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A (space) LOT - Oh for the love of whatever

Posted: Jun 19, 2014

Maybe I am hoping and praying to get banned, but ALOT is NOT a word. Why oh why do I see it repeatedly on these boards? I understand that internet "speech" is relaxed but I just can't stand it. Moderators - feel free to ban me and put me out of my misery - please and thank you:)

This might help - It helps me

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http://hyperboleandahalf.blogspot.com.au/2010/04/alot-is-better-than-you-at-everything.html

And the grammar comics over at The Oatmeal - I've asked for the posters for my birthday so I can put them up in my office. http://theoatmeal.com/comics/misspelling

just don't come here if you are that sensitive. we're pretty relaxed - here precisely because S/M

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there's no spelling and grammar policing going on. Goodness, we get enough analism on our jobs, mind if we let loose here a little? You want to control something...ban yourself. Sorry it bothers you, because it's probably not going to get any better.

ALOT - Me

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"Alot" makes me crazy. So does their, they're and there.

guess that makes you...easy. - anonMe s/m

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If any body is out their that feels the knead to push back, good to no witch buttons to push, huh?

That should hold you for a while. p.s. just making light of a petty gripe. Have a great weekend!

Anon - Me

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Anon ... you cracked me up! Good job!

i liked that cartoon alot - sm

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i liked the "alot" cartoon that said you don't spell it alot just like you don't spell it afew, abunch, or aporkchop.

In addition, i just can't stand that submissive bit some women do where they won't use capital letters to refer to themselves. Like they are advertising their worm-personess, or possibly their lifestyle choices. Either way, let's leave that at home, please!

(Apologies to the cartoonist ... i couldn't remember the first two choices, but aporkchop was one of them. my memory fails me these days.)

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