Folks, the metal we work with is STEEL

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It's a Southern thang, Kevin. "I'll quinch hit in the branch." Just head on down here, 'til folks can't tell the difference between pin and pen, and it'll all come clear.

John
 
The yearly vent. I 'll even try and type it right tonight.

I 'll also say I'm sorry that I never get my posts edited right but least i get my point across most the time (even if deker has to translate my thoughts)

I'll not throw stones as i do live in the glass house (well shack maybe )
 
On my first computer the spell check popped up when I wrote some technical metallurgical words which the dumb computer never heard of !! I shut off spell check and never used it since !!
 
This is funny because it must be a phenomenon associated with message boards. I mod on an archery forum and this comes up every once in a while there too. It almost makes me wonder if some spell checkers try to correct certain things and they wind up using the computer suggestion and it makes the "mistake"

For example: The plastic feathers on an arrow are often referred to as vanes. A TON of people spell it veins.

Again relating to the same topic to the feathers on an arrow is referred to as it's fletching. Fetching is used a lot.

The part that attaches to the string: Nock. Often "misspelled" as knock.

Is it kind of goofy or annoying at times? Maybe but the bottom line is not everyone is a Harvard grad that hits a message board. If I know what they're talking about who really cares how it is spelled? I don't go on message boards to be a grammar Nazi or to grade every post for correct punctuation and spelling.

If I can deal with people calling a soda "pop". Or when people call ANY kind of soda a "Coke". Or a creek called a "crick" (which is what you get in your neck from a bad night sleep). ;):D I can deal with some misspelled words, bottom line is.... folks come to a board to learn about a subject that interests them. Not to get a spelling lesson.
 
Bill DeShivs said:
Then/than.
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I know I do this, but in my defense I am dyslexic, I also know what Fletch is talking about because being dyslexic I rely on spell check for every word and some times I can't tell what one is right:o

I try to keep my spelling in control, but the "then/than" is one that I could never get no matter how hard I tried. When I am tired I try not type anything because I know I am going to confuse the spell checker. Yet even with my dyslexia my spelling pet peeve is using alot for a lot. Don't know why but that one jumps out at me every time.
 
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I confess to being a grammar cop sometimes.

My biggest peeve is when someone asks a simple question, gets a couple simple straightforward and provable answers about it, then continues to argue the point.
A: will this work?
B: no, here's why
A: but I heard it would work
B: sorry, you heard wrong
A: gonna do it anyway! you'll see!!
B: ok son, have fun with that. :rolleyes:
 
Fletch Helical said:
This is funny because it must be a phenomenon associated with message boards. I mod on an archery forum and this comes up every once in a while there too. It almost makes me wonder if some spell checkers try to correct certain things and they wind up using the computer suggestion and it makes the "mistake"

For example: The plastic feathers on an arrow are often referred to as vanes. A TON of people spell it veins.

Again relating to the same topic to the feathers on an arrow is referred to as it's fletching. Fetching is used a lot.

The part that attaches to the string: Nock. Often "misspelled" as knock.

Is it kind of goofy or annoying at times? Maybe but the bottom line is not everyone is a Harvard grad that hits a message board. If I know what they're talking about who really cares how it is spelled? I don't go on message boards to be a grammar Nazi or to grade every post for correct punctuation and spelling.

If I can deal with people calling a soda "pop". Or when people call ANY kind of soda a "Coke". Or a creek called a "crick" (which is what you get in your neck from a bad night sleep). ;):D I can deal with some misspelled words, bottom line is.... folks come to a board to learn about a subject that interests them. Not to get a spelling lesson.
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That's right.
 
For me it's when people mix up lose/loose. I will be the first to admit that my spelling and grammar are not perfect, but come on folks, this is not that hard to figure out.

- Mark
 
Start a thread "Can I make a knife from Big Box Steel" when 3 threads above is a 6 page thread on the subject.
Stan
 
I don't like when people use "their" for there and they're. It's not that hard of a concept.

Also, you give someone advice, or you advise someone. You don't advice someone or give them advise.

They're minor things, but can get a little irritating if you're a crazy person like me.
 
My biggest peeve is the misuse of words. If you don't know which spelling of these common words to use, take the time to learn. It really isn't all that difficult. Make up some flash cards for yourself or something, but please quit abusing the rest of us with your ignorance.

then - than
their - there - they're
are - our
accept - except
effect - affect
your - you're
to - too - two

And as go mike said: advice - advise
 
james terrio said:
I confess to being a grammar cop sometimes.

My biggest peeve is when someone asks a simple question, gets a couple simple straightforward and provable answers about it, then continues to argue the point.
A: will this work?
B: no, here's why
A: but I heard it would work
B: sorry, you heard wrong
A: gonna do it anyway! you'll see!!
B: ok son, have fun with that. :rolleyes:
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This is actually pretty funny because it seems to happen quite a bit on here.
 
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