To be enraged that people don't know the difference btw 'lose' and 'loose'

[derxa]

This makes me grind my teeth every time I see it.

there, they're, their ... calm down...

If this enrages you then you have a very nice life.

It's ok dexra, everyone looses their shit from time to time

Tbh i find txt very hard being dyslexic. Do know the difference between lose and loose (see grin) but struggle with a few very similar ones. I have to mentally check country and county every time for example. Makes life more interesting and certainly beneficial. Had many a laugh with people over it. No ones perfect. I find it a Great ice breaker! Love the english language as its always changing. My dad gets upset if you use the word brilliant to mean good as he knows it to mean a brightness in a bulb. We have all had huge family discussion re words. See dyslexic is a huge benefit and a massive gift!!!! Also suspect my ipad has a from of dyslexic as it randomly puts capitals into words!!!!

Puds!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This thread is effecting me greatly. What is pedant's corner?

I really hate it too!!

That's OK pusd xxx

This is not as bad as misuse of "myself"

"Come and see myself if you have any other questions"

Derxa thats it that my bug bear....effecting, affecting whats the difference and how you use them. Please explain without words like verbs etc which mean nothing to me. Xxxx

Pedants corner is a topic you can post in about grammar/spelling etc. and be joined by your fellow pedants

It's alright OP, I've reported your post for you so that MNHQ can guide you to paradise... and shove you in the dungeon of doom that is Pedants Corner.

Noooo, Puds11! Round here (publishing house) b/w means black and white (rather than colour).

Lying

Lance, possibly two meanings?

I can imagine the next excuse from the typesetters: 'Oh, you wanted it black and white? WE thought you wanted it stuck between the other two photos...'

I think you'll find that all the thick teachers are to blame, leaving at 3.30.p.m., long holidays, whinging, entitled fuckers.

You affect something which causes an effect. A comes before e in the alphabet if that helps you remember the difference.

I don't really understand why it is such a common misspelling, given that the pronunciation of "loose" and "lose" is significantly different.

I except that I am a pedant. However banishing me to a dark cell seems a bit harsh, I should of thought.

I think they revoke citizenship of Pedant Land if you mistake 'except' for 'accept'.

Maybe I'm the acception.

Thanks pasta. Am i right in saying you affected my understanding! Its an effect that should last.

I still cannot deal with loose and lose. I am sorry, I tried to learn English as best as I could, but those two words really mystify me. I always have to ask my colleagues for correct spelling.
Sorry!!!

Your being very rude Derxa. Good manors cost nothing. I think you have some issues you need to talk threw with a councillor.

Enraged though? Isn't it more eye rolling territory than enraged territory?

There should be a special punishment for the exaggerators.