datzenmike Posted January 7, 2015 Report Share Posted January 7, 2015 While ever so slightly awkward, it isn't incorrect as written. You could replace the negative word not with any other negative words like don't, can't, won't, refuse to.... Quote Link to comment
JoeCool Posted January 7, 2015 Report Share Posted January 7, 2015 I hate the term "grammar Nazi", or maybe just the people who choose to pick on them because they are too stupid to read and write properly. It is one thing if a word is mispelled or punctuation is off, etc, but a simple mistake is never the case, it is always just pure stupidity of a dumbass that points it out. Like that donk510 or whatever his name is that trolled here a while back. Same philosophy as it's the teacher's fault your child is failing. It's a musician's fault someone committed suicide, etc. Blame everyone but me way of thinking. Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted January 7, 2015 Report Share Posted January 7, 2015 I hate the term "grammar Nazi", or maybe just the people who choose to pick on them because they are too stupid to read and write properly. You hate people who pick on people who make grammatical errors because they are too stupid to read or write properly? It is one thing if a word is mispelled or punctuation is off, etc, but a simple mistake is never the case, it is always just pure stupidity of a dumbass that points it out. So those who point it out are stupid and dumb-asses? Quote Link to comment
ericsb210 Posted January 7, 2015 Report Share Posted January 7, 2015 We all have our strong points. My father-in law could turn any chunk of wood into a piece of art, build a level house without a sight and his work from small to enormous was beautiful. With his second grade education he could barely read and couldn't write. But when he died 10 years ago at 82 years of age I credited him with being one of the most intelligent and wise men I had the honor of knowing. His grammar was not important, what he had to say was. Yes, I believe grammar Nazis have a lot to learn 1 Quote Link to comment
paradime Posted January 7, 2015 Report Share Posted January 7, 2015 I have an entire team of proof readers who check my research work, because my mastery of the english language is... well you know. Growing up dyslexic, I've learned a great deal about human nature. Here's the thing, people who are spun out of control by a miss spelled word, or slight grammatical error are simply puckered too tight. Letting go of my fear of being judged by these people I've come to realize; if someone is thrown by my free spirited "creative" approach to word smithing, there is far less likelihood they will understand me as a person. If you want things to flow naturally and freely, I've found that up tight folks are a lot like processed foods; they are better left behind. 2 Quote Link to comment
MicroMachinery Posted January 7, 2015 Report Share Posted January 7, 2015 Don't try to rob or guilt us of our simple pleasures in life.. we who know how to write complete sentences have so little.. 3 Quote Link to comment
wayno Posted January 7, 2015 Report Share Posted January 7, 2015 I think it's all about content, and not how it is presented. If you can understand what they are saying................................. 1 Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted January 7, 2015 Report Share Posted January 7, 2015 I think it's all about content, and not how it is presented. If you can understand what a grammar Nazi is saying ...... a stinging barb doesn't matter. Seriously though the state of legibility and grammar is staggering. It's so unbelievable that I have become inured to it and it has become the norm. It's sad that people just don't care enough to 'get it right' in this day of spell check. As for grammar they are just writing down how they say it in real life. 1 Quote Link to comment
RatVonDude Posted January 7, 2015 Report Share Posted January 7, 2015 What pisses me off is when somebody will use the English language correctly, in an old world format and others will point out discrepancies do to unfamiliarity and their own lack of education. Guys like Paradime and myself grew up in an era where people were judged harshly on literally and comprehensive skills, before the California public school system went to shit. I remember sitting with a vocal therapist at age six trying to straighten out an ever so slight lisp. If you struggled with vocabulary the whole playground knew and the advisers would encourage you to take wood shop. Quote Link to comment
a.d._510_n_ok Posted January 7, 2015 Report Share Posted January 7, 2015 Does anyone remember Willam F. Buckley, Jr.? It was advantageous to have a vintage dictionary within reach when he spoke. His mastery of the English language and tendency to sprinkle his sentences with archaic or disused words and phrases made him a joy! 1 Quote Link to comment
RatVonDude Posted January 7, 2015 Report Share Posted January 7, 2015 I should post some pics of my mothers handwriting, it looks like the screen titles of a French noir film. If you were a lady back in 1963 and your handwriting was of sub-poooarh, forget about hosting bridge club. Quote Link to comment
bananahamuck Posted January 7, 2015 Report Share Posted January 7, 2015 I should post some pics of my mothers handwriting, it looks like the screen titles of a French noir film. If you were a lady back in 1963 and your handwriting was of sub-poooarh, forget about hosting bridge club. If you are trying to get others to understand you are really using the words bridge club as a euphemism for sex party,,, you should have put it in quotation marks.. 1 Quote Link to comment
RatVonDude Posted January 7, 2015 Report Share Posted January 7, 2015 If you are trying to get others to understand you are really using the words bridge club as a euphemism for sex party,,, you should have put it in quotation marks.. "_har_ _har_ _har_" 1 Quote Link to comment
tr8er Posted January 7, 2015 Report Share Posted January 7, 2015 I've always wanted to learn how to play "Bridge". 2 Quote Link to comment
maltese Posted January 7, 2015 Report Share Posted January 7, 2015 I'm a "bridge" master! 1 Quote Link to comment
maltese Posted January 7, 2015 Report Share Posted January 7, 2015 Guess I should have capitalized that^^^ Grammar. Quote Link to comment
paradime Posted January 7, 2015 Report Share Posted January 7, 2015 Does anyone remember Willam F. Buckley, Jr.? It was advantageous to have a vintage dictionary within reach when he spoke. His mastery of the English language and tendency to sprinkle his sentences with archaic or disused words and phrases made him a joy! Made him a pompous ass maybe. Part of his debate style was to hide behind language. This gave viewers the impression he was more learned on a subject than he actually was. The most predominant feature of his debate style was the art of obfuscation. When his opponent gained an intellectual advantage backed by solid facts and historical evidence, Buckley would introduce a barrage of tangential hypothetical analogies and flawed rhetorical absolutism, aka if you believe that, you also than must believe this. Gore Vidal cracked that thin veneer of Buckley's wide open at the Chicago Democratic Convention in 1968. Like Mayweather runs from Pacquiao, William F Buckley never again accepted a debate with Vida. That speaks volumes to the man's true character. If you haven't seen it: 1 Quote Link to comment
q-tip Posted January 7, 2015 Report Share Posted January 7, 2015 Most misused word in the english language: decadent. It means to be in a state of decay. Quote Link to comment
RatVonDude Posted January 7, 2015 Report Share Posted January 7, 2015 ever since they cancelled "Petticoat Junction" true American English has tail spun into a dark world of decadence. 2 Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted January 7, 2015 Report Share Posted January 7, 2015 Most misused word in the english language: decadent. It means to be in a state of decay. Never noticed it being missused. Give me an example. Quote Link to comment
MicroMachinery Posted January 7, 2015 Report Share Posted January 7, 2015 I've heard people constantly use it as some form of "indulgent", "delectable" or "rich". 1 Quote Link to comment
tr8er Posted January 7, 2015 Report Share Posted January 7, 2015 That desert is decadent. In my stomach! 1 Quote Link to comment
q-tip Posted January 7, 2015 Report Share Posted January 7, 2015 See previous two posts. Quote Link to comment
paradime Posted January 7, 2015 Report Share Posted January 7, 2015 Seeing how decadent has more than one meaning when used as a adjective or a noun I prefer to avoid using it. It leaves too muck to interpretation when used in a sentence like "My sex life is decadent". 1 Quote Link to comment
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