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22-02-2016, 10:49 PM
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Re: Pedanticism

Originally Posted by swimfeeders ->
Hi

I used to have a pendant on a chain round my neck with an open shirt and flairs.

I haven't had this for 40 years.

Does this mean I am still a pedant?
Nah ...

Embarrassing ? ... yeah
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22-02-2016, 11:06 PM
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Re: Pedanticism

Let us not forget the Pendulantic
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22-02-2016, 11:25 PM
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Re: Pedanticism

I must confess to being a pedant, though I try not to be publicly.

However, I really have to bite my tongue (or, more pedantically, fingers) when I see such things as errant apostrophes and glaring misspellings.

Seriously, I think that pointing out mistakes - even if the intention is to be helpful - is usually not well received.
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23-02-2016, 09:01 AM
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Re: Pedanticism

Psst

I think the thread title should be pedantry.

If you're going to be a proper pedant, might as well pedant properly!

I'll just get my coat
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23-02-2016, 09:06 AM
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Re: Pedanticism

Originally Posted by dinahsmum ->
Psst

I think the thread title should be pedantry.

If you're going to be a proper pedant, might as well pedant properly!

I'll just get my coat
Theres always one isnt there? lol
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23-02-2016, 09:43 AM
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Re: Pedanticism

Pedantry can be very irritating indeed. Since my husband's illness which trashed half his brain he has turned into a bit of a pedant!
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23-02-2016, 09:50 AM
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Re: Pedanticism

Originally Posted by dinahsmum ->
Psst

I think the thread title should be pedantry.

If you're going to be a proper pedant, might as well pedant properly!

I'll just get my coat
@ DM ...

you can't possibly be one too can you DM
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23-02-2016, 10:11 AM
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Re: Pedanticism

I think maybe there are a few "closet" pedants in the woodwork
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23-02-2016, 10:15 AM
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Re: Pedanticism

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@ DM ...

you can't possibly be one too can you DM
I'm saying nothing 'til my lawyer arrives
 
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