Living My Dream 0 Posted January 18, 2010 I am a retired teacher and notice spelling and grammar more than most people. I have noticed that people on this site tend to use the spelling "loose" as a verb ie I want to loose weight. In fact, "loose" is the adjective form of the verb "lose" ie I am trying to "lose" weight. (the word "lose" shows action and is a verb) In the spelling "lose" the "s" sounds like a "z". My clothes are getting very "loose". (the word "loose" is an adjective describing the clothes) In the spelling "loose" the "s" is an "s" sound. Lynda Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TracyNYC 4 Posted January 18, 2010 THANK YOU!!! THANK YOU!!! THANK YOU!!! I am a HS English teacher and this bugs me too. I also see, "I have had a 4 pound lost", instead of "loss". My sister tells me that when I point out things like that no one wants to be my friend! LOL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Humming Bird 275 Posted January 18, 2010 I usually look past the spelling and typing errors....including my own I'm sure. After all it's not english class or a spelling bee :w00t: I like to read what people have to say even if they don't know how to spell or use proper english. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Liftingchic 0 Posted January 18, 2010 I usually look past the spelling and typing errors....including my own I'm sure.After all it's not english class or a spelling bee :drool: I like to read what people have to say even if they don't know how to spell or use proper english. I agree :w00t: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
btrieger 21 Posted January 18, 2010 It kills me and I am a high school drop-out! I try to look past it but I can't. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Northern Mist 2 Posted January 18, 2010 Not much bothers me :w00t: EXCEPT when some people add a S on the end of you = Yous AHHHH! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GraciesMom 0 Posted January 18, 2010 It was a spelling error that allowed 23-year-old Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab to board a Northwest Airlines flight on Christmas Day. The young man claimed to be an agent of al-Qaida, and attempted to blow the plane up. I'm just saying... IMHO, the worse is the "Texters", who continue their texting spelling here. U no wht I mean? (I'm not much of a "Texter" as you can see) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unaBella 0 Posted January 18, 2010 IMHO, the worse is the "Texters", who continue their texting spelling here. U no wht I mean? (I'm not much of a "Texter" as you can see) This is what bothers me the most. Drives me up a flipping wall. :w00t: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Humming Bird 275 Posted January 18, 2010 yes, butt these ppl alreedy fill bad buot bein fat. Now u want thim ta fill bads bout there beein worser spellers? O gr8! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GraciesMom 0 Posted January 18, 2010 yes, butt these ppl alreedy fill bad buot bein fat.Now u want thim ta fill bads bout there beein worser spellers? O gr8! :w00t::drool: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JennyG1971 0 Posted January 18, 2010 I call myself "THE EDITOR".... my friends all send me important documents to read over. I know that anyone can make a spelling error... but "loose" and "deit"... drive me crazy!!!! Thanks for letting me vent!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisW123 0 Posted January 18, 2010 A spelling error here and there is not a big deal! Let it go people...lets focus on what is at hand here. p.s. I'm a teacher too and not bothered at all! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GraciesMom 0 Posted January 18, 2010 A spelling error here and there is not a big deal! Let it go people...lets focus on what is at hand here. p.s. I'm a teacher too and not bothered at all! Chris, what is at hand here is what ever anyone wants to talk about. If you read the posts here you will see conversations from nipple piercing to Sarah Palin (just some posts here on top tonight) Just people with questions, issues, problems, gripes or whatever. BTW, you sooo sound like a teacher! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LollyMoe 1 Posted January 18, 2010 The more we use improper English, we eventually become use to it, and it begins to sound alright. Hang on to your education. It may become a precious commodity one of these days. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
btrieger 21 Posted January 18, 2010 Chris, what is at hand here is what ever anyone wants to talk about. If you read the posts here you will see conversations from nipple piercing to Sarah Palin (just some posts here on top tonight) And ponies, we can't forget those disgusting ponies Share this post Link to post Share on other sites