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To: OldPossum

Okay I’ve been lazy. I know the difference between its and it’s, but my smartphone is too stupid to insert the apostrophe when needed.

I applaud you for your attention to the English language. Should you ever confuse “fewer” and “less”, I will be sure to let you know


56 posted on 02/15/2014 2:52:28 PM PST by be-baw (still seeking)
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To: be-baw
Okay I’ve been lazy. I know the difference between its and it’s, but my smartphone is too stupid to insert the apostrophe when needed.

I applaud you for your attention to the English language. Should you ever confuse “fewer” and “less”, I will be sure to let you know.

I see your reference (your post 54). You, of course, understand the difference, which is at variance with at least 80 percent of comments I see on FR that bring up either "its" or "it's.".

If people would notice the spelling as they read published works they would know to spell correctly. More's the pity.

BTW, did you know that Thomas Jefferson maintained that the possessive pronoun should be spelled "it's"?

Do keep me on my toes. I am acutely aware of the difference between "less" and "fewer."

64 posted on 02/15/2014 4:23:11 PM PST by OldPossum ("It's" is the contraction of "it" and "is"; think about ITS implications.)
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