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Did somebody say Grammar Nazi?
I take one copy!Quote:
Originally Posted by Sapphire
I like the sound of it and multiple meaning it has, also being from lower class myself I decide to freely use it regardless of what other people think of its existence and correctness.
If it has and is spoken and it is and has been written then it must be a word.
Ain't is a word, such as you're, I'll and other contractions. Whether is used in a formal or informal conversation is not relevant. Language is constantly evolving and today we are using that did not even exist 100 years ago and 100 years from now they will use words that today are not even considered.
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Originally Posted by BlueAo
I've been saying and writing the word "funtastic" since second grade.
Mirriam Webster pls.
"ain't" ain't a word. First of all, despite which one of you are right, it's a contraction, not a word. Second of all, even if you consider contractions to be words, "ain't" ain't a contraction recognized by MW or any other official English dictionaries.
Pls quit arguing about stupid things and go fix the MMR system.
I still stand by what I said. Using it as if it were formal language simply shows illiteracy. Changing it to one of the word's many formal counter-parts is still a perfectly fine correction. Thank you.Quote:
Originally Posted by BlueAo
I suppose the non-sense you would see in global is an evolution of language and is therefore acceptable, yes? Since evolution is simply successful persistence of mutation.Quote:
Originally Posted by JoanBlackfish
Shiina pls. I didn't think anyone would pick up on that.Quote:
Originally Posted by Shiina
I have Kami-sama.Quote:
Originally Posted by Shiina
Well that's just silly.Quote:
Originally Posted by BlueAo
"Ain't" is a word on the same level as "innit". If "innit" is part of your everyday vocabulary, then I'm surprised you're on a World of Warcraft forum and not on a farm.Quote:
Originally Posted by JoanBlackfish
It's mostly used for characterization or in catchphrases (think adverts or movie titles). I think it does have a place in language, but not in a formal setting.
Most linguists agree that it is improper/incorrect and saying it's on the same level as any other contraction is a bit disingenuous, because it doesn't even follow normal contraction rules - if any at all, actually.
English isn't the only language with non-words words.
I love how Americans are complaining of the word "ain't" yet they destroyed the English language themselves.
Irony.
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Originally Posted by Orija
You're comparing people like Grace and I to other imbeciles that can't speak the language properly, especially considering you constantly make grammatical errors yourself?
Irony.
I feel sorry for every American baby born today. Carrying the burden of having destroyed the English language at such a young age... I can't imagine.Quote:
Originally Posted by Orija
Your first make was posting in the English professors-only section of the forums, Blue.
I love being insulted through stereotypes and people trying to correct me when I was just trying to be silly.Quote:
Originally Posted by Orija
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Originally Posted by Mercenary
Where is Grym when you need him?
(Not trying to be rude, Orphic, just playing around. pls no hurt me :c)
I'm sorry I have a learning difficulty. I'll make sure to tell that to God when I see him. "Yo buddy, thanks for making me have a daily challenge"Quote:
Originally Posted by Shiina