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Why do people keep using "should of" and "could of"?

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by Sajan, Jul 29, 2018.

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  1. Sajan

    Sajan Member

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    When did this start?
    It's like the entire internet forgot it's should have (should've) or could have (could've).

    And yes, I have given up on correcting "your" vs. "you're"

    Example comment on the interwebs: Your an idiot. I should of punched you.

    [​IMG]
     
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  2. CCity Zero

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    I've never really bothered to correct people w/ your/you're. I'll just reply with it used properly in future replies (if I get a chance to). Some learn, some don't, and others don't seem to care (since they're not writing an important doc etc.). Regardless, great lesson/reminder here.
     
    #2 CCity Zero, Jul 29, 2018
  3. Asian Sensation

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    Ur doin the rite thing by not correcting people. There prolly appreciative of u not making dem feel dumber then you.
     
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    1. It's easier to type "should of" instead of "should've"

    2. "Should of" phonetically sounds like it's right, so it's hard to fault people for that.
     
    #4 Juxtaposed Jolt, Jul 29, 2018
  5. The Hunted

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    Because they are probably nazi pedophiles. Same assholes who block the escalator.
     
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  6. Buck Turgidson

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    Thank you for not using the non-word "irregardless".
     
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    You should of started a thread about tacos. You could of, you know. I like tacos.
     
    #7 Deckard, Jul 29, 2018
  8. CCity Zero

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    Haha, now, "irregardless" ouch! I'm not the grammar police, but that word needs to go away. :)
     
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    what are your thoughts on "further" versus "farther," OP?
     
    #9 Os Trigonum, Jul 29, 2018
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  11. theimpossibles1

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    I wish I would of started this thread.
     
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  12. Reeko

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    should of/could of sounds like should’ve/could’ve when you’re talking

    people also say “I could care less” a lot

    doesn’t bother me tho
     
    #12 Reeko, Jul 29, 2018
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    I ain't new diz was hapnen ... o_O
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    #13 BamBam, Jul 29, 2018
  14. Bob Barker 007

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    Well, OP, grammar and spelling are tuff. I hate that one also.
     
    #14 Bob Barker 007, Jul 29, 2018
  15. K mf G

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    I agree OP, that's why 90% of the time I always use
    shoulda
    coulda
    woulda
     
    #15 K mf G, Jul 30, 2018
  16. JuanValdez

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    Since long before the internet.
     
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  17. No Worries

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    Kinda been going on for awhile.

    The purpose of communication is to communicate, right? Has shouldof/couldof ever left you confused?
     
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  18. K mf G

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    That's not the way grammar nazism works. Language is a concrete concept which does not allow for creativity and adaption even out side of the standard formal version of it.
     
    #18 K mf G, Jul 30, 2018
  19. The Hunted

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    It's not creativity, it's ignorance. People who say "should of" probably dont read a lot, and have never seen the correct phrase written out.
    They probably can't find the time to read because they're too busy being killing puppies and tripping old ladies on the street.
     
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    Xerobull You son of a b!tch! I'm in!

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    Dreamers vs Procrastinators
     
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