The Word "than"

Post by **Dominion** » Fri Apr 01, 2005 4:02 pm

has everyone just forgotten about the use of this word? everyone everywhere just dont use it anymore despite the incorectness of their grammar... its always "then" this and "then" that it kinda pisses me off and i dont know why... its prevalent in manga too and for some reason i cant stop focusing on the "then"/ "than" gramatical errors

ITS >THAN< GODDAMNIT

Post by **psi29a** » Fri Apr 01, 2005 5:44 pm

Not to burst your bubble or anything, but I hardly think you can rant about the "then/than" issue considering your post is horribly disjointed and lacks punctuation, capitalization of the first letter of sentences, ellipses instead of periods. I feel your pain on the grammar issue, however, typically when one rants about grammar, you try to make your post look like a professor of English has typed it. Otherwise, it won't be taken seriously.

Yes, I have noticed some grammar mistakes in manga, and in posting, I too have succumbed many times. Yet there are far more serious crimes like "for all intentional purposes" which should be "for all intents and purposes". Notice how some people use the former, they do so in attempt to sound intellectual but for people that know, it is a way to mark them as inherently stupid and not worth the time to talk to.

Post by **Eldo** » Fri Apr 01, 2005 11:04 pm

Dominion wrote:has everyone just forgotten about the use of this word? everyone everywhere just dont use it anymore despite the incorectness of their grammar... its always "then" this and "then" that it kinda pisses me off and i dont know why... its prevalent in manga too and for some reason i cant stop focusing on the "then"/ "than" gramatical errors

ITS >THAN< GODDAMNIT

Have you neglected to use Spell Check? Not to mention punctuation as well...

Sorry, but I don't take some in babble relating to English accuracy/usage from someone who cannot demonstrate the 'proper' and correct usage of the language. Your post is riddled with punctuation and spelling errors (there are several grammatical mistakes I noticed too) which doesn't really help support the point you're trying to make. I do see your point however, but I have yet to fall for the than/then trap, but it will be inevitable. It's not really a big deal. I don't see why you have to make a thread that is sorely dedicated to the proper use of the word.

Heh, I can imagine Psi thinking: USE THE SPELL CHECK DAMMIT, THAT'S WHY I PUT IT THERE IN THE FIRST PLACE!

Post by **calvin** » Sat Apr 02, 2005 2:25 am

yes! A simultaneous attack. i love it

Post by **Buzkashi** » Sat Apr 02, 2005 3:16 am

I read this thread in the morning and I just shook my head and left.

Post by **Dominion** » Sat Apr 02, 2005 4:30 am

yea its funny i know... i wasnt actually trying to invoke discussion which i wholeheartedly admit.. ill also admit to wasting your time... with that said i plead with the admins to lock this thread because i dont any real reason to keep it open... wish this site had a blog... that woulda prevented this from happening<< not to sound too preachy there.. that wasnt the intention

in any case, as i dont like to make myself seem like i am more than i already am (otherwise known as "fronting") im not gonna take the time to pinpoint silly details like spelling errors and negligable (sp) gramatical errors when my point can still be interpreted despite its disjointedness-ity... im >jsut< like that

Post by **Dominion** » Sat Apr 02, 2005 4:31 am

uh... theres an x?

Post by **psi29a** » Sat Apr 02, 2005 4:32 am

If you double post, then delete the double post.

thanks -- psi29a

*wispers* its the x in the right hand side of your post

edit: yes, there is thing to the right of the edit button with an X in it. Select that to delete the post you want deleted. You can only do this to your own posts, after all, they are yours.

Post by **Eldo** » Sat Apr 02, 2005 5:28 am

Dominion wrote:in any case, as i dont like to make myself seem like i am more than i already am (otherwise known as "fronting") im not gonna take the time to pinpoint silly details like spelling errors and negligable (sp) gramatical errors when my point can still be interpreted despite its disjointedness-ity... im >jsut< like that

Heh, what? I thought it was a bit of fun. It didn't like me much time to run through your post to check for errors anyway since spell check does it for me in under 5 seconds. Heh, don't mind me, I understand your point, but you can't preach if you ain't a believer.

I don't have any beef with you. Just saying if you want the point you're making to have impact, then type in the way that would garner proper attention and seriousness in the post. Do not contradict what you're trying to say.

No need get all anal about it, I understand your point and all. Just saying that it could have been more effective if it was typed properly. I'm not trying to start vendettas like 'Eldo's gone through my post and checked for spelling errors and he's a fucking cock brain for doing it'. Heh.

Oh, don't worry about me, I won't post here again and ruin all the discussion that's happening. Guess I'm missing out on all the important points and entertainment.

Evil Genius

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