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![]() Michael Bryant wrote: From: Larry Ozarow Everybody spells embarrassment with two "r"s. It's the correct spelling. You might want to look in a recent dictionary. The American spelling is with one R. Sure Mike, whatever you say. I have three kids in school, so we've got plenty of recent dictionaries in the house, not to mention there are a few on the net. If you have a dictionary that says "embarass" is acceptable, you really ought to consider replacing it. If you ever find yourself having to write something formal, and you rely on it, you could end up looking foolish. Here in rrs looking foolish is a requirement. |
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![]() Michael 'I lied about having a PhD' Bryant wrote: From: Larry Ozarow If you have a dictionary that says "embarass" is acceptable, you really ought to consider replacing it. If you ever find yourself having to write something formal, and you rely on it, you could end up looking foolish. Here in rrs looking foolish is a requirement. Hey, Oz, before you look any more foolish, try punching the word (with only one R) into a search browser. If you're correct you should get no hits, right? This is a foolish thing to argue over, but you seem to have a dire need to prove that you are always right. Take the browser test. Both spellings are correct. One is the American version and one is the British version. Context: Why does Lare always use British spellings? And why do you want to claim you have a PhD, or lie about it Fat Boy? Have a nice day. And, really, look it up in a dictionary. A former spelling bee champ that can't type, You can't even tell the truth either! |
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![]() Michael Bryant wrote: From: Larry Ozarow If you have a dictionary that says "embarass" is acceptable, you really ought to consider replacing it. If you ever find yourself having to write something formal, and you rely on it, you could end up looking foolish. Here in rrs looking foolish is a requirement. Hey, Oz, before you look any more foolish, try punching the word (with only one R) into a search browser. If you're correct you should get no hits, right? Not necessarily Fat Boy! This is a foolish thing to argue over, but you seem to have a dire need to prove that you are always right. And you have a dire need to prove you're retarded! Believe me, we already know! |
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![]() Michael Bryant wrote: From: N8KDV And you have a dire need to prove you're retarded! Believe me, we already know! And I think most folks have decided what to think about you, too. I'm sure they have Fat Boy, much as they've decided what to think about you! You're a liar and a fabricator! Proven facts! |
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Mike, thanks for the ad hominem. Now, try punching
the words "acceptible," "irregardless," or "accomedate" into your web browser. Did you get any hits? Sure you did, and guess what? None of those words is a real word or an acceptable spelling of one. Web browsers don't spell-check, they just return lists of web-sites where a word or phrase appears. A lot of people use these words, or commit these spelling mistakes, and your browser, like a good robot, just reports them. If this supposed American spelling is real, why can't you just return a simple link to an actual reference site that says so? I did look the word up, as I implied in my earlier post, where I said I had current dictionaries in my house, and none of the dictionaries I have, or could find on the web, listed "embarass." Here is a link to a site called "Searchspell," a commercial spell-checking product www.searchspell.com/word/wordem/embarass.html It uses "embarass" as an example of a common spelling error that it will protect its users from. Everyone makes spelling mistakes and typos. Why can't you just admit that you were mistaken or just skipped a keypress and let it be done? Instead you have to make up a factoid about British vs. American, or drag in an irrelevancy like web-hits. You don't need Steve Lare, you are your own worst enemy. Michael Bryant wrote: From: Larry Ozarow Hey, Oz, before you look any more foolish, try punching the word (with only one R) into a search browser. If you're correct you should get no hits, right? This is a foolish thing to argue over, but you seem to have a dire need to prove that you are always right. Take the browser test. Both spellings are correct. One is the American version and one is the British version. Context: Why does Lare always use British spellings? Have a nice day. And, really, look it up in a dictionary. A former spelling bee champ that can't type, Michael Bryant, WA4009SWL Louisville, KY R75, S800, RX320, SW77, ICF2010K, DX398, 7600G, 6800W, RF2200, 7600A GE SRll, Pro-2006, Pro-2010, Pro-76 (remove "nojunk" to reply) |
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![]() "Larry Ozarow" wrote in message ... Mike, thanks for the ad hominem. Now, try punching the words "acceptible," "irregardless," or "accomedate" into your web browser. Did you get any hits? Sure you did, and guess what? None of those words is a real word or an acceptable spelling of one. Web browsers don't spell-check, they just return lists of web-sites where a word or phrase appears. A lot of people use these words, or commit these spelling mistakes, and your browser, like a good robot, just reports them. If this supposed American spelling is real, why can't you just return a simple link to an actual reference site that says so? I did look the word up, as I implied in my earlier post, where I said I had current dictionaries in my house, and none of the dictionaries I have, or could find on the web, listed "embarass." Here is a link to a site called "Searchspell," a commercial spell-checking product www.searchspell.com/word/wordem/embarass.html It uses "embarass" as an example of a common spelling error that it will protect its users from. Everyone makes spelling mistakes and typos. Why can't you just admit that you were mistaken or just skipped a keypress and let it be done? Instead you have to make up a factoid about British vs. American, or drag in an irrelevancy like web-hits. You don't need Steve Lare, you are your own worst enemy. Michael Bryant wrote: From: Larry Ozarow Hey, Oz, before you look any more foolish, try punching the word (with only one R) into a search browser. If you're correct you should get no hits, right? This is a foolish thing to argue over, but you seem to have a dire need to prove that you are always right. Take the browser test. Both spellings are correct. One is the American version and one is the British version. Context: Why does Lare always use British spellings? Have a nice day. And, really, look it up in a dictionary. A former spelling bee champ that can't type, Spelling bee champ my ass. More like spelling bee chump. |
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