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To: dmzTahoe
Failure to capitalize is an oversight for which I apologize, the error I pointed out may have been your own or only a quotation but my point is that it is used daily by television newscasters and others who should know better.

I am well aware that I should be capitalized but the people to whom I refer seem to believe they are following correct usage. This was not meant as a personal attack.
167 posted on 03/08/2004 5:53:59 AM PST by RipSawyer (Mercy on a pore boy lemme have a dollar bill!)
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To: RipSawyer
Thanks!

Agree with your aggravation over grammar and misused words. One that really bothers me is when people use the word "orientated" instead of "oriented". In forums like this, though, we need to go light on mistakes with punctuation, grammar, spelling... The format calls for quick responses which will result in unchecked errors. I for one am losing my vision as I get older and have trouble with the wrong keys falling under my fingers.

The "thoughts" and shared ideas are what count, and the ease they are conveyed. All here need not be English Majors. If they were, they'd all have useless careers or be English teachers (sarcasm, folks...take no offense...)

Have a great day, Rip.
169 posted on 03/08/2004 7:06:45 AM PST by dmzTahoe (Go Zags!!!...#4 and still rising.)
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