Grammar Nazis Suck... That Is All

[Caninope]

Grammar nazis are invariably as bigoted and ignorant as their historical namesakes. English, thank God, has no government institution to regulate how we should and should not speak. English grammar is our common heritage, it belongs to everyone of us to use in any way we see fit. There is so much more I'd like to say about this topic, but suffice it to say, Grammar Nazis do indeed suck!

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Wait, you're Yoda too? I guess that would explain the age.

[Mr Bananagrabber]

I don't think it's grammar nazi's who complain about that. Just people want want to be able to...read things.

What about that is un readable Lack of puntuation? you may be the stupid one if you cant fucking read if theirs not a comma or a question mark....

Yeah. Punctuation. You pause for a second and think "what...is going on?" only to realise that the sentence ended 5 words ago. You can figure it out but it takes 4 times as long as normal.

[Kobeanare]

I find it much more pleasant to read something legible and well constructed than attempting to decipher txt language. I'm no grammar nazi, but I insist on using punctuation and spell-checking my own writing. It's something ingrained in me through essay writing for university, and the fact that my dyscalculia sometimes affects my ability to spell correctly. I proof read everything I write because of this.

You may find others who have reading/writing disorders are those who care about grammar, as they put an effort into writing legibly so that they can be understood, and therefore would appreciate it if others would do the same.

I know that it's snobbish, but I tend to completely disregard issues and ignore comments from those who don't bother to properly construct their argument. I was taught it's best to do something right of you're going to do it at all. …Sorry, it's best to do something correctly…

In the underlined: There should be an "a" between the word "for" and "university".

Only if he's employed by them, rather than a student there.

[Grackistan]

Don't pluralize with an apostrophe.

Pluralise. Queen's english, my dear friend.

I prefer Oxford spelling instead of the francification of British English in a theatrical attempt to Not Appear American.

[Mr Bananagrabber]

Pluralise. Queen's english, my dear friend.

I prefer Oxford spelling instead of the francification of British English in a theatrical attempt to Not Appear American.

I invariably use the francified version. But I know it doesn't make sense. It gives the letter z basically nothing to do.

[Darth Didacticus]

Grammar nazis are invariably as bigoted and ignorant as their historical namesakes. English, thank God, has no government institution to regulate how we should and should not speak. English grammar is our common heritage, it belongs to everyone of us to use in any way we see fit. There is so much more I'd like to say about this topic, but suffice it to say, Grammar Nazis do indeed suck!

Grammar Nazi? Weak.

I'm a Grammar Sith.

[Crabulonia]

It is topics like these that clearly illustrate the necessity of an English Academy, modeled on the Académie français, to protect and preserve the English language from further degeneration at the hands of the likes of the poster of this topic.

Language is bottom-up not top-down.

I remember hearing a story that the Académie Francais tried to tell the French what they should say for weekend, the French people ignored them and instead went with le weekend.

[Lubyak]

What about that is un readable Lack of puntuation? you may be the stupid one if you cant fucking read if theirs not a comma or a question mark....

Well, yes, the lack of punctuation.

We can understand what you said, but it takes longer to understand what you wrote, and it reflects poorly on you that you can not manage to keep an even basic level of grammatical understanding on a forum--a form of communication that REQUIRES purely written words to convey meaning.

If I was talking to you in person, then I'd probably understand you fine. However, over a computer and without visual cues, it does get difficult and frustrating to read.

And:

What about that is unreadable, the lack of punctuation? You may be the stupid one if you can't fucking read withou a comma or question mark.

Fixed.

[Gravonia]

Some people are confused by the difference between spelling and grammar. This reinforces my opinion of their intelligence made when viewing their poor spelling.

[Barrasso]

What about that is un readable Lack of puntuation? you may be the stupid one if you cant fucking read if theirs not a comma or a question mark....

Yeah. Punctuation. You pause for a second and think "what...is going on?" only to realise that the sentence ended 5 words ago. You can figure it out but it takes 4 times as long as normal.

Why?! i read through it completely fine....

[Mr Bananagrabber]

Yeah. Punctuation. You pause for a second and think "what...is going on?" only to realise that the sentence ended 5 words ago. You can figure it out but it takes 4 times as long as normal.

Why?! i read through it completely fine....

Of course you do. You wrote it! You know what you're trying to say.

[Darth Didacticus]

Not really, as I am not employed by the university, and do not write for them. Cute though.

Well, then that would mean the sentence needs to be rephrased. You cant write for "university".
"It is something ingrained in me through writing while in a university." Thats rough, but correct.

In areas where the Queen's English is spoken or written (including Canada, even though their accent is different), "writing for university" is acceptable, and it's becoming more acceptable in the US. It's essentially the same as someone in the US saying "writing for college."

Being pedantic, Randur, doesn't work when you're wrong.

[Barrasso]

Why?! i read through it completely fine....

Of course you do. You wrote it! You know what you're trying to say.

Well seeing as their were no major spelling mistakes it should be fine that and i feel the urge to say this your flag is the flag of gods sir thank you

[Risottia]

Grammar nazis are invariably as bigoted and ignorant as their historical namesakes.

Nice trolling.
(By the way, I speak five languages at least decently, and have some command of other five).

English, thank God, has no government institution to regulate how we should and should not speak. English grammar is our common heritage, it belongs to everyone of us to use in any way we see fit.

Fine, as long as you don't pretend to be understood.
By the way, other languages, like Italian for one, are regulated by non-profit institutions, which aren't governmental though.

I was almost forgetting: it should be "governmental". There's a difference between nouns and adjectives. This service has been brought to you by LearnYourOwnLanguage.

There is so much more I'd like to say about this topic, but suffice it to say, Grammar Nazis do indeed suck!

More trolling. *yawn*

[Zebbstar]

I cannot stand abbreviations.

[Risottia]

I cannot stand abbreviations.

ICSA, too!

[Headingtonia]

Gramar Naxi suqks! That iz alli! tis ix ataqk tu naxis!!

[Herrebrugh]

Where talking you anyway over? I think the grammar nazis quite nice.

Now talk I like a Dutchman.

[Lubyak]

Of course you do. You wrote it! You know what you're trying to say.

Well seeing as their were no major spelling mistakes it should be fine that and i feel the urge to say this your flag is the flag of gods sir thank you

Look at these sentences.

i just helped my uncle jack off a horse
a panda eats shoots and leaves
lets eat grandma

Without context, can you tell me what I'm saying?

Probably not, even though I spelled everything right.The punctuation is what helps make the string of words into a sentence.

[Dumb Ideologies]

Where talking you anyway over? I think the grammar nazis quite nice.

Now talk I like a Dutchman.

♫My old man's a Dutchman...♫

Wait, that's not how the song goes at all. Sorry for clogging up the thread.

[Darth Didacticus]

I cannot stand abbreviations.

TYVM! LOL!

In all seriousness, I really do agree with you. An occasional abbreviation is okay, in my humble opinion, but constant abbreviation simply obfuscates what would otherwise be a cogent and coherent discussion. To prove my point:


LOL! Let's order linguine! I'm hungry anyway.

[Chrinthanium]

You don't like abbreviations? Why not? They make writing easier for those of us who have, and I may be missing a few adjectives here, described as retarded children earlier on this thread. I do not have a problem with grammar nazi's, per se, but sometimes they're just rude about it. Not everyone composes at a college-level or higher.

Honestly, I am not a retarded child, but I couldn't tell you what a participle is, or what it does. I couldn't tell you what a preposition is, or what it does. Now, a conjunction, I know that. Thanks to School House Rock.

So, if peace between the grammar nazi's and those who aren't Hemmingway's should ever stand a chance of being established, then maybe the grammar nazi's should have a thread with links to help educate the masses.

YAY! I noez that I iz going 2 luv dis! WEEEEEE

[Darth Didacticus]

Well seeing as their were no major spelling mistakes it should be fine that and i feel the urge to say this your flag is the flag of gods sir thank you

Look at these sentences.

i just helped my uncle jack off a horse
a panda eats shoots and leaves
lets eat grandma

Without context, can you tell me what I'm saying?

Probably not, even though I spelled everything right.The punctuation is what helps make the string of words into a sentence.

I can tell you what you said and what you meant to say. No matter how these people try to argue, improper punctuation changes the meaning of their words.

GRAMMAR SITH UNITE!

[Shikarta]

Ah, another brilliantly enlightened thread on NSG.

[Darth Didacticus]

You don't like abbreviations? Why not? They make writing easier for those of us who have, and I may be missing a few adjectives here, described as retarded children earlier on this thread. I do not have a problem with grammar nazi's, per se, but sometimes they're just rude about it. Not everyone composes at a college-level or higher.

Honestly, I am not a retarded child, but I couldn't tell you what a participle is, or what it does. I couldn't tell you what a preposition is, or what it does. Now, a conjunction, I know that. Thanks to School House Rock.

So, if peace between the grammar nazi's and those who aren't Hemmingway's should ever stand a chance of being established, then maybe the grammar nazi's should have a thread with links to help educate the masses.

YAY! I noez that I iz going 2 luv dis! WEEEEEE

Your lack of faith in grammar is disturbing.