The Internet has done countless wonderful things for humankind.
However, it has also served to highlight people's lack of regard for the written word, specifically when it comes to grammar, punctuation, capitalization and spelling.
Most days I feel I must not waste time being annoyed by the countless errors I'm subjected to as I read through my friends' status updates on Facebook, but sometimes it is just too much to bear.
If you want to make the day just a little better for your cousins, your grammar-loving friends, your mom and especially me, avoid these common Facebook mistakes.
You won't even need cash loans to get a tutor.
1.
They knew the difference between "your" and "you're" in days of yore It appears that no one knows there is a difference.
If you are using the contracted form of "you are," the word is "you're," with an apostrophe and everything.
Take the extra two seconds to think about what you are writing and get it right.
You double check your information before you submit a personal loan application, right? The word "your" is a possessive, as in "your grammar skills are worse than a middle school student, and you're 40.
" 2.
Apostrophe is not a Greek deity Apparently, the majority of Facebook users don't know about using apostrophes, and so many of them ironically were given degrees and certificates by institutions of education.
This can result in unclear communication and, more importantly, annoying me.
When you're using a contraction or making a word possessive, go ahead and use apostrophes.
It also engages your pinkie, the most neglected of your digits.
3.
Capitalization I admit, I often neglect capitalizing when I am talking to friends on instant messenger.
Then again, that's because the lag or speed of a conversation can make things hectic.
When it comes to a Facebook status message, don't be in such a hurry.
Especially note that indicating yourself in the first person requires a capitalization, meaning it is indeed a capital when you write "I.
" 4.
Using homophones incorrectly Homophones are words that sound the same but are spelled differently and have different meanings.
People use "past" when they mean "passed," "then" instead of "than," "to" instead of "too," etc.
The rotten thing is that if people thought about it for a second or two before posting, they would probably catch the mistake and not look so foolish.
5.
Unpunctual punctuation Punctuation that has no function in the English language has no place in writing, unless you are posting mathematical equations on Facebook for the Nobel Committee to consider.
For example, "...
" should not be used in lieu of (...
) or forgetting where a period is supposed to be used.
Why? Commas, hyphens, and semicolons can be confusing, but the basics are not beyond grasping.
Calm down on the exclamation point usage while you're at it.
6.
Copy pasta It isn't so much a mistake as an instance where the mistakes are more glaring.
I am not a fan of the "copy and paste this to your status" trends, and it becomes more of a nuisance when the mistake is repeated ad infinitum.
If you do copy and paste one of those viral status messages, go ahead and fix mistakes in it.
It isn't as if it is that difficult.
It's as easy as getting online cash loans.
7.
Titling Quizzes I have actually seen grammatical mistakes in quiz titles that were about grammar.
The authors aren't always obvious, but if you write something that will get wide circulation, please get it right.
It is annoying enough to have my news feed clogged with announcements about the ridiculous quizzes my acquaintances are taking; at least don't force me to read even more grammatical mistakes than I already have to.
However, it has also served to highlight people's lack of regard for the written word, specifically when it comes to grammar, punctuation, capitalization and spelling.
Most days I feel I must not waste time being annoyed by the countless errors I'm subjected to as I read through my friends' status updates on Facebook, but sometimes it is just too much to bear.
If you want to make the day just a little better for your cousins, your grammar-loving friends, your mom and especially me, avoid these common Facebook mistakes.
You won't even need cash loans to get a tutor.
1.
They knew the difference between "your" and "you're" in days of yore It appears that no one knows there is a difference.
If you are using the contracted form of "you are," the word is "you're," with an apostrophe and everything.
Take the extra two seconds to think about what you are writing and get it right.
You double check your information before you submit a personal loan application, right? The word "your" is a possessive, as in "your grammar skills are worse than a middle school student, and you're 40.
" 2.
Apostrophe is not a Greek deity Apparently, the majority of Facebook users don't know about using apostrophes, and so many of them ironically were given degrees and certificates by institutions of education.
This can result in unclear communication and, more importantly, annoying me.
When you're using a contraction or making a word possessive, go ahead and use apostrophes.
It also engages your pinkie, the most neglected of your digits.
3.
Capitalization I admit, I often neglect capitalizing when I am talking to friends on instant messenger.
Then again, that's because the lag or speed of a conversation can make things hectic.
When it comes to a Facebook status message, don't be in such a hurry.
Especially note that indicating yourself in the first person requires a capitalization, meaning it is indeed a capital when you write "I.
" 4.
Using homophones incorrectly Homophones are words that sound the same but are spelled differently and have different meanings.
People use "past" when they mean "passed," "then" instead of "than," "to" instead of "too," etc.
The rotten thing is that if people thought about it for a second or two before posting, they would probably catch the mistake and not look so foolish.
5.
Unpunctual punctuation Punctuation that has no function in the English language has no place in writing, unless you are posting mathematical equations on Facebook for the Nobel Committee to consider.
For example, "...
" should not be used in lieu of (...
) or forgetting where a period is supposed to be used.
Why? Commas, hyphens, and semicolons can be confusing, but the basics are not beyond grasping.
Calm down on the exclamation point usage while you're at it.
6.
Copy pasta It isn't so much a mistake as an instance where the mistakes are more glaring.
I am not a fan of the "copy and paste this to your status" trends, and it becomes more of a nuisance when the mistake is repeated ad infinitum.
If you do copy and paste one of those viral status messages, go ahead and fix mistakes in it.
It isn't as if it is that difficult.
It's as easy as getting online cash loans.
7.
Titling Quizzes I have actually seen grammatical mistakes in quiz titles that were about grammar.
The authors aren't always obvious, but if you write something that will get wide circulation, please get it right.
It is annoying enough to have my news feed clogged with announcements about the ridiculous quizzes my acquaintances are taking; at least don't force me to read even more grammatical mistakes than I already have to.