AUld fAUx@ 2,584 Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 2 minutes ago, AUMASTERS said: No but it is entertaining; the funny thing is that after the hire is made (if it hasn't already been made), is that 1/2 will approve of the hire , and 1/2 won't, so we will continue bitching , and complaining all the way to spring. Probably, however, on multiple new threads. Isn't 51 pages and counting pretty good? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFDTiger80 790 Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 1 hour ago, WDEAUDAD said: What a disaster this "search" has become. Maybe AU can settle for its 14th or 15th choice. Stuff like this is embarrassing. What are you talking about??? Everyone needs to breath. Go get yourself a nice Adult Beverage and relax. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottsboroAuburnFan 462 Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 6 minutes ago, Mike4AU said: Now if we can get posters to stop typing should of instead of should have or should've. While I am at it, there is no such word as alot...a lot is two words. The American Heritage Book of English Usage states that “alot is still considered an error in print” but notes that standard words have formed by fusion of the article with a noun, such as another and awhile, and suggests the possibility that alot may, like them, eventually enter standard usage. [6] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imaolgatiger 523 Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 3 minutes ago, ScottsboroAuburnFan said: The American Heritage Book of English Usage states that “alot is still considered an error in print” but notes that standard words have formed by fusion of the article with a noun, such as another and awhile, and suggests the possibility that alot may, like them, eventually enter standard usage. [6] I like that A LOT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUld fAUx@ 2,584 Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 Just now, ScottsboroAuburnFan said: The American Heritage Book of English Usage states that “alot is still considered an error in print” but notes that standard words have formed by fusion of the article with a noun, such as another and awhile, and suggests the possibility that alot may, like them, eventually enter standard usage. [6] 'snot how I thought 'twould unfold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike4AU 1,739 Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 3 minutes ago, ScottsboroAuburnFan said: The American Heritage Book of English Usage states that “alot is still considered an error in print” but notes that standard words have formed by fusion of the article with a noun, such as another and awhile, and suggests the possibility that alot may, like them, eventually enter standard usage. [6] It is interesting how often repeated errors become so commonplace that many folks consider them to be acceptable. Note that the above states that alot *may* eventually enter standard usage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottsboroAuburnFan 462 Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 1 minute ago, Mike4AU said: It is interesting how often repeated errors become so commonplace that many folks consider them to be acceptable. Note that the above states that alot *may* eventually enter standard usage. That's from 1996. Not sure if updated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUld fAUx@ 2,584 Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 3 minutes ago, Mike4AU said: It is interesting how often repeated errors become so commonplace that many folks consider them to be acceptable. Note that the above states that alot *may* eventually enter standard usage. That's a whole 'nother ... never mind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadtownTiger 363 Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 33 minutes ago, JMassie11 said: ???? off topic but entertaining. On topic we will have a name soon and no one here that's actually posted has a clue who that is yet. I have THE name.....Derek Dooley. WDE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike4AU 1,739 Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 Back to the topic at hand. I wonder what Mike Yurcich is up to nowadays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnphan 6,050 Posted January 15, 2017 Author Share Posted January 15, 2017 a lot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike4AU 1,739 Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 10 minutes ago, auburnphan said: a lot You funny ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weagle99 14 Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 41 minutes ago, ScottsboroAuburnFan said: The American Heritage Book of English Usage states that “alot is still considered an error in print” but notes that standard words have formed by fusion of the article with a noun, such as another and awhile, and suggests the possibility that alot may, like them, eventually enter standard usage. [6] Whenever someone mentions alot, I think of this: http://hyperboleandahalf.blogspot.com/2010/04/alot-is-better-than-you-at-everything.html?m=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbird 60,525 Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 4 minutes ago, Weagle99 said: Whenever someone mentions alot, I think of this: http://hyperboleandahalf.blogspot.com/2010/04/alot-is-better-than-you-at-everything.html?m=1 That's funny. That made my alot laugh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
augolf1716 21,140 Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 Well that was entertaining alot or a lot or a lotto, I trained bird well and I'm not inferring anything Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike4AU 1,739 Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 Well, it seems that my effort to eliminate the use of alot has turned into a good example of the Streisand Effect. But a funny one at that. Where is my red pen when I need it? ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottsboroAuburnFan 462 Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 I like this thread AyeLot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbird 60,525 Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 4 minutes ago, Mike4AU said: Where is my red pen when I need it? ?? My Dad is using it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbird 60,525 Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 13 minutes ago, augolf1716 said: Well that was entertaining alot or a lot or a lotto, I trained bird well and I'm not inferring anything But are you implying anything? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
augolf1716 21,140 Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 Just now, bigbird said: But are you implying anything? Hell yeah I am Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottsboroAuburnFan 462 Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 Just now, augolf1716 said: Hell yeah I am Perplexing innuendo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbird 60,525 Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 1 minute ago, augolf1716 said: Hell yeah I am Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike4AU 1,739 Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 5 minutes ago, bigbird said: My Dad is using it... I come from a long line of educators. I know all about getting abused by a red pen! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbird 60,525 Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 Just now, Mike4AU said: I come from a long line of educators. I know all about get abused by a red pen! Out of likes...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike4AU 1,739 Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 Just now, bigbird said: Out of likes...? Ah, you quoted that before my edit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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