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POLL: A quick poll...

Discussion in 'Whatnots' started by Loerand, Feb 23, 2004.

  1. Loerand

    Loerand My heart holds no fear for death

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    This one is kinda easy, but I have to leave the question here since it's a bit too long for the poll-system.

    So, here it goes:
    Suppose a girlfriend or boyfriend that you were *really* into said one day, "You and me just aren't right for each other," and dumped you right there. Did you notice the poor grammar?

    Poll Information
    This poll contains 1 question(s). 36 user(s) have voted.
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    Poll Results: A quick poll... (36 votes.)

    Just answer it, be honest... (Choose 1)
    * Yes - 39% (14)
    * No - 61% (22)
     
    Loerand, Feb 23, 2004
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    Well, I´m not english and I´m pretty tired.
    But aren´t you supposed to say "You and I just aren´t right for eachother?"


    *holds thumbs*
     
    Duke Eltan, Feb 23, 2004
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  3. Loerand

    Loerand My heart holds no fear for death

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    I'm not completely sure what's wrong either, but I think it is what you mentioned. Anyways, that's not the point :) . I'm not English either(actually I'm from Norway :) ), so I voted "no".
     
    Loerand, Feb 23, 2004
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    Well, even though English is my first language, I think I would be a little to preoccupied to pick up on it.
     
    Jaguar, Feb 24, 2004
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    Well then Daephon, let´s go to sleep it´s getting late :)
    And maybe some of our english-speaking friends have the answer for us in the morning.
     
    Duke Eltan, Feb 24, 2004
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  6. Splunge

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    Duke Eltan is correct - it's "you and I". But in a situation like that, who cares?

    And what exactly is the point of this poll? :confused:
     
    Splunge, Feb 24, 2004
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    I think to determine who here is a grammar nit-picker.

    Since I am not a grammar nit-picker I selected the 'no'.
     
    fade, Feb 24, 2004
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    Yeah, I noticed it then but considering my present situation, I would probably be too busy cheering if she said it to me.
     
    Aldazar, Feb 24, 2004
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  9. Harbourboy

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    "I" is the first person singular personal pronoun you use when you are the SUBJECT of the sentence, i.e. the person is who is doing the main verb of the phrase. "Me" is the first person singular personal pronoun you use when you are the OBJECT of the sentence, i.e. the person who is having the verb of the sentence done to them.

    Hence:

    I give you a present (because "I" am doing the giving)

    You give a present to me. (because "me" is not doing the giving, you are)

    It's really not that complicated. Don't they teach this at school anymore?
     
    Harbourboy, Feb 24, 2004
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    If I noticed every error like that said, I'd have paid attention to more of those errors than there is any point in doing.
     
    Aikanaro, Feb 24, 2004
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    @Harbourboy > I think they do, but I haven´t read english in like 6 years or something ;)

    I dont think about it much when reading regular posts though...


    [Edit]

    Ohh, I almost forgot to celebrate that I was right!

    *Wohoo!!* :D
     
    Duke Eltan, Feb 24, 2004
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  12. Harbourboy

    Harbourboy Take thy form from off my door! Veteran Pillars of Eternity SP Immortalizer (for helping immortalize Sorcerer's Place in the game!)

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    Duke - your written English is significantly better than many people I know who learned English as their first language.
     
    Harbourboy, Feb 24, 2004
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  13. Aldeth the Foppish Idiot

    Aldeth the Foppish Idiot Armed with My Mallet O' Thinking Veteran

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    Well, I didn't notice it while reading it - but as soon as you asked, I knew what was grammatically wrong with the sentence.
     
    Aldeth the Foppish Idiot, Feb 24, 2004
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    No, but I'm not ashamed, since the majority said the same...

    ... and I have an A in english... :shame:
     
    Vyndin Source, Mar 9, 2004
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  15. Shell

    Shell Awww, come and give me a big hug!

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    I know you're not supposed to do one-word replies, but


    Eh? :confused:
     
    Shell, Mar 10, 2004
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    [​IMG] Wasn't this posted not to long ago?

    Here's one error:

    The correct word is "who"
     
    Blackhawk, Mar 10, 2004
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    joacqin Confused Jerk Adored Veteran Pillars of Eternity SP Immortalizer (for helping immortalize Sorcerer's Place in the game!)

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    Not really Blackhawk, "that" is a correct if informal replacement for both "who" and "which".
     
    joacqin, Mar 10, 2004
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    And don't discriminate Blackhawk! Someone could be really attracted to a... a horse or a... a boat!

    As asked before... what is the point of this poll?

    Frankly I don't think there is anything wrong with it. There are times when I and me are completely acceptable: "It's just you and me/I".

    Oh, and a new question for the poll. Who really cares?
     
    Abomination, Mar 10, 2004
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    No, because if it was spoken that would be how it would be said. Written, I'd notice it. But I don't need to worry, because my WIFE and I don't normally speak English together anyway...
     
    Khazraj, Mar 11, 2004
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