[Larry_OHF]

Originally posted by Illumina Drathiran'ar: quote: Originally posted by Brayf: quote: Originally posted by Sever: a lot and alot.

Alot is definitely not a word, no matter what! [/QUOTE]Every time I read "alot" I die a little inside... [/QUOTE]Then what would you do if I wrote out the sentence,

"Alotta times, I can be found at the computer."

Alotta = 'A lot of the'

I like what Timber Loftis said. Nobody can restrict a language, though the Real Acadamia de Espanol in Spain certainly tries to. I think they are the only agency in the world that tells their people how they shoud be speaking, though it seems that the only people that care about their rules are Castillians in Spain. I have never heard any of my Hispanic friends vocalize any care for them.

Language grows and changes to fit the culture and needs of those using it.

Its a tool for expression...to get an idea across. Don't we live by enough restrictive rules in life without having to worry about this?

By the way...those of you who HAVE to obey every rule there is for perfect spelling and speaking of every word, such as "a lot"...have you ever, ever, ever gone even one mile over the speed limit in your vehicle from what's posted? If you do, then you are a rule breaker. Its more important to obey speed limits than it is to obey limits on language and grammar.