inkman Posted March 7, 2018 Report Share Posted March 7, 2018 (edited) We used to have one or two serial offenders of this faux pas but with the influx of new posters the last couple of years its gotten out of hand. So here ya go: With than (which rhymes with can) and then (which rhymes with men ) sounding so much alike, it is easy to understand why using these words incorrectly is one of the most common grammar mistakes. Luckily, there is quick way to remember which word to use when. The word then has many uses; however, than is only used in comparisons. So if you are wondering which word to use, ask yourself if the sentence is a comparison. If yes, use than. If no, use then. https://grammarpartyblog.com/2011/07/19/than-vs-then/ Figure it out people!! Edited March 7, 2018 by inkman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfreeman Posted March 7, 2018 Report Share Posted March 7, 2018 This is a battle that can't be won. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted March 7, 2018 Report Share Posted March 7, 2018 I don't see these problems because I use the ignore feature :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted March 7, 2018 Report Share Posted March 7, 2018 Your right. But it’s tough with people, you know? Their going to do what there going to do. Ignoring the malapropisms is better then obsessing over them. You could pin this tweet, and nothing would change — than what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted March 7, 2018 Report Share Posted March 7, 2018 Your right. But it’s tough with people, you know? Their going to do what there going to do. Ignoring the malapropisms is better then obsessing over them. You could pin this tweet, and nothing would change — than what? I sea what ewe done their. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsb Posted March 7, 2018 Report Share Posted March 7, 2018 Wow, this is like trying to explain eye before EEE accept after see Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyldnwoody44 Posted March 7, 2018 Report Share Posted March 7, 2018 I'm cool with terrible Grammer, grammar, on a message board, text message, or similar.... But anything more important, nope We have professors on here, I have students and residents.... Have you seen "text talk" on your papers, etc?!?? That drives me up a wall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted March 7, 2018 Report Share Posted March 7, 2018 Ink, I’m with ya. Elementary school grammatical errors make my eyes bleed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASabreFan Posted March 7, 2018 Report Share Posted March 7, 2018 Yeah, the new posters are the worst. A longtime poster would never make a mistake like that. Absolutely priceless, as always. :angel: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GASabresIUFAN Posted March 7, 2018 Report Share Posted March 7, 2018 (edited) If we are going to send out the grammar or word choice police, how about “re-sign” vs “resign”? Maybe we should post the grammar rock videos from the 70’s Edited March 7, 2018 by GASabresIUFAN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josie Posted March 7, 2018 Report Share Posted March 7, 2018 The one that gets me is loose vs lose. All the idiot MLM sellers on my facebook, "buy my crappy lularoe and essential oils , don't loose out!" :wallbash: another one I see frequently messed up: peek vs peak. "Come get a sneak peak" Yes, those mischievous sneaky mountains... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted March 7, 2018 Report Share Posted March 7, 2018 Sneaky Mountains is the name of my Indie band Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted March 7, 2018 Report Share Posted March 7, 2018 another one I see frequently messed up: peek vs peak. "Come get a sneak peak" Yes, those mischievous sneaky mountains... That's one I struggle with personally. If I think about it I know which one is which, but when I'm typing away, I almost always type the wrong one and have to go back and check it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winston Posted March 7, 2018 Report Share Posted March 7, 2018 Sneaky Mountains is the name of my Indie band You've piqued my interest.... :flirt: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanny Posted March 7, 2018 Report Share Posted March 7, 2018 I could care less Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etiennep99 Posted March 7, 2018 Report Share Posted March 7, 2018 alot vs a lot ect vs etc. vs et cetera (and pronounced correctly as in ett-sett-air-uh not eksetra) lie vs lay (Rob Ray, are you reading this?) try and do vs. try TO do [you know, the Infinitive thingy.] Any (proper) use of a gerund these days. (Are you reading this Rob Ray?) It really annoys me how much Rob Ray rips on Dan Dunleavy . Dan, and/or the producers, should tell Rob to stuff it. [Don't anyone dox me to Rob!! I want to live beyond today.] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted March 7, 2018 Report Share Posted March 7, 2018 It really annoys me how much Rob Ray rips on Dan Dunleavy . Dan, and/or the producers, should tell Rob to stuff it. [Don't anyone dox me to Rob!! I want to live beyond today.] He rips on everybody. RJ, the guy for the other team at ice level, etc. It's part of his schtick. It's also apparent that he's pretty bad at it and his digs actually are awkward enough that he ends up being the butt of the joke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R_Dudley Posted March 7, 2018 Report Share Posted March 7, 2018 Bad boy's, grammer boy's, than whatcha gonna do when they come for u... Bad boys, grammar boys, then what are you going to do when they come for you.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabres Fan in NS Posted March 7, 2018 Report Share Posted March 7, 2018 I could care less :w00t: +++++ Hey Inky, I think you have to explain what a comparison is first, eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted March 7, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2018 Sneaky Mountains is the name of my Indie band Are all your songs about boobs? That's what comes to mind... Mine at least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabres Fan in NS Posted March 7, 2018 Report Share Posted March 7, 2018 Are all your songs about boobs? That's what comes to mind... Mine at least. Do you wanna sneak a peak? Yup, me too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted March 7, 2018 Report Share Posted March 7, 2018 Are all your songs about boobs? That's what comes to mind... Mine at least. Yes but it's extremely hard to tell because my lyrics are so cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spndnchz Posted March 7, 2018 Report Share Posted March 7, 2018 I sea what ewe done their. Seen. Not sea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted March 7, 2018 Report Share Posted March 7, 2018 Seen. Not sea! No, your right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North Buffalo Posted March 7, 2018 Report Share Posted March 7, 2018 No, your right. Classic t-minus 2 seconds till grammar police ding you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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