eddiehoffmann Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 Very common on Basschat. AFFECT and EFFECT. From the dictionary: Usage Note: Affect and effect have no senses in common. As a verb affect is most commonly used in the sense of "to influence" (how smoking affects health). Effect means "to bring about or execute": layoffs designed to effect savings. Thus the sentence These measures may affect savings could imply that the measures may reduce savings that have already been realized, whereas These measures may effect savings implies that the measures will cause new savings to come about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 Particular gripe of mine - the use of the work "then" when "than" is the correct word. Very common amongst the yoots and often seen on BassChat eg, "my amp goes louder then that" Pedant rant over Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomBass Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 [quote name='Clarky' timestamp='1385293480' post='2286424'] Particular gripe of mine - the use of the work "then" when "than" is the correct word. Very common amongst the yoots and often seen on BassChat eg, "my amp goes louder then that" Pedant rant over [/quote] To paraphrase one of Harry Endfield's characters... My amp is considerably, yes considerably, louder then thou's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 The one that is most likely to make me stop reading is finding "of" used when it should be " 've".... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomBass Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 [quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1385294588' post='2286441'] The one that is most likely to make me stop reading is finding "of" used when it should be " 've".... [/quote] Ah yes a classic. I should of thought've that that myself... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinnDave Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 (edited) [quote name='JapanAxe' timestamp='1385236188' post='2286030'] [font=trebuchet ms, helvetica, sans-serif]Also a drummer I know refers to a dep (abbreviation of deputy, i.e stand-in) as a 'deb' (abbreviation of debutante, i.e. young lady making her entrance into society).[/font] [/quote] Our drummer does this as well and lives in Swindon. Coincidence? Unlikely! (I always thought 'dep' was an abbreviation of 'deputize' rather than 'deputy' but am prepared to be proved wrong,) Edited November 24, 2013 by FinnDave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrenochrome Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 [quote name='Kirky' timestamp='1385282241' post='2286284'] Not a bass one, but a peculiarity of the way they speak up here in Yorkshire, is the use of 'while' when they really mean 'until'. "I'm working while 3 o'clock" means "I'm working until 3 o'clock" in Yorkshire. Problematic when faced with a sign at a railway crossing that says "Wait while the red lights are flashing"... [/quote] It's been part of local dialect for a long time, even used by this Shandy after living here for a while: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=SIAy1v_3LM0#t=8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted November 24, 2013 Author Share Posted November 24, 2013 [quote name='FinnDave' timestamp='1385295838' post='2286461'] (I always thought 'dep' was an abbreviation of 'deputize' rather than 'deputy' but am prepared to be proved wrong,) [/quote] Same fing, innit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donnyboy Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 Round these parts " how" and "why" are interchangeable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skankdelvar Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 The 'top nut'. Meaning the nut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icastle Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 [quote name='Clarky' timestamp='1385293480' post='2286424'] Particular gripe of mine - the use of the [b]work[/b] "then" when "than" is the correct word. [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 [quote name='icastle' timestamp='1385313740' post='2286752'] [/quote] fat fingers and iPad = red face Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassTractor Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 [quote name='Bassassin' timestamp='1385215365' post='2285688'] Or Squier/Squire [/quote] Even owners of Squiers will misspell. After two years on BC, I still have no clue as to why some people so consistently write it the wrong way. OK, so the English word "squire" does exist, but is that really the whole explanation? Somehow I doubt it. Then again, I never see the following brands mentioned: Celindre Fendre Höfnre Hohnre Rickenbackre Rockinbettre Shukre Steinbergre. Nor do I see Spectro or even Danelector. So maybe the "squire" word really provides the whole explanation after all? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyfisher Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 [quote name='skankdelvar' timestamp='1385312807' post='2286743'] The 'top nut'. Meaning the nut. [/quote] Ah, now you're moving into redundancy territory, of which 'PIN number' could well be the classic example, though others abound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Burrito Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 I can only agree with all these gripes. Yous knot rong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Burrito Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 [quote name='BurritoBass' timestamp='1385317867' post='2286833'] I can only agree with all these gripes. Yous knot rong [/quote] Or is it you's? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_the_bass Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 [quote name='flyfisher' timestamp='1385317258' post='2286824'] Ah, now you're moving into redundancy territory, of which 'PIN number' could well be the classic example, though others abound. [/quote] Ah; what is known as RAS Syndrome. RAS - Redundant Acronym Syndrome Scientists and Engineers do have a sense of humour. Although it does tend to fail if you put us in the same room as an accountant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seashell Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 Heart Shape Box Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 [quote name='skankdelvar' timestamp='1385312807' post='2286743'] The 'top nut'. Meaning the nut. [/quote] To the Ebay seller, it's the "knut". Which can be found at the top of the arm (or "kneck") - which can be identified by its profusion of fretts. Unless, that is, it's a "frettles". If the instrument in question (a "base", to be specific) isn't a Squire, it's quite likely to be a Tokia, made in the Ibanez Factory. Bunch of stupid knuts. J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomBass Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 [quote name='Bassassin' timestamp='1385336952' post='2287240'] To the Ebay seller, it's the "knut". Which can be found at the top of the arm (or "kneck") - which can be identified by its profusion of fretts. Unless, that is, it's a "frettles". If the instrument in question (a "base", to be specific) isn't a Squire, it's quite likely to be a Tokia, made in the Ibanez Factory. Bunch of stupid knuts. J. [/quote] Haha :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maude Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 All this nit picking is a bit petty really, so some folks get it wrong, I could care less! You f**king what? I could care less! I COULD CARE LESS!!!! Arrrghhh!!! I couldn't care less, think about it, WTF does 'I could care less' mean? The exact opposite of what you are trying to say you dumb sh*t! This one annoys me somewhat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Apple Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 [quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1385294588' post='2286441'] The one that is most likely to make me stop reading is finding "of" used when it should be " 've".... [/quote] This one is used big-stylee back home. Especially by my sister. Who incidentally always seems to be turning around whilst speaking to people.. 'So, I turned round and said Ye should of... etc etc etc' 'And he turned round and said Who are YE should of-ing, like' 'So I turned round, like and should of in-aal' And on it goes, like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Rock Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 Correct: I'm standing.. I'm sitting.. I was standing.. I was sitting.. Incorrect: I am stood.. I am sat.. I was stood.. I was sat.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
borisbrain Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 Great thread, Basechatters I'll get mi'coat... BB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myke Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 [quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1385294588' post='2286441'] The one that is most likely to make me stop reading is finding "of" used when it should be " 've".... [/quote] I have a tendency to write thing down how I same them. So I use the 'of' instead of ''ve' the word 'ain't' instead of isn't. I know it's wrong but I just do it anyway And always why I sometimes have the word 'like' on the end of a sentence Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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