Rule of thumb: say every "it's" as "it is" and see if it sounds like it makes sense. If it does, use "it's;" if it doesn't, use "its."

If you get tired of all this, try a sensible language that avoids contractions. ;)

LOL! :D
You're all insane!!
Insane I tell you!!
GET AWAY FROM MY GORILLA!!

Thanks Aelia. For a moment after Ares' weird remark, I thought 10 years of being exposed to the English language were wasted on me. :D

And to Ares: [img]tongue.gif[/img]

[ 01-15-2002: Message edited by: Grojlach ]</p>

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Blind_Prophet:
No offence to anyone but are you guys all studying to be english majors. What is with all the proper english? I don't get it some say type how you speak others say use correct english. If i typed how i spoke though i feel as though lots of people would like to correct my stuff. Being corrected is annoying too, i hate it even though it needs correcting. BUT ANYWAY THIS IS THE SIG AND FOR ANYONE THAT DON'T LIKE IT OH WELL THIS IS HOW IT STAYS!!!!!!!<hr></blockquote>


Dude, RELAX!! [img]smile.gif[/img] [img]smile.gif[/img] [img]smile.gif[/img]
They were just kidding around, likely because they agreed with you that Black Dragon's admonishion was a bit over the top ;)
By pointing out the grammatical error in his own sig, they tried to show him he was nitpicking! :D

Welcome to the forums, and don't let this small misunderstanding spoil your fun! [img]graemlins/happywave.gif[/img]

Edit:
Oh and Groj dearie, LOL! Though my English is far from perfect, I have seen numerous native speakers online whose grasp of the language was even more tenuous than mine! ;) :D

[ 01-15-2002: Message edited by: Melusine ]</p>

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Melusine:


Oh and Groj dearie, LOL! Though my English is far from perfect, I have seen numerous native speakers online whose grasp of the language was even more tenuous than mine! ;) :D

<hr></blockquote>

I know... The irony is dripping all over this thread. First a guy makes a big fuss over 1 (!) small typo, while he has some grammatical errors of his own in his signature, and when I point that out, well... never mind. Let's just say this thread is silly, yet amusing. :D

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Melusine:


Edit:
Oh and Groj dearie, LOL! Though my English is far from perfect, I have seen numerous native speakers online whose grasp of the language was even more tenuous than mine! ;) :D

[ 01-15-2002: Message edited by: Melusine ]<hr></blockquote>

Just because you live in a stable it doesn't mean you are a donkey! [img]smile.gif[/img]

You can never be sure they are native speakers becasue of their location Mel.

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Donut:


Just because you live in a stable it doesn't mean you are a donkey! [img]smile.gif[/img]

You can never be sure they are native speakers becasue of their location Mel.<hr></blockquote>


I know that, Donut, but surely you will agree with me that I can be sure they are a native speaker when they tell me they are, right? [img]smile.gif[/img]
Usually though, it's not because they CANNOT write correct English, but because they're too lazy to do so, maybe I should have added that. [img]smile.gif[/img]

BTW Groj - did you get my email?

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Melusine:


BTW Groj - did you get my email?<hr></blockquote>

Oops, sorry, haven't checked in a while... :embarrassed:
But about the mail: thanks! And the delay is no problem at all, of course... [img]smile.gif[/img]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Melusine:



Dude, RELAX!! [img]smile.gif[/img] [img]smile.gif[/img] [img]smile.gif[/img]
They were just kidding around, likely because they agreed with you that Black Dragon's admonishion was a bit over the top ;)
By pointing out the grammatical error in his own sig, they tried to show him he was nitpicking! :D

Welcome to the forums, and don't let this small misunderstanding spoil your fun! [img]graemlins/happywave.gif[/img]

Edit:
Oh and Groj dearie, LOL! Though my English is far from perfect, I have seen numerous native speakers online whose grasp of the language was even more tenuous than mine! ;) :D

[ 01-15-2002: Message edited by: Melusine ]<hr></blockquote>

Thanks man i won't let it spoil my fun.

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Blind_Prophet:


Thanks man i won't let it spoil my fun.<hr></blockquote>

No problem, Blind Prophet (I really like that nick! [img]smile.gif[/img] ), except for the fact that I'm not a man [img]tongue.gif[/img] ;)

Enjoy your stay!! [img]smile.gif[/img]