there, they're, their - brake, break

[Andy9o8 2]

For the record, I give a pass to post-whores for whom English is not their first language. That includes half the Canadians in here, eh.

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I'd like to see how well the "spelling Nazi" do in their 2nd or 3rd language. On a second thought, that’s not important … I don’t really need to post here, do I? (I don’t.)

It's "Nazis". You have to add the "s" on the end of a word (in most cases) to make it plural. Do/does - I'll leave that alone for now. Consider this your warning.

Why would I have to learn another language? I'm American.

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Those are mistakes I make sometimes … and most likely I have made them on this forum. Pardon me for offending your sensibilities by not strictly adhering to all the proper grammar rules . For someone whom has learned English by watching movies and listening to music, I do quite alright ... well, I do well enough to be trusted with quite few responsibilities in the corporate world … but I guess this forum has higher standards .

I'd like to see how well the "spelling Nazi" do in their 2nd or 3rd language. On a second thought, that’s not important … I don’t really need to post here, do I? (I don’t.)

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their, ther - you's'll feel better afta a rest

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Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants

[normiss 851]

I think they have all past the point where their counterparts went passed they're skill levels with braking out the English skillz.

[shropshire 0]

being as .... - is a shite construction and people should be shot for using it.

and 'Gotten'

and the incorect use of 'bring'

and not using enough 'U's (Colour!!)

and using too many 'Z's

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Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome

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and not using enough 'U's (Colour!!)

We're discussing English, not French!

[wmw999 2,534]

Somewhere between computers (universal typing without universal skills), the internet, and text messaging.

All kinds of people who would have had to put a pen to paper and write one letter at a time now have an open forum with no filter.

Wendy P.

There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown)

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For someone whom has learned English by watching movies and listening to music, I do quite alright ... well, I do well enough to be trusted with quite few responsibilities in the corporate world …

Not sure what the color of the sky is in your corporate world, but in mine we correctly use the accusative case of 'who' rather than the dative case 'whom'. The best way to determine if you should use the dative case 'whom' is to reformulate the subjunctive clause into a question and then determine how you would answer the question. You would never ask the question, "Whom has learned english", nor would you answer it, "Me has"

I can only assume one of the languages you are fluent in isn't German since they rarely get the dative/accusative case mixed up.

Sorry - grammar is a compulsion of mine

For the same reason I jump off a perfectly good diving board.

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Somewhere between computers (universal typing without universal skills), the internet, and text messaging.

All kinds of people who would have had to put a pen to paper and write one letter at a time now have an open forum with no filter.

I've always wondered where voice recognition fit in.

quade -
The World's Most Boring Skydiver

[AlRedler 0]

Actually "gotten" comes from old English and used to be correct in England in the 17th century.

But if it isn't how it is spoken in England, how can it be proper English!

[Jeffwxyz 0]

This is dropzone.com not dropzone.com.uk

So here are some examples of proper grammar and how it should be here on dz.com:

center, not centre

standardize, not standardise

color, not colour

while, not whilst

Maybe with some programming, they could correct your posts automatically before they are posted so you don't keep making these silly mistakes.

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But if it isn't how it is spoken in England, how can it be proper English!

You speak British, I speak English. That was decided in 1776.

I guess you could say it comes with the territory.

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This is dropzone.com not dropzone.com.uk

Fucking arrogant americans think every site must have a dot-com!

It would be www.dropzone.co.uk, I'll have you know!

"That formation-stuff in freefall is just fun and games but with an open parachute it's starting to sound like, you know, an extreme sport."
~mom

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Fucking arrogant americans think every site must have a dot-com!

Only the sites worth going to.

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This is dropzone.com not dropzone.com.uk

So here are some examples of proper grammar and how it should be here on dz.com:

center, not centre

standardize, not standardise

color, not colour

while, not whilst

Maybe with some programming, they could correct your posts automatically before they are posted so you don't keep making these silly mistakes.

But since Sangiro is South African Queen's english applies unless you want to talk lakker like, ja?

Experienced jumper - someone who has made mistakes more often than I have and lived.

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Fucking arrogant americans think every site must have a dot-com!

Only the sites worth going to.

Fucking arrogant Dutch think every site must have a dot nl

[Heatmiser 0]

Smileys don't count as periods to end a sentence.

What you say is reflective of your knowledge...HOW ya say it is reflective of your experience. Airtwardo

Someone's going to be spanked! Hopefully, it will be me. Skymama

[Jeffwxyz 0]

But since Sangiro is South African Queen's english applies unless you want to talk lakker like, ja?

That would be Afrikaans and it is lekker, not lakker. This should be refered to Baksteen because they started that Afrikaans stuff.

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But since Sangiro is South African Queen's english applies unless you want to talk lakker like, ja?

That would be Afrikaans and it is lekker, not lakker. This should be refered to Baksteen because they started that Afrikaans stuff.

"Lekker" is correct but, "refered" is not ....

dudeist skydiver # 3105

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I think they have all past the point where there counterparts went passed they're skill levels with braking out the English skillz.

I fixed your OBVIOUS mistake for you.

For shame, for shame...

And to think, you were so close. Now I'm disappointed.

When the only tool you have is a hammer, every problem looks like a nail.

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That would be Afrikaans and it is lekker, not lakker. This should be refered to Baksteen because they started that Afrikaans stuff.

"Lekker" is correct but, "refered" is not ....

aber, aber, aber....

[FreeflyChile 0]

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cripes people

is this a direct result of the Playstation generation?
or public schooling?

I blame instant messaging and text messaging.

[dks13827 3]

I passed my C license ( not, I pass my C.. not I past my C )

and please don't say ' he be '.

He be a good jumper !!!

[freefal 0]

People always talk about the anonymity of the internet, but with spelling and grammar issues like this you can get a glimpse of what the real person I actually like. For example, if “theys talkin bout stoopid stuf on tha interweb and how u dont no what ur talkin bout” …then you know they are probably someone who you shouldn’t try to debate the finer points of politics or religion with. (Although a quick view of the speakers corner shows that this logic isn’t really used as much as it probably should be.)

Poor grammar aside, I personally like to see the regional differences in everyone’s post. When people use words like whilst, mate, colour, and wanker I know they’re not from the same side of town as I am and it’s interesting to “hear” them on this forum.

No matter what though, it’s a “theater” not a “theatre” and I always hated the word “shoppe”.


Oh, I almost forgot my two favorites. There is no “a” in Missouri and you don’t pronounce the “s” in Illinois. Unless yous from dem parts… then is aaiight!

"Ignorance is bliss" and "Patience is a virtue"... So if you're stupid and don't mind waiting around for a while, I guess you can have a pretty good life!

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Somewhere between computers (universal typing without universal skills), the internet, and text messaging.

I rarely text. When I do, I insist on spelling out words.

I also do not understand the need to text all the time (especially while driving). I always get a shocked look from people both younger and older when I tell them I do not text, I do not have an iPhone, or iPod or pay to listen to the radio. Those same people wonder how the hell I get done in a hour what takes them a day.

Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back.