Nongwahyay Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 For those amongst us with a pedantic leaning, here is an interesting link with which to bash - or pity - those writers on TV, who haven´t a clue how to use the apostrophe.............. I personally cringe when I see such mistakes..................... http://www.telegraph.co.uk/global/main.jht...MC-exp_12112008 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiang mai Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 For those amongst us with a pedantic leaning, here is an interesting link with which to bash - or pity - those writers on TV, who haven´t a clue how to use the apostrophe.............. I personally cringe when I see such mistakes..................... http://www.telegraph.co.uk/global/main.jht...MC-exp_12112008 Troll or Dick, can't decide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carib Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 No need to be insulting. It simply hasn't got anything to do with Thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dumball Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 For those amongst us with a pedantic leaning, here is an interesting link with which to bash - or pity - those writers on TV, who haven´t a clue how to use the apostrophe.............. I personally cringe when I see such mistakes..................... http://www.telegraph.co.uk/global/main.jht...MC-exp_12112008 I would suggest you stop reading TV if you cringe at such minor errors , even the pedantic amongst us make more than minor errors whilst tyeping , it is human to err . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mahtin Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 For those amongst us with a pedantic leaning, here is an interesting link with which to bash - or pity - those writers on TV, who haven´t a clue how to use the apostrophe.............. I personally cringe when I see such mistakes..................... http://www.telegraph.co.uk/global/main.jht...MC-exp_12112008 Watch out where the Huskies go And don't you eat that yellow snow.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lickey Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 OP, Other than first lanuage english contributors to TV, i havent really seen any badly formed posts, ie, lack of punctuation, perhaps you could enlighten the forum by giving names ect, im sure they would clean up there act if they were pointed out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citizen33 Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 Not really a topic for TV, but I wondered why some people are so sensitive about the OP's interest in the apostrophe. I don't suppose one would find any clue in their previous posts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Hans Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 Not really a topic for TV, but I wondered why some people are so sensitive about the OP's interest in the apostrophe. I don't suppose one would find any clue in their previous posts. Hehe. Not a topic for TV? It was on Newsnight last night! Oh, that TV... It should be banished into the bowels of hel_l. The apostrophe is merely a device for the strong to bully the weak. And why can't non Thailand topics be discussed on TV? Doesn't do any harm, does it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyBlueEyes Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 In times like this when many people in the world are worrying about war, poverty, and global recession, now you want us to worry about the apostrophe ! Geez !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suegha Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 The link seems to be saying that it doesn't matter! Or is that: The link seem's to be saying that it doesnt matter! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mossfinn Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 And why can't non Thailand topics be discussed on TV? Doesn't do any harm, does it? You, as in you, can discuss non-Thailand Topics, just head off to Forum 47. Moss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polecat Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 I think its terrible the way the apostrophe is misused. Its' not difficult and if your not prepared to use good English, its' you're mistake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beacher Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 i dont care about people not using apostrophes but what bothers me is when people just keep typing away and dont bother to use general punctuation like commas or periods they dont even bother to use a full stop to end a sentence or a capital letter to start the next one this makes trying to read these awful posts quite difficult sometimes and i for one just ignore them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misplaced Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Dint no there is so many English teacher on TVs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkkjames Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 I think its terrible the way the apostrophe is misused. Its' not difficult and if your not prepared to use good English, its' you're mistake. I know what you mean mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuky Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 (edited) There instead of their, could of been instead of could have been, I have even come across a few posters who use a comma instead on an apostrophe. It is funny how minor things can stand out so much to some. I guess we all have our little quirks. What ever floats your boat I guess. Edited November 13, 2008 by tuky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njpski Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 For those amongst us with a pedantic leaning, here is an interesting link with which to bash - or pity - those writers on TV, who haven´t a clue how to use the apostrophe.............. I personally cringe when I see such mistakes..................... http://www.telegraph.co.uk/global/main.jht...MC-exp_12112008 I would suggest you stop reading TV if you cringe at such minor errors , even the pedantic amongst us make more than minor errors whilst tyeping , it is human to err . To err is human, but to really stuff things up, you need a computer, a couple of grogs, a red mist and a bitter vetch! Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polecat Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 (edited) I think its terrible the way the apostrophe is misused. Its' not difficult and if your not prepared to use good English, its' you're mistake. I know what you mean mate. (Missed a couple ^^) For all you Facebookers out there, check out the group called: "Every time you misplace an apostrophe, God kills another kitten..." And for all you realy gud reeders out there, check this out: http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/worl...icle4602609.ece Edited November 13, 2008 by polecat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phibunmike Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 OP, Other than first lanuage english contributors to TV, i havent really seen any badly formed posts, ie, lack of punctuation, perhaps you could enlighten the forum by giving names ect, im sure they would clean up there act if they were pointed out. Your humour seems to have been missed by most Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thithi Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 jeeeess's... I's thought's I's skipped's classes's today's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chavy Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Can't say I wake up in a cold sweat worrying about this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dingdongrb Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 I blame my weak arse 'spell checker' for not catching my typing and grammar errors...... But really, I don't make any...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david08see Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 I think its terrible the way the apostrophe is misused. Its' not difficult and if your not prepared to use good English, its' you're mistake. oh such nonsense sweetpea how about non english speakers who wish to add their voice should we test them before they post? surely, so long as we can understand what they say and its of some value we can get by we should not make such a big fuss over nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenslegs Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 OP, Other than first lanuage english contributors to TV, i havent really seen any badly formed posts, ie, lack of punctuation, perhaps you could enlighten the forum by giving names ect, im sure they would clean up there act if they were pointed out. Your humour seems to have been missed by most And, the more you look the more you see. Quite clever really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thithi Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 (edited) :D Edited November 13, 2008 by thithi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Hans Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 And why can't non Thailand topics be discussed on TV? Doesn't do any harm, does it? You, as in you, can discuss non-Thailand Topics, just head off to Forum 47. Moss What is Forum 47 when it's at home? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nongwahyay Posted November 13, 2008 Author Share Posted November 13, 2008 For those amongst us with a pedantic leaning, here is an interesting link with which to bash - or pity - those writers on TV, who haven´t a clue how to use the apostrophe.............. I personally cringe when I see such mistakes..................... http://www.telegraph.co.uk/global/main.jht...MC-exp_12112008 Troll or Dick, can't decide. Why should I be a troll or a dick?????? I´ve submitted plenty of sensible postings over the last 12 months to have dispelled such assumptions - a bit insulting, don´t you think, to make such insinuations? There are plenty of people here, who are interested in the intricacies of the English language. I was simply pointing out what I consider to be an interesting newpaper article!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thithi Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 here we go~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RakJungTorlae Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 hahahaha wait ill get the pop corn!!!!!!! sorry's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wileycoyote Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 Wake me up ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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