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THE APOSTROPHE IS DEAD  

spunkycumfun 63H/69F
29533 messages
12/11/2021 10h27
THE APOSTROPHE IS DEAD





It is now official; the apostrophe is dead. This site no longer recognises the humble apostrophe. Not only does it steal little words, the site now translates the apostrophe into gibberish. Here is an example:

It’s so cold that I can’t feel my hands’ fingers, but I’ll continue to type out this evening’s post. This site won’t update its’ codes meaning that its’ members can’t read what I’m writing about. It’s a shame … or perhaps it’s a blessing!

In 2001, the Apostrophe Protection Society was founded with "the specific aim of preserving the correct use of this currently much abused punctuation mark". However, in December 2019 its founder, John Richards, disbanded the Apostrophe Protection Society because no one seemed to care about the punctuation mark.

In Bristol, an English city, there is a grammar vigilante who secretly adds an apostrophe to street and shop signs where an apostrophe has been omitted. He is the equivalent to Banksy but in the world of grammar. Strangely it is believed that Banksy is from Bristol; perhaps Banksy is also this grammarian guerrilla as well as the renowned street artist!


Do you use apostrophes correctly?
How good is your grammar?
Are you a grammarhead?


I am a proud grammarhead; in my job I had to be correct in my grammar. And, just as my academic colleagues picked up on any of my grammatical errors, I took delight in correcting any grammatical mistakes made by my students.

It is not easy to explain how an apostrophe should be used without using an apostrophe in action, but I am going to have to try. The use of an apostrophe is quite simple. There are two main uses of an apostrophe. First, an apostrophe is used to denote there is a missing letter when writing a word. Second, an apostrophe denotes the possessive case of a noun; in other words, it indicates that something or someone belongs to something or someone.

Inside are some examples of the uses of an apostrophe; the site only mangles apostrophes used in posts not in comments on posts!






spunkycumfun 63H/69F
41171 messages
12/11/2021 10h27

It’s is not the same as its’.
It’s means it is. The apostrophe denotes that there is a missing letter in conflating two words, other examples include can’t, don’t and shouldn’t.
Its’, often written as its, means that it possesses something or someone. Other examples of this use of the apostrophe are a company’s customers, a government’s policies and a man’s cock.
A very common mistake in using apostrophes is when people use them to denote a plural of something. Plural nouns never have apostrophes with the exception of a few cases, eg minding your p’s and q’s.


HAMONMAN 64H
13128 messages
12/11/2021 10h36


Talk like that sets my octothorpe a'tremblin'.


Tmptrzz 61F  
107039 messages
12/11/2021 10h44

You know I do use apostrophes the way they are supposed to be used. That is not the only thing that seems to be dead on the site. Also the letters N, O, T. and certain numbers as well like THREE. I have recently had to go back in to my blogs, and comments and fix them.

I just wish the site would fix all the glitches once and for all as it would make the site more fun and the bloggers would blog more.

Do you use apostrophes correctly? Yes I do

How good is your grammar? I always got straight A's in English.

Are you a grammarhead? I don't know about grammar head, but I do know how to

use my grammar well.

This was a great read today, and I hope your Friday is a great start to your weekend..

Seduce the mind and see what a wonderful adventure the body will take you on..


justskin1 72H
13175 messages
12/11/2021 11h20

Irritates the hell out of me that such a basic bit of punctuation as an apostrophe cannot be used here. Then what do expect of phone users. Some cannot be bothered to use any punctuation or even capital letters. Lazy Ignorant Git is the term that comes to mind.

If you see me in the real world, come say "Hi Justskin."

I always behave. Preferably not well.


smartasswoman 66F  
35813 messages
12/11/2021 11h31

Another use for it is as a single quote mark, which I tend to do when informally writing what someone else said. I suspect that kind of usage is only truly correct when it happens inside of double quotation marks. Perhaps this new glitch will break that bad habit on my part.


staci_19702 53T
3767 messages
12/11/2021 12h09

I’m from Texas. My grasp of the English language is amazing. My use is horrifying.

Have a great day! 💋
Staci


scoupe42 60H

12/11/2021 12h25

Good blog! Many people use slang, and use emojis, technology make stuff so easy for people, it's cause many of not to know the proper wordings.


lonlyforlove2 81H  
32704 messages
12/11/2021 13h21

Do you use apostrophes correctly?..... Only by accident!!!

How good is your grammar? Up to 3rd grade and then 2 more of same.. 21 Years old when I finished middle school.....

Are you a grammarhead? No,I am bald, I did have blond locks but in time they went..

I noticed this on some profiles, I think it is not all site inclusive YET... it's not good to mess with grammar, we have enough problems already!!!

Stop by at lonlyforlove2
also see Lunch with Lonly , we get snow tomorrow
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also, " My Sunday afternoon with the kids'


Paulxx001 67H
22642 messages
12/11/2021 13h24

That's not the only thing broken; the 'em dash' — is busted as well. Bugs, bugs and MORE bugs. 🐛 🕸 🦟🕷️🪲🐝

My grammar is pretty good, but I can always use a sexy editor to check my work; I've placed an ad. 😶❗❗


superbjversion2 69F  
24388 messages
12/11/2021 13h46

The apostrophe is alive and well on my blog. I think the site picks on me last.

I have a pin on my purse that says, "I am silently judging your grammar." I think that answers your questions.

Opportunity may knock only once, but temptation bangs on the door forever!


Apollo602021 63H

12/11/2021 14h10

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MyBaffies 54H
4983 messages
12/11/2021 14h28

As someone who had an English teacher for a mother, I try to get my apostrophes correct although sometimes I do struggle.

David Mitchell had a great rant on QI over the public's use of apostrophes especially when advertising - he thinks the printing companies know the correct use but they just make whatever the customer wanted knowing they'll get repeat business when someone points out the mistake.

Do other languages use the apostrophe as much as it is found in English? I know the French use it (in c'est for example), but is it as prevalent in German, Italian as it is in English?

Baffies

Link to my blog: MyBaffies


lukeaskewedx2 64H
254 messages
12/11/2021 14h31

I'm amazed you're surprised by this.

I reckon so


redrockrascal 65H
23580 messages
12/11/2021 15h26

Do you use apostrophes correctly? ' Im not sure '

How good is your grammar? Mines aint bad

Are you a grammarhead? My job requires it's

When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro.

The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.


lok4fun500 H
51906 messages
12/11/2021 21h23

This site is so fucked up!


PonyGirl1965 58F
22090 messages
12/11/2021 23h22

I was tight with grammar and punctuation years ago. I have greatly relaxed now. I just don't sweat the small stuff. I can still pull out the uptight to write reports when needed


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45821 messages
13/11/2021 5h09

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BeccaLuvs 61F
20895 messages
13/11/2021 9h32

You know Spunky, do think I noticed something weird happening in my latest Blog, maybe was the "apostrophes", must check again! Um ..... Really don't like what's happening here! How did I do?!

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DanielZwat1950 74H  
436 messages
14/11/2021 4h43

Thanks Spunky! I was wondering where all the A were coming from in my post. Still trying figure out why some pics are post it side ways. And they are squashed in private messages. It has been amazing to watch one bug after another come to lite on this site over the 10 years. Lol


joisygirl 66F  
4212 messages
14/11/2021 17h36

Come over to mine and check my grammar! [post 4424702]

I think I use apostrophes correctly. However, I always make sure to say it is (in my head) before I write it's though... its and it's can be confusing and if I'm using speech to text things can really get muddled up. Come on by when you can and bring your marking pen.


citizen4722 66H  
74582 messages
15/11/2021 8h01

Do you use apostrophes correctly? - I hope so? but I can't be bothered to check anymore.
How good is your grammar? - My grammar passed away years ago.


spunkycumfun 63H/69F
41171 messages
16/11/2021 12h38

    Citer HAMONMAN:

    Talk like that sets my octothorpe a'tremblin'.
I'm pleased something's trembling!


spunkycumfun 63H/69F
41171 messages
16/11/2021 12h42

    Citer Tmptrzz:
    You know I do use apostrophes the way they are supposed to be used. That is not the only thing that seems to be dead on the site. Also the letters N, O, T. and certain numbers as well like THREE. I have recently had to go back in to my blogs, and comments and fix them.

    I just wish the site would fix all the glitches once and for all as it would make the site more fun and the bloggers would blog more.

    Do you use apostrophes correctly? Yes I do

    How good is your grammar? I always got straight A's in English.

    Are you a grammarhead? I don't know about grammar head, but I do know how to

    use my grammar well.

    This was a great read today, and I hope your Friday is a great start to your weekend..
I have to constantly edit my posts to replace what the site steals.
The crime sheet against this site is getting longer. First it stole photos, then it was little words, next were apostrophes and now it's numbers!


spunkycumfun 63H/69F
41171 messages
16/11/2021 12h51

    Citer justskin1:
    Irritates the hell out of me that such a basic bit of punctuation as an apostrophe cannot be used here. Then what do expect of phone users. Some cannot be bothered to use any punctuation or even capital letters. Lazy Ignorant Git is the term that comes to mind.
I agree with you. Punctuation marks are important in conveying meaning. It bugs me far more when people text only using capital letters as if everything's important ... but then again they probably can't be bothered to switch the capital setting off after it's needed!


spunkycumfun 63H/69F
41171 messages
16/11/2021 12h57

    Citer smartasswoman:
    Another use for it is as a single quote mark, which I tend to do when informally writing what someone else said. I suspect that kind of usage is only truly correct when it happens inside of double quotation marks. Perhaps this new glitch will break that bad habit on my part.
You are quite right about an apostrophe being used as a quotation mark. That means we can't quote on this site without being accused of plagiarism!


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