Curse

subarucar · Oct 15, 2009, 03:06 AM // 03:06

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Originally Posted by BlueXIV

I'm fairly sure the "official" correct grammatical expression is "he or she" or "he/she" or paraphrased with "one," but they is generally widely accepted

"One" can apply to anyone, and is not directed at a specific person.

e.g.
"He can drive a car" applies to the person that "He" is directed at.
"One can drive a car" applies to anyone.

"He or she" doesn't sound quite right when placed in some sentances.

"He or she went into the house" - see what I mean?

Words usage also varies throughout contries, e.g. in Australia a "Thong" is a style of sandal, whereas in New Zealand a "Thong" is an item of female underwear.
While a usage of a word may be perfectly acceptable in New Zealand/UK/US, it might be seen as incorrect in Scotland/Australia/Wales.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Singular_they

It's basically getting away from the male superiority into the politically correct world we live in. In fact it has been in use for a long period of time, the PC thing has just made it far more popular. Singular "They" has appeared in many texts by authors such as C.S. Lewis,
Thackeray and Jane Austin.

@Eragon - Whats your point? - I see nothing wrong with what I have posted, perhaps you could enlighten me to my shamefully obvious mistake that has been hinted at by your useless +1 post.

@Arcole - The vast majority of the AHD panel (Above that 82% mark as far as I know) were born before 1950. Before all this gender sensetive crap came in. Perhaps that says something about their opinions, I would consider that biased, just as I would if it was made up of txt mad teenagers.

I would like to support whoever suggested we get back to art. I'd like to see some nice pictures

Arcole · Oct 15, 2009, 03:38 AM // 03:38

If you guys want nice pictures here you go:

subarucar · Oct 15, 2009, 03:47 AM // 03:47

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Originally Posted by Arcole

If you guys want nice pictures here you go:

Haha, thanks for the laugh

I just hate it when someone attempts to correct me on my English when theirs isn't perfect. I'm sure many people will feel the same.

EDIT: Some tips since this is the Arts forum: The grammer Nazi's need to have a bloodthirty battle for grammar supremacy.

Arcole · Oct 15, 2009, 03:49 AM // 03:49

I was not trying to "correct" your english, I was just stating amazement at becoming plural, it's not always a bad thing.

subarucar · Oct 15, 2009, 04:01 AM // 04:01

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Originally Posted by Arcole

I was not trying to "correct" your english, I was just stating amazement at becoming plural, it's not always a bad thing.

If you think I was using singular "they" as a plural then I would consider you to be correcting my English. From the context it should be assumed that I was using singular "They". If I was using plural they I would have been talking about multiple people. You were the one who apparently did not request a piece to draw, hence it is common sense to assume that my usage of "They" was singular. That usage of "They" can be debated, but hopefully somewhere else from now on.

More pictures please

I might actually do something of my own - someone post a request.

Invertation · Oct 15, 2009, 12:38 PM // 12:38

Very well then. A small waterfall in a dense forest, light trickling down through the leaves, sparkling off the flow of the stream. Rounded rocks protrude at random in the water, covered in a light moss film. Ferns line the edge of the water, with a tree every so often, leaves far enough down to touch the water.
Good luck.

subarucar · Oct 15, 2009, 06:44 PM // 18:44

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Originally Posted by Invertation

Very well then. A small waterfall in a dense forest, light trickling down through the leaves, sparkling off the flow of the stream. Rounded rocks protrude at random in the water, covered in a light moss film. Ferns line the edge of the water, with a tree every so often, leaves far enough down to touch the water.
Good luck.

Never tryed water before, but Ill give it a shot.

EDIT: Added request:
This is very vague, so that artist will need an idea or two here: "The odd one out"

Edit: Nevermind, I'm far to busy at the moment, someone can take Invertation's request if they want.