Why is proper grammar dying on the internet?

[bgeno]

Re: Why is proper grammar dying on the internet?

Well there you go. But people seem to act like there is only one way to use semicolon that is really my whole point. The one that I had problems with is the verb and subject agreement. In fact I still have a problem with that.

In any case, it couldn't be used the way you wanted to use it... lol

What kind of problems do you have with subject/verb agreement?

[AnArtofWar]

Re: Why is proper grammar dying on the internet?

Laziness...texting going over to the internet....or maybe...

it's because you ...debate... at night! That's why the dinosaurs went extinct.

[Scottdau]

Re: Why is proper grammar dying on the internet?

In any case, it couldn't be used the way you wanted to use it... lol

What kind of problems do you have with subject/verb agreement?

I will give you that. Mostly just how to use them. We had questions with them on the test; it was pretty hard to figure out which ones were wrong and which ones were right. I think I did OK, but when I got the test back it doesn't show you what questions you got wrong. It only showed a scale score.

[Cebby]

Re: Why is proper grammar dying on the internet?

Grammar has always been terrible.

Now you just see it typed instead of hear it spoken.

[Valdarez]

Re: Why is proper grammar dying on the internet?

Reading these message boards along with others it has became painfully clear that proper English grammar is going the way of the Dodo bird. I have found this to be especially true amongst younger posters (as in born after 1990) but that is not to say it is exclusive to that generation.

So I need to ask what is so hard about speaking, or well typing in proper English when communicating with others?

Why? Due to attempts at looking kewl, expediency, and limited space (twitter).

By the way, your nick reminds me of an urban dictionary entry, though I dare imagine what yours might imply.

[Blzer]

Re: Why is proper grammar dying on the internet?

So there are 5 rules? I am sure that is more then people realized. No?

Rule #4 was the one I explained earlier.

Rule 4. Use the semicolon to separate units of a series when one or more of the units contain commas.

Example: This conference has people who have come from Boise, Idaho; Los Angeles, California; and Nashville, Tennessee.

[55]

Re: Why is proper grammar dying on the internet?

The one that pisses me off to no end is when people misspell the word definitely. People have a stupid habit of putting the letter A in there and saying definately. How can that possibly look correct? The funny thing is, if you do a search on this very forum of the incorrect spelling you will get thousands and thousands of results. Despicable.

[Scottdau]

Re: Why is proper grammar dying on the internet?

Rule #4 was the one I explained earlier.

But did everybody know there were 5 rules for using semicolons?

[Blzer]

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But did everybody know there were 5 rules for using semicolons?

Haha well I can't list all of the rules for using "whom," but I know that I use it appropriately when the time calls for choosing "who" or "whom" in a sentence.

[Scottdau]

Re: Why is proper grammar dying on the internet?

Haha well I can't list all of the rules for using "whom," but I know that I use it appropriately when the time calls for choosing "who" or "whom" in a sentence.

Then you are not a "MASTER GRAMMAR!"

[TheMatrix31]

Re: Why is proper grammar dying on the internet?

You don't need to dabble with commas and stuff if you construct your sentence with words that deliberately avoid confusion.

[Blzer]

Re: Why is proper grammar dying on the internet?

You don't need to dabble with commas and stuff if you construct your sentence with words that deliberately avoid confusion.

So, pretty much anytime someone can say "That's what she said," you should try and avoid stringing your words that way in a sentence. Got it.

Only lately, I've replaced "That's what she said" with "Story of my life." As long as people understand you're making the substitution, it makes it that much funnier.

[CMH]

Re: Why is proper grammar dying on the internet?

True, but it can be used more then you realize.

I was pointing out how your use of it was incorrect and then chose the rule that best explains how or when you'd use it to break up a sentence.

Though, like bgeno, I didn't know Rule 3. That list is interesting because if you really read each rule, there are basically only two rules. Rule 1, 2, 3 and 5 are the same thing: two sentences joined together to complete a single thought. Rule 4 is the rule about lists (that Blzer mentioned earlier).

I also don't understand why the need for a Rule 2 and Rule 3. It's the same thing. All the writer had to say is:

"It is preferable to use a semicolon before introductory words such as namely, however, therefore, that is, i.e., for example, e.g., or for instance when they introduce a complete sentence. Use a comma or semicolon when they introduce a list following a complete sentence. It is also preferable to use a comma after the introductory word."

[CMH]

Re: Why is proper grammar dying on the internet?

Then you are not a "MASTER GRAMMAR!"

I'd like to meet a MASTER GRAMMAR. Haha.

Seriously, I do. I doubt that anyone can remember every rule of the English language without some help. I always have my Elements of Style book with me when I'm writing. I would expect that an editor always has whatever book or notes he/she may need as well.

It's like Law. No lawyer knows every rule by heart. But, a good lawyer knows where to find the rule and I would expect that good writers know where to correct a potential mistake - that or they hire an editor to do it for them.

[Coach Bryant]

Re: Why is proper grammar dying on the internet?

Since this is a video game messageboard I really don't care. I post so fast I know I make errors.