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Old Thu Nov 16, 2006, 10:37am
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Originally Posted by rainmaker
AND he acknowledged both men and women as officials. I know, I know, y'all can get tired of hearing this relentless drumbeat, but then, I get tired of being ignored. It's nice to read something that includes everyone that is involved.
In the absence of Mr. Grammar, may I offer the following:
Y'all is often an individual.
All y'all is more often a group.

(Mr. Grammar prolly didn't know anyway.)

The context of your post seems to be that you are addressing the group.

Note: It is important to use the teminology which is approved for your area.
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