tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16656616.post6258695442237956851..comments2023-11-02T03:11:05.324-05:00Comments on OverGround: Okay, Grammar Ranger!beckihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16924185688569357664noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16656616.post-20886787377712920242009-07-01T14:32:07.327-05:002009-07-01T14:32:07.327-05:00well, i think she's right about this: 'We ...well, i think she's right about this: 'We should judge people by their ideas, their creativity, their enthusiasm...'<br /><br />i think there are certain contexts in which it's perfectly ok to judge someone on their grammar, though.<br /><br />that said, she says nothing about how just-plain-annoying it can be to see affect/effect, or its/it's, mis-used... but, then again, it's probably annoying because i'm being a snob... oopsjbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02459485935972112603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16656616.post-26839521274101380662009-06-21T01:27:17.119-05:002009-06-21T01:27:17.119-05:00While reading the original post and subsequent res...While reading the original post and subsequent responses I did notice several punctuation errors. <br /><br />Am I a snob?Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04796171720630407053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16656616.post-26360159744212575602009-06-19T11:28:47.708-05:002009-06-19T11:28:47.708-05:00looks like i agree with most of your other peeps o...looks like i agree with most of your other peeps on this one. if someone has poor grammer (ie. using "loose" when they really mean "lose") i tend to assume they aren't very educated. it's involuntary on my part, but i mean, come on - it's not THAT hard to get it right! right?<br /><br />ps. in my judgemental-ness, i will admit that i struggle with the "its" - it's vs its... i never get that right. <br /><br />pps. and while we are on confessions, this is more punctuation related - but I DO tend to "over elipse". I'm just sayin...we all have faults. :)LIZZYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15364254075029584110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16656616.post-1194145258356143392009-06-18T12:35:25.410-05:002009-06-18T12:35:25.410-05:00I just went back and re-read the org. blog and the...I just went back and re-read the org. blog and the 1st comment on the page rings true. She is equating a Style Guide for Grammar. As an English Major (and teacher) we never touch the Style Guide--that is in the world of journalism. While related to the rules of grammar, they are not interchangable. Her definition is wrong, making the whole article void, No? Grammar says soooooo much about who you are and how people perceive you. I'm going to agree with the rest of your friends that the org. author is CRAZY. (& not in the "Keep Austin Weird" way.)Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14450065429094334206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16656616.post-83387541808171132032009-06-18T10:55:52.886-05:002009-06-18T10:55:52.886-05:00What a idiot. She don't know nothing.What a idiot. She don't know nothing.brownbird brownbirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09649103695531780686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16656616.post-56802803522471446182009-06-18T08:49:40.658-05:002009-06-18T08:49:40.658-05:00Woohoo! I now feel emboldened to continue judging...Woohoo! I now feel emboldened to continue judging people (however silently) about their improper use of grammer! Thanks gang!beckihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16924185688569357664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16656616.post-64604883440898624572009-06-17T22:29:25.392-05:002009-06-17T22:29:25.392-05:00I agree with everyone. The article is crap. Prop...I agree with everyone. The article is crap. Proper grammar for internet-ing can be achieved with a fourth grade education, so it has nothing to do with education level, as most people have a fourth grade education.Anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14088700150711209271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16656616.post-41268885018042784282009-06-17T20:07:02.549-05:002009-06-17T20:07:02.549-05:00Hahahahaha! I love this so much because I am the ...Hahahahaha! I love this so much because I am the original Judgy McJudgerson when it comes to grammar and spelling. I want to communicate as precisely as I possibly can so grammar and spelling are important! This blog makes me feel better because sometimes when I find bad grammar and misspelled words in places like, oh I don't know, NEWSPAPERS and MAGAZINES I feel so alone!<br /><br />LOL, the word verification is unsin!Lollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10063568163667161224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16656616.post-17757560945800193682009-06-17T18:36:40.402-05:002009-06-17T18:36:40.402-05:00oh my dear lord in heaven! it's important! tho...oh my dear lord in heaven! it's important! though capitalization is not! ha!kerrihttp://www.allveryimportant.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16656616.post-56081026214896475962009-06-17T17:37:12.788-05:002009-06-17T17:37:12.788-05:00Ok, I think that everything she said is just a big...Ok, I think that everything she said is just a big bunch of BS. Grammar is extrememly important. That is the problem with this world, we have gotten lazy. It is easier to not have to learn when to use affect or effect, their or there. <br /><br />I don't think it is being snobbish at all to judge someone by their grammar. And it has nothing to do with well educated you are. I never went to college and I can speak good!!!! :PRianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18274141696317556026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16656616.post-10751809183932470862009-06-17T17:01:42.501-05:002009-06-17T17:01:42.501-05:00I disagree with this person. It has nothing to do ...I disagree with this person. It has nothing to do with how well educated you were/are or that you’re a snob. <br /><br />Good grammar has to do with the fact that when you use poor grammar, you more than likely are changing the meaning of your sentence. Proper grammar means that you are being clear and concise with your message, instead of muddled and potentially off-topic. <br /><br />Be an advocate for to-the-point, concise meaning to your content!!!<br /><br />And then shameless plug. Visit outofcontrolfatroll.com! Hahaha.Jennihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13207715170282216814noreply@blogger.com