2 Different Rules Questions

[tref]

Originally Posted by fiasco

And I would argue that there is a time, a place and away to correct people.

Hey fiasco, there is a space between a & way!! j/k

I feel the same way about grammar on the internet as I do about being a fashion police

[fiasco]

Originally Posted by tref

I feel the same way about grammar on the internet as I do about being a fashion police

thank You; that wuz a point i mean't to briing up butt forget too.

[bainsey]

Originally Posted by tref

I feel the same way about grammar on the internet as I do about being a fashion police

Nah, two different animals.

Like it or not, and regardless of whether people will admit it, you're judged on the words you use and the way you portray yourself, even online. That's why I'm a stickler to grammar in all mediums.

Fashion police? That comes down to whether the people who hired you care or not.

[fiasco]

Originally Posted by bainsey

That's why I'm a stickler to grammar in all mediums media.

Exactly how much of a stickler are you?

[fiasco]

Originally Posted by bainsey

Like it or not, and regardless of whether people will admit it, you're judged on the words you use and the way you portray yourself, even online. That's why I'm a stickler to grammar in all mediums.

While this is true, people often go overboard in terms of judging others when it comes to making sweeping generalizations about a person based solely on their grammar.

For example, I really get a kick when people I've worked with will throw out someone's resume just because there's a typo or two. Yes, let's completely disregard someone's entire work history and accomplishments because they made a grammatical mistake on a piece of paper. That's great management right there.

Likewise, I think it's pretty foolish to judge an official's ability on the court in large measure by their ability to string words together on a keyboard. It's just looking for nits to pick just to pick nits, for the most part.

[bainsey]

Originally Posted by fiasco

For example, I really get a kick when people I've worked with will throw out someone's resume just because there's a typo or two. Yes, let's completely disregard someone's entire work history and accomplishments because they made a grammatical mistake on a piece of paper.

Then check, check, and recheck before putting yourself out there. If you're looking to sell a product, make sure that product is shined up nicely for presentation.

By the way, none of this has anything to with our abilities on the court. This only has to do with our abilities here.

And you could say I'm a pretty good stickler, like not altering one's quote. Besides, "mediums" and "media" are both acceptable.

[fiasco]

Originally Posted by bainsey

And you could say I'm a pretty good stickler, like not altering one's quote. Besides, "mediums" and "media" are both acceptable.

Dictionary.com? That's the grammar equivalent of Wikipedia, just FYI, as long as we're picking nits about grammar.

It's a bit more complicated than just saying both are acceptable. It depends on how the word is being used.

If you consult Merriam Webster, the accepted plural form of medium when you're talking about conveyance of information is media.

"Mediums" is reserved for "material or technical means of artistic expression."

[Adam]

Originally Posted by bainsey

And you could say I'm a pretty good stickler, like not altering one's quote. Besides, "mediums" and "media" are both acceptable.

I've done it before, and I'll do it again. But hey, everyone needs a quixotic quest.

[bainsey]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

But hey, everyone needs a quixotic quest.

Thanks, Snaqs. Now I can't get "Impossible Dream" out of my head!

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

The phrase "must (should / would / could) OF" as a replacement for "must've" really chaps me...

You're not alone, sir. All you can do is call people on it.

Just like what we do, though, sometimes, there's backlash when we blow the whistle.

[fiasco]

Originally Posted by bainsey

Thanks, Snaqs. Now I can't get "Impossible Dream" out of my head!


You're not alone, sir. All you can do is call people on it.

Just like what we do, though, sometimes, there's backlash when we blow the whistle.

Maybe you guys should go start your own grammar forum.