its functionally identical since we all know what he meant, spelling “rules” were pulled out of a hat and artificially applied late to an already existent language because people were tired of spelling phonetically and have near as many holes and exceptions as words that conform. …and then some daffy queen sprinkled random frenchisms in while linguists were butchering intuitive words twisting them to show greek roots they never actually *had* while dutch made printing presses saw entire letters removed from our alphabet.
not even like dictionaries all agreed at first either. internationally they still don’t(unless you count “we agree to disagree with those fools across the pond” or “i’ve seen it both ways”)
“Functionally identical” since you know what he meant?
Sorry, but “could of” is NOT “could have”, nor is “their” the same as “they’re”, etc.
So this “functionally identical” thing is bunk, and not an excuse for bad spelling, to keep things polite.
If one knows the difference but chooses to butcher the spelling anyway, no leniency is to be applied.
Rules were made for a reason. Stick to it.
Errors, when grossly repeated, just make one appear like an undereducated boor AND, every once in a while, make correct understanding difficult, at the very least.
All I will say is this: The purpose of all writing is communication. Everyone reading that post knows exactly what he meant. So mission accomplished. Who cares about anything else on a comments board? If he were writing a thesis on the subject (which would be quite an interesting subject), then maybe there would be a reason to worry about the grammar.
Grammar never entered into it; it was the diction, the use of a word that means something different than what the word that should’ve been used there means.
If you feel like presenting yourself as quasi-literate and linguistically incompetent, by all means feel free to use whatever word you want in place of the one that means what you mean. The purpose of writing *is* communication, and most of us like to communicate that that this description *doesn’t* apply to us.
Just because one is not writing a thesis on the subject doesn’t make it ok to butcher grammar, does it?
Now, to be fair, it was just one mistake. It could have been much worse.
So no need to shame the person who wrote the comment with the error.
We all make mistakes here and there, after all, don’t we?
And yet, as we know, he is not. I’m still waiting to see what, precisely, the interplay is between these being’s existence in Arkerra and the control their PC counterparts exert.
“gryphons. all of it, gryphons.”
“i like it? i like it.”
“yea! it works with everything! need a place to sleep? gryphonbed.”
“uh, place to sit? gryphonchair?”
“Yea! you got it! place to eat? gryphontable. place to wash up? gryphonsink with a gryphonfaucet. it works with everything! big fancy entrance to your wizards’ guild hq? gryphondoor!”
“umm….”
“ok, maybe not EVERYTHING.”
The difference between kinky & perverted for a Druid is, when you use a feather it’s kinky, but it’s perverted when you use the whole bird, still alive.
I guess we’ve skipped the moment E-Merl found out….
No, E-Merl is watching from inside the closet.
Everyone knows but E-Merl. They’re waiting for the right moment to tell him but the moments only get worse.
To quote a (very strange) boss of mine who sometimes said wise things “Bad news does not get better with time”
Was that what he said when he fired you?
Yea, bosses suck like that :/
The’re going to throw him a surprise ‘Rachel’s Dead!’ party. Banner, noisemakers, paper hats, the works.
I think they should let Frigg tell him. “Rach is dead. I did it with the robot. Y’interested? Buuuuurrrrrpp.”
Frigg is still wearing Rachel’s veil so E-Merl hasn’t noticed she’s missing yet.
Haaaa! Terrible!
Sex was different tonight, because they did it in the butt.
But(t) who’s?
Well, Fr’Nj’s a Wood elf.
Who’s the one that taught you to use “who’s” when you mean “whose”?
its functionally identical since we all know what he meant, spelling “rules” were pulled out of a hat and artificially applied late to an already existent language because people were tired of spelling phonetically and have near as many holes and exceptions as words that conform. …and then some daffy queen sprinkled random frenchisms in while linguists were butchering intuitive words twisting them to show greek roots they never actually *had* while dutch made printing presses saw entire letters removed from our alphabet.
not even like dictionaries all agreed at first either. internationally they still don’t(unless you count “we agree to disagree with those fools across the pond” or “i’ve seen it both ways”)
Who’s = who is.
Yeah, the there/there split might be arbitrary, but they’re is a contraction, which is its own thing.
That said, jumping down someone’s throat for misusing a word on a comment board is kinda annoying.
Perhaps, but being a little annoying is worth helping people to get it right next time.
“Functionally identical” since you know what he meant?
Sorry, but “could of” is NOT “could have”, nor is “their” the same as “they’re”, etc.
So this “functionally identical” thing is bunk, and not an excuse for bad spelling, to keep things polite.
If one knows the difference but chooses to butcher the spelling anyway, no leniency is to be applied.
Rules were made for a reason. Stick to it.
Errors, when grossly repeated, just make one appear like an undereducated boor AND, every once in a while, make correct understanding difficult, at the very least.
All I will say is this: The purpose of all writing is communication. Everyone reading that post knows exactly what he meant. So mission accomplished. Who cares about anything else on a comments board? If he were writing a thesis on the subject (which would be quite an interesting subject), then maybe there would be a reason to worry about the grammar.
Grammar never entered into it; it was the diction, the use of a word that means something different than what the word that should’ve been used there means.
If you feel like presenting yourself as quasi-literate and linguistically incompetent, by all means feel free to use whatever word you want in place of the one that means what you mean. The purpose of writing *is* communication, and most of us like to communicate that that this description *doesn’t* apply to us.
Well, there’s yer problem. The commenter probably went to grammar school, but not diction school. ;D
Just because one is not writing a thesis on the subject doesn’t make it ok to butcher grammar, does it?
Now, to be fair, it was just one mistake. It could have been much worse.
So no need to shame the person who wrote the comment with the error.
We all make mistakes here and there, after all, don’t we?
My headcanon is that it ended with Fr’Nj happily declaring “The Aristocrats!” and doing jazz hands. Scipio raised a single eyebrow.
Oh yeah, I’m unhappy Fr’Nj now.
Say little, mean a lot. Scip is cool.
And yet, Fr’Nj’s face shows he didn’t quite say the right thing this time.
I think her face reflects he said the perfect thing that she didn’t expect. It looks like a surprised expression, not disappointed.
YMMV, of course.
I think it could be either response – we’ll find out tomorrow :-)
Could be she’s reacting to whatever is happening with Byron, Gravedust, and Syr’nj. She is tied to the energies of life, after all.
It’s unlikely given the setup to this scene, I think, but still possible.
She’s thinking they probably shouldn’t have done it, ten beds down from Byron. The reincarnation ritual is kinda spoiling the mood. xp ;)
That is just so damn smooth.
Scipio is the man; definitely one of my favorite characters.
And yet, as we know, he is not. I’m still waiting to see what, precisely, the interplay is between these being’s existence in Arkerra and the control their PC counterparts exert.
I stand by my statement. Scipio is still THE man. Kaye is herself back in sepia world. Doesn’t change who Scipio is in the REAL world.
Funny. He said four words in the last panel, but all he meant was “No.”
He actually said “No, but…”
I aspire to be a man like Scipio. Little words, big meaning.
Scipio Scorpion. King of the smooth-talkin’ big daddies.
Nice expression of smug self-satisfaction at praising yourself there, Scipio…
;)
I just realized – Scipio probably had to get used to waking up next to a small, newly-grown forest.
Fr’Nj needs to shave daily.
Mow.
As they say, “The grass is always greener with the dealer on the next block over”…Or something like that.
Best Vines 2015 – the latest wood elf erotica collection. Gets you off in 6 seconds or less.
Is that the Hard Wood or Soft Wood version?
I love that all the furniture has claw feet. It’s like having a bunch of wooden panthers to roam the fresh-grown jungle!
John has elected to base Sky Elf design philosophies largely on Gryphons.
I am way OK with this.
“gryphons. all of it, gryphons.”
“i like it? i like it.”
“yea! it works with everything! need a place to sleep? gryphonbed.”
“uh, place to sit? gryphonchair?”
“Yea! you got it! place to eat? gryphontable. place to wash up? gryphonsink with a gryphonfaucet. it works with everything! big fancy entrance to your wizards’ guild hq? gryphondoor!”
“umm….”
“ok, maybe not EVERYTHING.”
ha ha, nice. did not see that coming.
Just hope Bragg doesn’t eat the Sky Elf nation.
That was worth not only a +1 Internet, it’s worth the whole thing.
Careful Scipio I think I’ve heard about these wood elf females somewhere before I think it was…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LkoyTCuZqlo&feature=youtu.be&t=48
Talk about getting the 7-year itch…
This kinda gets a whole new layer once you remember who Scipio’s player is.
Look, I’m a butch dyke and I almost always play as a male. Leave people space to play out their gender issues/fantasies.
wow, that is one creepy gravatar, and not the one I had yesterday.
I find it difficult to read your comment when my eyes are simultaneously trying to slide towards and run away from your avatar… (°_o)
Hmm. Wonder if the druid version of kink subs in vines for the usual ropes?
The difference between kinky & perverted for a Druid is, when you use a feather it’s kinky, but it’s perverted when you use the whole bird, still alive.
Scippio may just be the ultimate dude ever. Says exactly the right thing and doesn’t go into overmuch detail.