2 Different Rules Questions

[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.

[JRutledge]

I have an idea. Maybe we should all stop worrying about Grammar the same way people worry too much about how someone said something.

Fisaco you spend a lot of time here trying to tell others how to talk to others. If you do not like what someone has to say, do not read it or respond to it. It is really easy, I do it almost every day here (I have to or I would get mad all the time). If you are going to call out Bob for his comment about Grammar, then someone needs to call you out about worrying about how others say things here.

Now is someone going to answer the man's question or we just going to debate something that really does not matter at this point?

Peace

[Adam]

Bob answered the question immediately.

[fiasco]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

Now is someone going to answer the man's question or we just going to debate something that really does not matter at this point?

Peace

Given the way things usually work around here, I'm going to guess we'll all continue doing the latter.

If you do not like what someone has to say, do not read it or respond to it. It is really easy, I do it almost every day here

So, is this kind of one of those "do what I say, not what I do" kind of things?

[Camron Rust]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

Now is someone going to answer the man's question or we just going to debate something that really does not matter at this point?

Peace

Wasn't it answered in post #2.