The Escapian pledge to better Grammar

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Simalacrum

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I usually have good grammar... Please notify me if I do have spelling mistakes in a kind manner, grammar Nazis, I am an innocent man really :p

edit: since everyone else is doing this...

I, Simalacrum, do solemnly swear that I shall make the greatest of efforts to insure that my grammar and spelling are of the finest quality, and, when not, will correct the said sentence when notified of such mistakes.
 

sky14kemea

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i agree with good grammar for reviews and opening posts, but sometimes i just dont have the patience to use perfect grammar >_> plus i use smileys a lot which breaks up the text
i guess im the only member with over 1000 posts that doesnt do the grammar nazi thing XD

Unless its really bad o_O like lolcats bad, that makes me sad.
 

johnman

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Oct 14, 2008
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I will take the time to read my posts though for spelling mistakes and ensure my I's are capitalised.
It will be harder for me to improve my grammer as i try to use as little as possible as it confuses me, all hail the comma!
 

sirdanrhodes

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I already try to keep my grammar to an acceptable standard.

Oh yeah, I want to call someone out on this. To quote 'lizards' "since i only look at the forums rarely and check my inbox less i got your messages firstly your a fucking idiot to waste my inbox with this secondly grammar can go fuck off to good bye". Oh the joys of the PM system(!)
 

JemJar

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johnman said:
I will take the time to read my posts though for spelling mistakes and ensure my I's are capitalised.
It will be harder for me to improve my grammer as i try to use as little as possible as it confuses me, all hail the comma!
You lasted about half a line. I sadly must request that you hang your head in shame. Also, please look up the spelling of "grammer" [sic].

I pledge to be nicer about slamming people for their poor grammer [sic] and spelling in the hope that by being nice I can make a difference, rather than just offending the idiots of the world.

Cheer up Johnman, you can do it! :D
 

scotth266

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Jan 10, 2009
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Ah mak miztaks wit mah speelinz and grummerz. Ah hooman. Not rubot.

Seriously. I make mistakes in my normal posts sometimes, but when it comes to something professional these days (like the reviews I enjoy writing oh so much), I run that shit through the spellchecker so much that it BLEEDS.
 

johnman

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JemJar said:
johnman said:
I will take the time to read my posts though for spelling mistakes and ensure my I's are capitalised.
It will be harder for me to improve my grammer as i try to use as little as possible as it confuses me, all hail the comma!
You lasted about half a line. I sadly must request that you hang your head in shame. Also, please look up the spelling of "grammer" [sic].

I pledge to be nicer about slamming people for their poor grammer [sic] and spelling in the hope that by being nice I can make a difference, rather than just offending the idiots of the world.

Cheer up Johnman, you can do it! :D
Where were my mistakes?
Oh well, just proof that this pledge is needed :(
 

JemJar

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johnman said:
JemJar said:
johnman said:
I will take the time to read my posts though for spelling mistakes and ensure my I's are capitalised.
It will be harder for me to improve my grammer as i try to use as little as possible as it confuses me, all hail the comma!
You lasted about half a line. I sadly must request that you hang your head in shame. Also, please look up the spelling of "grammer" [sic].

I pledge to be nicer about slamming people for their poor grammer [sic] and spelling in the hope that by being nice I can make a difference, rather than just offending the idiots of the world.

Cheer up Johnman, you can do it! :D
Where were my mistakes?
Oh well, just proof that this pledge is needed :(
 

ILPPendant

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I pledge to learn the exact purpose of the comma but also the differences between the em and en rules.

I'll also do my best to ensure my sentence construction is correct. For instance, did you know that "none" exclusively takes the singular form of a verb? i.e, it is wrong to say "None of them have what I need."

I'll also try not to get so infuriated when people put apostrophes in plurals, even if it does make them look like morons.
 

Pimppeter2

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johnman said:
JemJar said:
johnman said:
I will take the time to read my posts though for spelling mistakes and ensure my I's are capitalised.
It will be harder for me to improve my grammer as i try to use as little as possible as it confuses me, all hail the comma!
You lasted about half a line. I sadly must request that you hang your head in shame. Also, please look up the spelling of "grammer" [sic].

I pledge to be nicer about slamming people for their poor grammer [sic] and spelling in the hope that by being nice I can make a difference, rather than just offending the idiots of the world.

Cheer up Johnman, you can do it! :D
Where were my mistakes?
Oh well, just proof that this pledge is needed :(
Not grammer, grammar. I used to get them mixed up and would put -er instead. Then I crossed over a thread were someone was saying -ar not -er and ever since. BAM!!