The Slow Death of the Apostrophe
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I think one reason the apostrophe is becoming a lost cause is the autocorrect. For instance, it often inserts “your” or “you’re” seemingly randomly. That is, it doesn’t seem to be intelligent enough to choose the correct spelling according to context. It’s annoying to have to edit your postings and other text to make sure these errors haven’t crept in - but I think it must be very difficult for those who are unsure, who may not know the rules etc., and are reduced to just accepting what autocorrect gives them.
One specific thing in the article. There’s a picture of a road sign, “St Pauls Churchyard” or something. Caption says, apostrophe is missing. Well yes, but it is a national place naming standard now (I believe) to omit apostrophes from street names and other locality names, in all cases. I think it’s a sensible signage rationalization, so long as it’s done consistently. |
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And what about the hyphen? In America, they haven't used it for years. I love hyphens!
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Originally Posted by robin1234
(Post 12772399)
I think one reason the apostrophe is becoming a lost cause is the autocorrect. For instance, it often inserts “your” or “you’re” seemingly randomly. That is, it doesn’t seem to be intelligent enough to choose the correct spelling according to context. It’s annoying to have to edit your postings and other text to make sure these errors haven’t crept in - but I think it must be very difficult for those who are unsure, who may not know the rules etc., and are reduced to just accepting what autocorrect gives them.
One specific thing in the article. There’s a picture of a road sign, “St Pauls Churchyard” or something. Caption says, apostrophe is missing. Well yes, but it is a national place naming standard now (I believe) to omit apostrophes from street names and other locality names, in all cases. I think it’s a sensible signage rationalization, so long as it’s done consistently. |
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Originally Posted by spouse of scouse
(Post 12772465)
I know I'm an old pain in the arse but I hate seeing incorrect punctuation, spelling and grammar. It's almost as though I take it personally and I'm offended. How sad am I? :lol:
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Re: The Slow Death of the Apostrophe
Originally Posted by spouse of scouse
(Post 12772465)
I know I'm an old pain in the arse but I hate seeing incorrect punctuation, spelling and grammar. It's almost as though I take it personally and I'm offended. How sad am I? :lol:
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Originally Posted by sid nv
(Post 12772529)
Dont take it personally. Im sure we can still understand a sentence without unnecessary apostrophe's.
Originally Posted by Vitalstatistix
(Post 12772541)
You're as sad as me because I feel exactly the same way.
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Originally Posted by sid nv
(Post 12772529)
Dont take it personally. Im sure we can still understand a sentence without unnecessary apostrophe's.
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Originally Posted by spouse of scouse
(Post 12772465)
I know I'm an old pain in the arse but I hate seeing incorrect punctuation, spelling and grammar. It's almost as though I take it personally and I'm offended. How sad am I? :lol:
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Originally Posted by robin1234
(Post 12772608)
When I first lived in the US, I meticulously used US spelling in work and other US contexts, and British spelling when writing home to my sister etc. After a few years, I said “**** it,” and deliberately mixed & matched spelling. With my sister, I also deliberately use American usages just to annoy her. (As in: “Robin, would you like some more potatoes?” Me: “I’m good, thanks.”) |
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Originally Posted by robin1234
(Post 12772608)
When I first lived in the US, I meticulously used US spelling in work and other US contexts, and British spelling when writing home to my sister etc. After a few years, I said “**** it,” and deliberately mixed & matched spelling. With my sister, I also deliberately use American usages just to annoy her. (As in: “Robin, would you like some more potatoes?” Me: “I’m good, thanks.”) |
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Originally Posted by BristolUK
(Post 12772836)
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Originally Posted by Shard
(Post 12772839)
Superb. Haven't seen that before.
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