narcimund 0 #1 March 26, 2003 I'd just like to say the apostrophe problem has gotten MUCH better around here recently. Congrats everyone! First Class Citizen Twice Over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skyrad 0 #2 March 26, 2003 yea well we've been working on that one. When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy. Lucius Annaeus Seneca Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveMonkey 0 #3 March 26, 2003 The there, they're, and their problem still persists though ____________________ Say no to subliminal messages Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zenister 0 #4 March 26, 2003 eh? did you get a new CD? thats my favorite Zappa album ____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muenkel 0 #5 March 26, 2003 Also, the spelling of Congratulations has also improved. Mama threatened us all.Chris _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyIvan 0 #6 March 26, 2003 So, what you're saying is that everyone's using 'em correctly? That's just awesome __________________________________________ Blue Skies and May the Force be with you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #7 March 26, 2003 Next the "its" and "it's" debate...--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
narcimund 0 #8 March 26, 2003 Quote eh? did you get a new CD? thats my favorite Zappa album I got Apostrophe and Overnight Sensation as a dual album about 10 years ago. First Class Citizen Twice Over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhillyKev 0 #9 March 26, 2003 QuoteYou're an asshole You're an asshole That's right You're an asshole You're an asshole Yes Yes ***Not a personal attack....song lyrics. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #10 March 26, 2003 Quote Also, the spelling of Congratulations has also improved. Mama threatened us all. I also noticed that, Chris! Ok, you guys, so how about working on the correct usage of your and you're now. Don't make me come after you! She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muenkel 0 #11 March 26, 2003 Quote Don't make me come after you! Are you lobbing another one of your duds, or do you mean it?Chris _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #12 March 26, 2003 Quote Are you lobbing another one of your duds, or do you mean it? Oh, c'mon, you're supposed to be afraid of me when I say that! I can be mean, really I can! She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nacmacfeegle 0 #13 March 26, 2003 I just had a really strange vision of The Four Horsemen of the Apostrophe, riding out as the world comes to an end.......It's been one of those days..Cya. -------------------- He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me. Thomas Jefferson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jceman 1 #14 March 26, 2003 Quote I just had a really strange vision of The Four Horsemen of the Apostrophe, riding out as the world comes to an end.......It's been one of those days..Cya. Dang, that just conjured up visions of The Four Whoresmen Of The Apocalypso! (Picture the Lippenzaner Stallions and their riders decked out in Caribbean garb...) Really, the '60s and '70s didn't cause me any dain bramage, I've always been this wired, er, ah, umm, weird. Faster horses, younger women, older whiskey, more money. Why do they call it "Tourist Season" if we can't shoot them? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keith 0 #15 March 26, 2003 As does the 'your' & 'you're' problem Keith Don't Fuck with me Keith - J. Mandeville Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #16 March 26, 2003 Quote As does the 'your' & 'you're' problem Hey, great minds think alike! She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,583 #17 March 26, 2003 Quote Next the "its" and "it's" debate... Ummm -- Dave? It's not supposed to be a debate. There's a right answer Wendy W.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) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #18 March 26, 2003 So, would apostrophe nazi be hyphenated?quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #19 March 26, 2003 QuoteThere's a right answer I know there is; however, a lot of other people don't.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rebecca 0 #20 March 26, 2003 I think so, since "apostrophe" modifies "Nazi" - can't remember the technical term for it - Jess? edit: Doh! spelling... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
indyz 1 #21 March 26, 2003 QuoteI'd just like to say the apostrophe problem has gotten MUCH better around here recently. Congrats everyone! I know! I haven't had to break put "Bob's Quick Guide to the Apostrophe, You Idiots" in a long time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,583 #22 March 26, 2003 QuoteI know there is I figured you did. It's why I put the winkie on there. WendyThere 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) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #23 March 26, 2003 I knew you knew I knew, I just needed to post-whore...--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #24 March 26, 2003 QuoteI'd just like to say the apostrophe problem has gotten MUCH better around here recently. Congrats everyone! Eye/I do Knot/not know/no what/watt you're/your talking aboutMy photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aero04 0 #25 March 26, 2003 QuoteNext the "its" and "it's" debate... Don't forget about the to, too and two. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites