Have There, Their and They're become interchangeable? I don't think I got that memo.

by marcia maria Posted 2012/08/18 14:51:26

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	Why yes, yes they have.,,	1 vote	4%
	I didn't get that memo either...	19 votes	83%
	Who cares, I use whatever...	1 vote	4%
	Undecided	2 votes	9%

I don't know if it happens by mistake, or it's just that whatever is Whatever,,, but I've seen a lot of this language error, so I was just wondering. Have they become interchangeable?

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MsDianna 2012/08/27 22:06:14

I didn't get that memo either...

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alot of people don't know how to spell and then some don't know which one is which

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marcia ... to MsDianna 2012/08/30 09:45:28

I've noticed that.

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cc 2012/08/23 05:59:34

Why yes, yes they have.,,

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Why do they have too misuse words? There aren't just to, there are three words that sound the same but are spelled differently. All two often I have too tell them thier wrong!

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marcia ... to cc 2012/08/23 14:03:35

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Be careful with telling them though, some are " wrong and strong", makes not sense trying to correct them.

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Matt 2012/08/19 22:29:32

I didn't get that memo either...

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Spelling and English usage, on this site, are horrendous. I try to ignore it because, at least, they's participating.

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marcia ... to Matt 2012/08/19 22:31:15

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You are so Awesome, I loved this, Thank you so much!

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Racefish 2012/08/19 15:14:50

I didn't get that memo either...

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Spellcheck strikes again.

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marcia ... to Racefish 2012/08/19 16:08:46

Haha :)

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cddjmikey 2012/08/19 06:54:15

I didn't get that memo either...

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You can thank our wonderful school system for that. It has been going steadily downhill, it seems, since the creation of the Department of Education. Interesting isn't it ?

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marcia ... to cddjmikey 2012/08/19 16:09:20

Very interesting indeed.

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Red 2012/08/19 01:48:47
marcia ... to Red 2012/08/19 01:49:51

Indeed it is.

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john Kills 2012/08/18 21:31:08

I didn't get that memo either...

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The teacher don't know the difference. Then and than are also constantly getting swapped.

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marcia ... to john Kills 2012/08/19 01:15:35

Wow, what's the point of school then?

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No nonsense NanC...don't BS... 2012/08/18 19:46:48

Undecided

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No........ it comes from typing without focusing on each word. If I see the error
while checking raves, or responding to a responst to my original answer....I edit
to change the mistake. I know which is which, and I think most people do.

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marcia ... to No nons... 2012/08/18 21:04:53

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Well, I honestly hope that they do :)

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No nons... to marcia ... 2012/08/18 21:08:40

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Your welcome.... I speak only from my own experience.

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Walt 2012/08/18 19:00:21

I didn't get that memo either...

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Almost equally bad is the interchangeable use of "then" and "than" we see on SodaHead.

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marcia ... to Walt 2012/08/18 19:16:27

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Hahahahahah ,yes.

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Walt to marcia ... 2012/08/19 06:11:32

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Here's an example of what you're talking about.

"100% Proof that N.A.S.A. covers up there photos"

http://beforeitsnews.com/spac...

The author takes a doubtful story and causes potential readers to say, "WTF. This guy is not only goofy, he's illiterate too!" Any literate person wouldn't bother reading the blog.

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marcia ... to Walt 2012/08/19 16:13:52

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It's amazing what some people find the time to do, when others can't event find the time to rest.

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Sgt Major B 2012/08/18 18:43:17

I didn't get that memo either...

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They're not interchangeable at all except by those silly folks who failed to pay attention in their 'bonehead English class because they spent most of the time sleeping while they were there!

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marcia ... to Sgt Maj... 2012/08/18 19:18:22

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That must've been quite a bit of sleep :)

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WhereIsAmerica? ~PWCM~JLA 2012/08/18 17:52:23

I didn't get that memo either...

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No, we have a lot ignorant people in this country thanks to Liberal garbage education. The English language has not changed, there are just many more clueless people.

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marcia ... to WhereIs... 2012/08/18 17:53:31

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Many more indeed.

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Crypt_H... to WhereIs... 2012/08/18 18:43:27

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BS We're just as hot on education. It's ridiculous that people can't tell the difference. I can only put it down to creationists. >=D

Nah, it's just bad teaching and laziness.

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beachbum 2012/08/18 17:31:50

I didn't get that memo either...

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Yes, there are typos but that is the result of today's education. The teachers no longer have time to actually give them an education, but to teach them how to pass a test.

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marcia ... to beachbum 2012/08/18 17:35:35

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I agree.

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+Harmonious Love+ 2012/08/18 17:11:01

I didn't get that memo either...

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It kind of makes me want to shake them!

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marcia ... to +Harmon... 2012/08/18 17:26:16

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Exactly!!

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Lord Emperor Kami Guro Bage... 2012/08/18 17:02:36
marcia ... to Lord Em... 2012/08/18 17:27:12

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You are to funny, nice having you here :)

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frank 2012/08/18 16:56:35

I didn't get that memo either...

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I believe those users that don't the difference between their, there, and they’re are somewhat uneducated or just act like it.

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marcia ... to frank 2012/08/18 17:27:49

Then they are really great actors :)

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sammanilla 2012/08/18 16:43:28

I didn't get that memo either...

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No, it's that the educational system is less educational than ever.

Poor writing is making it hard to read even so-called professional articles these days.

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sammanilla to sammanilla 2012/08/18 17:01:38

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marcia ... to sammanilla 2012/08/18 17:29:36

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Hahahahaha nice one.

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marcia ... to sammanilla 2012/08/18 17:29:20

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Less? Sometimes I wonder if it even exists :)

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Cunning Stunts 2012/08/18 16:41:53

I didn't get that memo either...

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http://upload.wikimedia.org/w...

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marcia ... to Cunning... 2012/08/18 17:30:01

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