"Getting untracked" - Page 2

RomaGoth · 10-20-2009, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by DanGarion

True, but that's just because the book nerds don't like it. If a word becomes acceptable in normal everyday language I don't see where the problem is. There are thousands of words that have died, might as well replace those with words that people actually use...

Sorry, but I disagree with this 100%. Just because a word is used in everyday language doesn't automatically mean it is correctly used, or is even a word. Personally, I hate the use of "ain't". It just screams of someone being uneducated to me. But according to your theory, it would be ok to have it in everyday language because it is acceptable by some.

DanGarion · 10-20-2009, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by RomaGoth

Sorry, but I disagree with this 100%. Just because a word is used in everyday language doesn't automatically mean it is correctly used, or is even a word. Personally, I hate the use of "ain't". It just screams of someone being uneducated to me. But according to your theory, it would be ok to have it in everyday language because it is acceptable by some.

Yeah I guess you're right, nevermind what I said, my brain is still waking up this morning. I'd hate to see the use of the word ain't become more prevalent then it already is, but it's more of a regional thing.

Kodos · 10-20-2009, 10:43 AM

Irregardless, I hope the usage of ain't doesn't get untracked.

DanGarion · 10-20-2009, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Kodos

Irregardless, I hope the usage of ain't doesn't get untracked.

*high five!*

Logan · 10-20-2009, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by DanGarion

Yeah I guess your right, nevermind what I said, my brain is still waking up this morning. I'd hate to see the use of the word ain't become more prevalent then it already is, but it's more of a regional thing.

Should we turn this into a grammar-nitpick thread?

I got an email today from that same "irregardless" guy asking me about two options. He told me that if its the "ladder", something would need to be done. I'm not going to give him the benefit of the doubt that it was a typo.

DanGarion · 10-20-2009, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Logan

Should we turn this into a grammar-nitpick thread?

I got an email today from that same "irregardless" guy asking me about two options. He told me that if its the "ladder", something would need to be done. I'm not going to give him the benefit of the doubt that it was a typo.

FUCK... I know the correct word, it's my mind thinking faster then my typing.

DanGarion · 10-20-2009, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Logan

Should we turn this into a grammar-nitpick thread?

I got an email today from that same "irregardless" guy asking me about two options. He told me that if its the "ladder", something would need to be done. I'm not going to give him the benefit of the doubt that it was a typo.

I thought you said this guy was intelligent?

RomaGoth · 10-20-2009, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Kodos

Irregardless, I hope the usage of ain't doesn't get untracked.

It is what it is, but I could care less.

Ronnie Dobbs2 · 10-20-2009, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Kodos

Irregardless, I hope the usage of ain't doesn't get untracked.

I don't want to sound bias, but Kodos is the most dominate poster in this thread.

DanGarion · 10-20-2009, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Ronnie Dobbs2

I don't want to sound bias, but Kodos is the most dominate poster in this thread.

As long as he doesn't get offtrack.

Karlifornia · 10-20-2009, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by RomaGoth

It just screams of someone being uneducated to me.

Someone who takes such minor things and makes an instant judgement screams of neurosis and/or insecurity.

RomaGoth · 10-20-2009, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Karlifornia

Someone who takes such minor things and makes an instant judgement screams of neurosis and/or insecurity.

Each to his own. I find the use of "ain't" to be irritating. If you don't, that is fine. I don't judge you, why are you judging me?

Karlifornia · 10-20-2009, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by RomaGoth

Each to his own. I find the use of "ain't" to be irritating. If you don't, that is fine. I don't judge you, why are you judging me?

Probably because I'm awake earlier than usual and have a cold. Sorry.

DanGarion · 10-20-2009, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Karlifornia

Probably because I'm awake earlier than usual and have a cold. Sorry.

Yes us West Coasters wake up early to bitch you East Coasters out, but then we realize we were just still groggy and tired...

And just to nip this in the bud, East Coaster is anything East of CA...

RomaGoth · 10-20-2009, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Karlifornia

Probably because I'm awake earlier than usual and have a cold. Sorry.

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Originally Posted by DanGarion

Yes us West Coasters wake up early to bitch you East Coasters out, but then we realize we were just still groggy and tired...

And just to nip this in the bud, East Coaster is anything East of CA...

It's good. I lived in San Diego for nearly four years. I understand not waking up until 11:30am eastern time.

AENeuman · 10-20-2009, 02:32 PM

How can any word be "real"? Or for that matter, how can any word be un-real?

DanGarion · 10-20-2009, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by AENeuman

How can any word be "real"? Or for that matter, how can any word be un-real?

Very true. Words are what we speak regardless of them being accepted or gibberish.

RomaGoth · 10-20-2009, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by AENeuman

How can any word be "real"? Or for that matter, how can any word be un-real?

This coming from a fictitious magazine cartoon guy...

10-20-2009, 10:43 AM	#53
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	Irregardless, I hope the usage of ain't doesn't get untracked. __________________ Author of The Bill Gates Challenge, as well as other groundbreaking dynasties.

10-20-2009, 02:32 PM	#66
AENeuman College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: SF	How can any word be "real"? Or for that matter, how can any word be un-real?

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