have S**"
And that is all I will say.
Which statement appeals more to you?
"I'd rather cuddle then have S**"
OR
"I'd rather cuddle than have S**"
And that is all I will say.
Tom K
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Grammar is the difference between knowing your ****, and knowing you're ****.
(The filtered word is a coarser term for excrement, beginning with "s".)
(The filtered word is a coarser term for excrement, beginning with "s".)
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Mphstiger1981
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"Let's eat Grandma!"
"Let's eat, Grandma!"
Proper punctuation can save lives. No disrepect intended.
"Let's eat, Grandma!"
Proper punctuation can save lives. No disrepect intended.
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Alpo
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One of the few things I find more annoying than the use of "disrespect" as a verb, is people using "dis" for "disrespect".
People love to say how, "It's in the dictionary, so it's a word". I've found "irregardless" in the dictionary. That's not a word, either. Now, maybe, like Virginia said, "If it says it in the Sun, it's so", but that don't always apply to Websters.
People love to say how, "It's in the dictionary, so it's a word". I've found "irregardless" in the dictionary. That's not a word, either. Now, maybe, like Virginia said, "If it says it in the Sun, it's so", but that don't always apply to Websters.
I made thgis same observation a while back and was promptly referred to the dictionary which show it as a verb as well 
I still don't like it!
Another pet peeve is "gifted" used as a verb-although I was again pointed to the dictionary-But I still doesn't have to like it. Gifted is when you get to ride the big bus-special is when you get to ride the little bus-or if you're politically, then "gifted" can also mean little bus people too
So consider yourselves gifted with my gifted explaination gifted to each of you in a sanguine manner rather than id a disrespectful tone
And Now: for something completely different
I still don't like it!Another pet peeve is "gifted" used as a verb-although I was again pointed to the dictionary-But I still doesn't have to like it. Gifted is when you get to ride the big bus-special is when you get to ride the little bus-or if you're politically, then "gifted" can also mean little bus people too
So consider yourselves gifted with my gifted explaination gifted to each of you in a sanguine manner rather than id a disrespectful tone
And Now: for something completely different
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And Now: for something completely different
You jus' wait till I get loose.
You better hope that rifle is well oiled and has a ramp front sight.....
A10
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Fishslayer
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It's not something up with which we should be forced to put...
Ummmm.... so which verb should we use?
Alpo
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It's not something up with which we should be forced to put...
Ummmm.... so which verb should we use?
You don't "disrespect" somebody. You "show disrespect" for somebody, or you "have disrespect" for somebody.
Straightshooter2
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Since we are on grammar, I will throw in my pet peeve. It is the blossoming use, by the news media, of the word decimate in place of the word destroy. I realize decimate is in common usage meaning destroy and it is in the dictionary as a synonym. However to me, a tornado does not decimate a farm/house/town, it destroys it. The tsunami didn't decimate towns on the Japanese coast, it destroyed them.
Sorry, rant over.
Look out Caj, he's loose.
CW
Sorry, rant over.
Look out Caj, he's loose.
CW
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Alpo
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As long as we are ranting, "presently" does not mean "right now". You do not say that I am "presently reading the S&W board". "Presently" means "in a little while". At present, I am reading the S&W board, but presently I will get off the confuser.
captorquewrench
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I disagree. I can disrespect someone, but whether or not I choose to show it by my words or actions is an entirely different matter.
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tork'd
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Oh ****!!!
along with the **** fairy, now i have the grammer police to look out for??
what has the world come to
along with the **** fairy, now i have the grammer police to look out for??
what has the world come to
diamonback68
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ctw girl that is also one of my pet peaves.
'Then' is a continuation, such as in time "it was two o'clock, then it was three o'clock" or "he went to the bar, then came home late" etc.
'Than' is a comparison or alternative, such as "better late than never" or "I'd rather cuddle than have s**"
A lot get this wrong.
wbraswell
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I can't stand the way folks use of the word "awesome" these days. Every time something is kind of neat or cool.....Awwwwsome. God, give me a break.
I'm thinking this thread may not last too much longer.
I'm thinking this thread may not last too much longer.
captorquewrench
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I have been with middle school and high school all of last week and this week. The grammar center of my brain is about to short circuit.
Alpo
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Well, in that case, you hold him in disrespect.
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A10
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The one that gets me these days is the over use of "...right?" Some people end every sentance with it, as if they are constantly seeking agreement or approval of their thoughts or opinions. Irritating....right?
Alpo
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Another one is "of" and "have". This, I believe, is because they sound so much alike when spoken, but it is "I would rather have gone to the movies", not "I would rather of gone to the movies".
It is, however, used wrongly very often.
It is, however, used wrongly very often.
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