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imgic Inner circle Moved back to Midwest to see 1336 Posts |
"Imagination is more important than knowledge."
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magicfish Inner circle 7004 Posts |
Utter nonsense obviously.
It is our education system's failure to correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling in all subjects, that have partially led to the downgrade of the literacy of our society. Spelling, grammar, and punctuation is as important in geometry, physics, biology etc. As it is in an English class. Communication is the basis of our learning from those who came before us. It must be accurate. When taking measurements, a millimeter off doesn't seem important, but over a hundred meters, the builder has strayed far off his original layout. Same with English. It must be cherished, protected, mastered, enjoyed, loved. We are its caretakers for future generations. It is our duty, and a huge, important responsibility. |
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Dick Oslund Inner circle 8357 Posts |
YUP!!!
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Tom Cutts Staff Northern CA 5925 Posts |
Gnaw, grandma jest dint smatter 2day.
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tommy Eternal Order Devil's Island 16544 Posts |
I think it depends on the purpose. If the purpose is to impart technical information then it better be accurate and rational. If the purpose is to appeal to the imagination then it better be utter nonsense.
If there is a single truth about Magic, it is that nothing on earth so efficiently evades it.
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Animated Puppets Loyal user Lost on a Green Screen 285 Posts |
It's all about not making people feel bad these days...
I still recall the day I met Beaker from the Muppets. He said to me "Meep, meep, mee mee mee Meep!", and that has made all the difference.
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magicfish Inner circle 7004 Posts |
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On May 8, 2019, Mike Gainor wrote: Correct. And that is a race to the bottom. |
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TomBoleware Inner circle Hattiesburg, Ms 3163 Posts |
I see nothing wrong with it in the right setting when you know the person you are correcting. Or maybe in an article that is speaking in general.
Still, I thought the article had some truth to it. Those who correct others just to belittle them, or to say hey look I’m smarter than you, are indeed jerks in my opinion. Tom
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magicfish Inner circle 7004 Posts |
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On May 8, 2019, TomBoleware wrote: That is completely different. You are correct. Jerks are gonna be jerks however they can. |
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arthur stead Inner circle When I played soccer, I hit 1773 Posts |
I wouldn’t ever correct anybody, but when I’m sitting next to people using the word “like” three times in every sentence, I am SOOOOO tempted to bet them $10 they couldn’t speak for two minutes without using “like”.
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magicfish Inner circle 7004 Posts |
Some of us who do magic are nice people. Some of us who do magic are nasty people.
Some who fix cars are nice and helpful, some who fix cars are mean and miserable. Some who correct others are nice and friendly with honourable intentions. Some who correct people are obnoxious jerks. No study required. |
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tommy Eternal Order Devil's Island 16544 Posts |
If there is a single truth about Magic, it is that nothing on earth so efficiently evades it.
Tommy |
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magicfish Inner circle 7004 Posts |
I strongly encourage young people to use proper punctuation at all times, whether leaving a note or when texting- it can be the difference between life or death.
Example 1. My son left this note: "Mom gone to store be back soon". Notice the omission of a simple comma. Now, in an emergency scenario like the power plant exploding, in my attempt to gather my family and head north, I would have no clue who was at the store based on this simple note. If the note read, "Mom, gone to store. Be back soon." I know that the boy is at the store. If it read, "Mom gone to store, be back soon." Then I know that his mom is at the store. Granted they are not well formed written sentences, but the comma is paramount and allows me to formulate my apocalyptic survival plan. Example 2. A vertical maintenance ladder at the plant where I work had this sign: "Do not use tie off points due for inspection" Now, if it read, "Do not use. Tie off points due for inspection", my men know they cannot use the ladder and can remain compliant with safety. If it read, "Do not use tie off points. Due for inspection", then the men know that they are not prohibited from using the ladder, but mustn't use the tie off points for fall protection at the top. In the nuclear industry, safety compliance means the difference between life or death, or employment or unemployment, and consequently, marriage or divorce. So we can ridicule those who seem like nitpickers all we want. But those who can speak, write, address a crowd, communicate with precision, will always rise to the top in every field of endeavour. |
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S2000magician Inner circle Yorba Linda, CA 3465 Posts |
I love cooking, my wife, and my dogs.
Comes out rather different without the commas. |
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tommy Eternal Order Devil's Island 16544 Posts |
It’s tough at the top. We typically rely on skilled editors (or technical writers) to make our thoughts understood.
If there is a single truth about Magic, it is that nothing on earth so efficiently evades it.
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magicfish Inner circle 7004 Posts |
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On May 8, 2019, tommy wrote: https://en.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/nice |
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tommy Eternal Order Devil's Island 16544 Posts |
Yes, it is funny how words get maltreated over time “isn’t it”?
If there is a single truth about Magic, it is that nothing on earth so efficiently evades it.
Tommy |
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ed rhodes Inner circle Rhode Island 2885 Posts |
"...and if you're too afraid of goin' astray, you won't go anywhere." - Granny Weatherwax
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WitchDocChris Inner circle York, PA 2614 Posts |
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But those who can speak, write, address a crowd, communicate with precision, will always rise to the top in every field of endeavour. Simply to be mildly antagonistic - this is obviously not true. At least not in the US. Many people who are not remotely eloquent are in top positions of power, and many who are eloquent and precise are bottom rung employees.
Christopher
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magicfish Inner circle 7004 Posts |
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On May 9, 2019, WitchDocChris wrote: You are missing the point. I didn't say every one with good English skills will succeed and those who don't , won't. And I sincerely hope you arent referring to politicians who rely on a popular vote. |
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