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I've just started noticing people are using "effecting" instead of "affecting"

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Rainbowhairdontcare · 21/10/2019 10:29

It's so painful to read...

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Passthecherrycoke · 21/10/2019 10:30

You have a very low pain threshold Shock

It’s a common mistake. I’m sure people would be the effort to check in a formal situation

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Rainbowhairdontcare · 21/10/2019 10:35

Maybe... Although I've seen people using it on mummy FB groups and they'll do it over and over again. Side note: I'm being induced so yes I have a very low pain threshold ATM!

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BlaueLagune · 21/10/2019 11:18

Not sure what's worse, getting affect/effect mixed up or using "impacting".

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