Vikings players say they outplayed the Saints and say "Colts" should have won! (they're not seeing us as the real champs)

saintfan · 04-22-2010, 11:05 AM

Originally Posted by Choupique

There, they're, their

In your instance it would be they're.

He isn't looking forward to this game, I assure you.

And the comma placement here between 'game' and 'I' makes this grammatically incorrect.

SaintGup · 04-22-2010, 01:02 PM

Originally Posted by saintfan

And the comma placement here between 'game' and 'I' makes this grammatically incorrect.

The comma placement is fine. It just gives a little pause in the sentence. Anyway, we could have won 65-3 and we would still not be considered worthy winners. Certain teams' fans felt like they were entitled and we showed them they were not

saintfan · 04-22-2010, 01:12 PM

Originally Posted by SaintGup

The comma placement is fine. It just gives a little pause in the sentence. Anyway, we could have won 65-3 and we would still not be considered worthy winners. Certain teams' fans felt like they were entitled and we showed them they were not

BUZZ

Sorry. No parting gifts for you. The comma placement is not 'just fine' if one is interested in being grammatically correct, and since our friend feels the need to be a smart a$$ and correct others, I'll be more than happy to explain to either of you why his comma placement is not correct.

CantonLegend · 04-22-2010, 01:14 PM

Originally Posted by saintfan

BUZZ

Sorry. No parting gifts for you. The comma placement is not 'just fine' if one is interested in being grammatically correct, and since our friend feels the need to be a smart a$$ and correct others, I'll be more than happy to explain to either of you why his comma placement is not correct.

we should just be friends instead :hug:

saintfan · 04-22-2010, 01:17 PM

Originally Posted by CantonLegend

we should just be friends instead :hug:

We 'should', but I am finding it difficult to get past this fellow's general disposition.

skymike · 04-22-2010, 04:45 PM

Originally Posted by SaintGup

Anyway, we could have won 65-3 and we would still not be considered worthy winners. Certain teams' fans felt like they were entitled and we showed them they were not

exactly.
My friend at work believes the "feel good story after katrina theory of Saints success," which fails to explain why we sucked in '05.

falconhater · 04-22-2010, 01:45 PM

Originally Posted by saintfan

And the comma placement here between 'game' and 'I' makes this grammatically incorrect.

Actually I am an English Teacher and I can assure you that The comma placement here is fine.

Comma Rules of usage as stated in "Writers Inc. 'A Student Handbook for Writing and Learning'", Houghton Mifflin Company, Wilmington, Massachhusetts, pg. 461

"You may use a comma for clarity or for EMPHASIS. There WILL be times when none of the traditional rules call for a comma, but one will be needed to prevent confusion or to emphasize an important Idea.”

As purposed by the author, for example:

He isn't looking forward to this game, (I assure you.)—emphasized by the comma as the writers declaration.

I give the poster a thumbs up for exceptional use of punctuation to express his point.

Sorry Saints Fan, But its true, You, made an error. I hope Zooey wasn't watching.

CantonLegend · 04-22-2010, 01:47 PM

Originally Posted by falconhater

Actually I am an English Teacher and I can assure you that The comma placement here is fine.

Comma Rules of usage as stated in "Writers Inc. 'A Student Handbook for Writing and Learning'", Houghton Mifflin Company, Wilmington, Massachhusetts, pg. 461

"You may use a comma for clarity or for EMPHASIS. There WILL be times when none of the traditional rules call for a comma, but one will be needed to prevent confusion or to emphasize an important Idea.”

As purposed by the author, for example:

He isn't looking forward to this game, (I assure you.)—emphasized by the comma as the writers declaration.

I give the poster a thumbs up for exceptional use of punctuation to express his point.

so......football

falconhater · 04-22-2010, 01:50 PM

Originally Posted by CantonLegend

so......football

I see we can jump on pour Saintsgup for Correctly using the English Language but when we are proven WRONG its time to move on... LOL

CantonLegend · 04-22-2010, 01:52 PM

Originally Posted by falconhater

I see we can jump on pour Saintsgup for Correctly using the English Language but when we are proven WRONG its time to move on... LOL

lol it wasnt supposed to be only about your post but it was the last one on the page so i quoted that one

my bad

i just think its funny when people correct grammar on the internet

especially since i use periods like crack..........

04-22-2010, 11:05 AM	#1
saintfan Donated Plasma Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 18,556 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Vikings players say they outplayed the Saints and say "Colts" should have won! (they're not seeing us as the real champs) Originally Posted by Choupique There, they're, their In your instance it would be they're. He isn't looking forward to this game, I assure you. And the comma placement here between 'game' and 'I' makes this grammatically incorrect.

04-22-2010, 01:02 PM	#2
SaintGup 500th Post Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: London, England Posts: 580	Re: Vikings players say they outplayed the Saints and say "Colts" should have won! (they're not seeing us as the real champs) Originally Posted by saintfan And the comma placement here between 'game' and 'I' makes this grammatically incorrect. The comma placement is fine. It just gives a little pause in the sentence. Anyway, we could have won 65-3 and we would still not be considered worthy winners. Certain teams' fans felt like they were entitled and we showed them they were not

04-22-2010, 01:12 PM	#3
saintfan Donated Plasma Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 18,556 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Vikings players say they outplayed the Saints and say "Colts" should have won! (they're not seeing us as the real champs) Originally Posted by SaintGup The comma placement is fine. It just gives a little pause in the sentence. Anyway, we could have won 65-3 and we would still not be considered worthy winners. Certain teams' fans felt like they were entitled and we showed them they were not BUZZ Sorry. No parting gifts for you. The comma placement is not 'just fine' if one is interested in being grammatically correct, and since our friend feels the need to be a smart a$$ and correct others, I'll be more than happy to explain to either of you why his comma placement is not correct.

04-22-2010, 01:14 PM	#4
CantonLegend 1000 Posts + Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Canton, Ohio Posts: 2,685 Blog Entries: 2	Re: Vikings players say they outplayed the Saints and say "Colts" should have won! (they're not seeing us as the real champs) Originally Posted by saintfan BUZZ Sorry. No parting gifts for you. The comma placement is not 'just fine' if one is interested in being grammatically correct, and since our friend feels the need to be a smart a$$ and correct others, I'll be more than happy to explain to either of you why his comma placement is not correct. we should just be friends instead :hug:

04-22-2010, 01:17 PM	#5
saintfan Donated Plasma Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 18,556 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Vikings players say they outplayed the Saints and say "Colts" should have won! (they're not seeing us as the real champs) Originally Posted by CantonLegend we should just be friends instead :hug: We 'should', but I am finding it difficult to get past this fellow's general disposition.

04-22-2010, 04:45 PM	#6
skymike E. Side Cholo Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: The Barrio, H-town Posts: 6,089	Re: Vikings players say they outplayed the Saints and say "Colts" should have won! (they're not seeing us as the real champs) Originally Posted by SaintGup Anyway, we could have won 65-3 and we would still not be considered worthy winners. Certain teams' fans felt like they were entitled and we showed them they were not exactly. My friend at work believes the "feel good story after katrina theory of Saints success," which fails to explain why we sucked in '05.

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falconhater 100th Post Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 257	Re: Vikings players say they outplayed the Saints and say "Colts" should have won! (they're not seeing us as the real champs) Originally Posted by saintfan And the comma placement here between 'game' and 'I' makes this grammatically incorrect. Actually I am an English Teacher and I can assure you that The comma placement here is fine. Comma Rules of usage as stated in "Writers Inc. 'A Student Handbook for Writing and Learning'", Houghton Mifflin Company, Wilmington, Massachhusetts, pg. 461 "You may use a comma for clarity or for EMPHASIS. There WILL be times when none of the traditional rules call for a comma, but one will be needed to prevent confusion or to emphasize an important Idea.” As purposed by the author, for example: He isn't looking forward to this game, (I assure you.)—emphasized by the comma as the writers declaration. I give the poster a thumbs up for exceptional use of punctuation to express his point. Sorry Saints Fan, But its true, You, made an error. I hope Zooey wasn't watching.
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CantonLegend 1000 Posts + Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Canton, Ohio Posts: 2,685 Blog Entries: 2	Re: Vikings players say they outplayed the Saints and say "Colts" should have won! (they're not seeing us as the real champs) Originally Posted by falconhater Actually I am an English Teacher and I can assure you that The comma placement here is fine. Comma Rules of usage as stated in "Writers Inc. 'A Student Handbook for Writing and Learning'", Houghton Mifflin Company, Wilmington, Massachhusetts, pg. 461 "You may use a comma for clarity or for EMPHASIS. There WILL be times when none of the traditional rules call for a comma, but one will be needed to prevent confusion or to emphasize an important Idea.” As purposed by the author, for example: He isn't looking forward to this game, (I assure you.)—emphasized by the comma as the writers declaration. I give the poster a thumbs up for exceptional use of punctuation to express his point. so......football

04-22-2010, 01:50 PM	#9
falconhater 100th Post Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 257	Re: Vikings players say they outplayed the Saints and say "Colts" should have won! (they're not seeing us as the real champs) Originally Posted by CantonLegend so......football I see we can jump on pour Saintsgup for Correctly using the English Language but when we are proven WRONG its time to move on... LOL
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04-22-2010, 01:52 PM	#10
CantonLegend 1000 Posts + Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Canton, Ohio Posts: 2,685 Blog Entries: 2	Re: Vikings players say they outplayed the Saints and say "Colts" should have won! (they're not seeing us as the real champs) Originally Posted by falconhater I see we can jump on pour Saintsgup for Correctly using the English Language but when we are proven WRONG its time to move on... LOL lol it wasnt supposed to be only about your post but it was the last one on the page so i quoted that one my bad i just think its funny when people correct grammar on the internet especially since i use periods like crack..........