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AKA · 09-06-2005, 11:53 PM

I apologize in advance. I know it's not polite to correct people's spelling and/or grammar on message boards, but this has been driving me absolutely crazy for no particularly good reason.

I've seen people include their old screen name(s) in their signatures, preceded by the word "formally." This would be fine if it was meant to signify what your formal name(s) is/are. ("Mr. Nelson, an artist formally known as Prince, is a great musician")

But unless I'm making wild assumptions, you actually want to let members know what your retired screen names were. In this case, the word you want is "formerly." (I was formerly known as Jennifer. Then I had this miraculous operation.")

Thank you.

[Ducks behind the bushes until everyone runs out of egg cartons]

Hollow · 09-06-2005, 11:56 PM

OH MY ****ING GOD. it annoys me so much when people do that.

http://www.sitcomsonline.com/boards/...d.php?t=144803

Ireneparalegal · 09-07-2005, 12:03 AM

Wanna know what annoys me: The fact that there are at least 10,000 deaths in Louisiana and people are hungry, thirsty, etc. / Spelling, grammatical errors?
Anyway...

AKA · 09-07-2005, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

Wanna know what annoys me: The fact that there are at least 10,000 deaths in Louisiana and people are hungry, thirsty, etc. / Spelling, grammatical errors?
Anyway...

Excuse me - are you insinuating that I don't care about the people in the Gulf Coast? Because if so, you're wrong. Very, very wrong.

I've spent time and energy helping to organize a benefit for Hurricane Katrina victims at work. I've donated nearly $200 of my own money. I've encouraged people to donate money. I've encouraged people to donate blood (I'd donate my own, but the Red Cross won't accept my diseased, heavily medicated blood). I've thought endlessly about these people, sad and distraught that there isn't more I can do for them. I've shed tears.

So please, don't tell me that because there is a horrible tragedy going on right now that I'm not allowed to talk about something else once in awhile.

Ireneparalegal · 09-07-2005, 12:11 AM

ARE YOU ASSUMING???? you know what they say about assuming something...

AKA · 09-07-2005, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

ARE YOU ASSUMING???? you know what they say about assuming something...

So you're saying I did read too much into your post? If so, I apologize.

Ireneparalegal · 09-07-2005, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by AKA

So you're saying I did read too much into your post? If so, I apologize.

No, no apology is necessary. You are right abt your thread, that's what these forums are all abt. I apologize for coming out the way I did. Sorry it made you think something. No hard feelings.

robyrob · 09-07-2005, 06:16 AM

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Originally Posted by safety pin

OH MY ****ING GOD. it annoys me so much when people do that.

http://www.sitcomsonline.com/boards/...d.php?t=144803

see, thats a bad example though, because John was actually wearing a cummberbund at the time.

ABlairican Pie · 09-07-2005, 08:31 AM

Theirs moor ampoartent thangs two wary a bout then tha deths an devistashun awn tha Golf Cowst. Hokum know buddy iz cunserned about the Sheron Ozboarne verses Brooce Dickansun fewed gowing awn? Thets umpoortant to. Itt herts meddle fands. Thay we're formally awn gude reelayshuns, butt our know formerly emenys.

Janice · 09-07-2005, 12:36 PM

I would like to formally announce that, although I formerly misused the two words, I've since learned the correct way.

TripperFan · 09-07-2005, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Janice

I would like to formally announce that, although I formerly misused the two words, I've since learned the correct way.

And you had better be wearing your evening gown while saying that Jan!

dawsongirl · 09-07-2005, 10:42 PM

Let me jump in with one of my own. Again, not to piss anyone off, but...there is no such word as ANYWAYS. It has no s on the end. No offense, but it pisses me off when people say that.

AKA · 09-07-2005, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by dawsongirl

Let me jump in with one of my own. Again, not to piss anyone off, but...there is no such word as ANYWAYS. It has no s on the end. No offense, but it pisses me off when people say that.

Amen to that. Call me a snob, but I have a ton of grammatical pet peeves.

Nighthawk76 · 09-07-2005, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by dawsongirl

Let me jump in with one of my own. Again, not to piss anyone off, but...there is no such word as ANYWAYS. It has no s on the end. No offense, but it pisses me off when people say that.

swedeace · 09-08-2005, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by dawsongirl

Let me jump in with one of my own. Again, not to piss anyone off, but...there is no such word as ANYWAYS. It has no s on the end. No offense, but it pisses me off when people say that.

I completely agree.... I am the same way.... I've heard people say it with an "s." Same with the word "mine." I've heard people say something like, "It's mines" OR "mine's is." There is NO need to use the contraction form; otherwise it will be redundant. Example: Mine is is.... (sic)...

09-06-2005, 11:53 PM	#1
AKA Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 17, 2001 Posts: 15,746	It's "formerly," not "formally." I apologize in advance. I know it's not polite to correct people's spelling and/or grammar on message boards, but this has been driving me absolutely crazy for no particularly good reason. I've seen people include their old screen name(s) in their signatures, preceded by the word "formally." This would be fine if it was meant to signify what your formal name(s) is/are. ("Mr. Nelson, an artist formally known as Prince, is a great musician") But unless I'm making wild assumptions, you actually want to let members know what your retired screen names were. In this case, the word you want is "formerly." (I was formerly known as Jennifer. Then I had this miraculous operation.") Thank you. [Ducks behind the bushes until everyone runs out of egg cartons]

09-07-2005, 12:03 AM	#3
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09-07-2005, 08:31 AM	#9
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09-06-2005, 11:56 PM	#2
Hollow Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Dec 16, 2001 Posts: 30,406	OH MY ****ING GOD. it annoys me so much when people do that. http://www.sitcomsonline.com/boards/...d.php?t=144803

09-07-2005, 12:11 AM	#5
Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,691	ARE YOU ASSUMING???? you know what they say about assuming something...

09-07-2005, 12:36 PM	#10
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	I would like to formally announce that, although I formerly misused the two words, I've since learned the correct way.

09-07-2005, 10:42 PM	#12
dawsongirl Member Forum Icon Join Date: Jan 04, 2001 Posts: 53,140	Let me jump in with one of my own. Again, not to piss anyone off, but...there is no such word as ANYWAYS. It has no s on the end. No offense, but it pisses me off when people say that.