Grammar change?

[triston220]

The description for the board 'Spam' is "Post counts do not increase". To me, I think grammar wise this sentence is incorrect. I think it should be changed to: "Post count does not increase in this section".

Thanks.

[Jamesy]

I think this is somewhat nit picking and the message as it stands is perfectly fine.

[Samantha]

I noticed that the other day. After thinking about it it does make sense. So any would work in my opinion - no need to change.

[triston220]

Well what about "Post count does not increase"? I don't think "Post counts" doesn't sound right.

[Josh]

To be perfectly honest, this is just nitpicking. Yes it could be fixed but it's just wasting time which could be spent on real issues.

[triston220]

To be perfectly honest, this is just nitpicking. Yes it could be fixed but it's just wasting time which could be spent on real issues.

It really wouldn't take much time up at all. I don't think it's nitpicking. I'm just a bit OCD about grammar and spelling. :P

[Mathew]

The grammar is perfectly fine here. I'm not seeing a problem.

[triston220]

The grammar is perfectly fine here. I'm not seeing a problem.

I don't think it looks right.

[Mrs.McCall]

The grammar is fine. It's using the plural post counts to inform users that post counts do not increase. It's a grammatically correct sentence.

[triston220]

The grammar is fine. It's using the plural post counts to inform users that post counts do not increase. It's a grammatically correct sentence.

But "Post counts" is known as "Post count".

[Aidenn]

Its there to do a job simply stating post count won't increase in that section, it does its job, end of.

[Mathew]

But "Post counts" is known as "Post count".
But "Post count do not increase" doesn't make sense.
I think if you're silly enough to not understand what it means, then you shouldn't be on the internet in the first place :P

[triston220]

But "Post count do not increase" doesn't make sense.
I think if you're silly enough to not understand what it means, then you shouldn't be on the internet in the first place :P

That's why I suggest it be changed to "Post count does not increase." And if I don't know what it means, then how would I be able to give a suitable alternative?

[Nemo]

That's why I suggest it be changed to "Post count does not increase." And if I don't know what it means, then how would I be able to give a suitable alternative?If you dont understand what it means now then you're an idiot plain and simple. You do understand what it means and no one has ever had trouble understanding what it means so its a stupid hypothetical situation. Its just nitpicking like people have said and there's honestly no point discussing this any further. I dont even know why im replying to this because you cant grasp the basic fact that no one really gives a damn about 2 words that make sense changed or not. Just give it up.

[Inseriousity.]

Personally, I think people are being a bit harsh on you!

I agree with you that it would sound better with your alternative but I also agree with the others that it isn't such a big thing. I'm on the fence... it's not very comfy but oh well.

[myke]

Are you really that bored? lol

Looks alright to me, but adding 'do not' or w.e it is you said would make it better but it's really not much of a problem

[triston220]

If you dont understand what it means now then you're an idiot plain and simple. You do understand what it means and no one has ever had trouble understanding what it means so its a stupid hypothetical situation. Its just nitpicking like people have said and there's honestly no point discussing this any further. I dont even know why im replying to this because you cant grasp the basic fact that no one really gives a damn about 2 words that make sense changed or not. Just give it up.

I said that it doesn't really matter, but people keep replying, so I reply to them. I'm waiting for the thread to be closed.



Personally, I think people are being a bit harsh on you!

I agree with you that it would sound better with your alternative but I also agree with the others that it isn't such a big thing. I'm on the fence... it's not very comfy but oh well.

Thank you. :) It's not that big a deal but I thought I would mention it anyway.

[Nemo]

I said that it doesn't really matter, but people keep replying, so I reply to them. I'm waiting for the thread to be closed.
By replying to them, you're defending your arguement, thus continuing the thread. The thread is likely to not be closed, so if you stop replying, so will people, and it'll die down in no time.

[triston220]

By replying to them, you're defending your arguement, thus continuing the thread. The thread is likely to not be closed, so if you stop replying, so will people, and it'll die down in no time.

I've requested for the thread to be locked. And if you read the content of my posts you will realize that I'm not trying to defend my 'argument'.

[Nemo]

That's why I suggest it be changed to "Post count does not increase." And if I don't know what it means, then how would I be able to give a suitable alternative?


I've requested for the thread to be locked. And if you read the content of my posts you will realize that I'm not trying to defend my 'argument'.
That is quite clearly defending your post. No way around that.

And they won't lock it because locking your own threads is a VIP Feature. So it doesnt matter if you request it.

[triston220]

That is quite clearly defending your post. No way around that.

And they won't lock it because locking your own threads is a VIP Feature. So it doesnt matter if you request it.

I was replying to another post. Not arguing my original post. If you stop posting, then I won't have to reply. You are the one that is continuing the argument.

[Nicola]

I think it's fine really and isn't a major issue. It makes perfect sense :P

Now let's close this thread before it gets taken a little further than it should ;) Have a nice new year everyone!