Its/it's proper usage

Antilles

pickarooney wrote: »

Stripey Cat wrote: »

No - Thank You....

Yours isn't a question or an opening to discussion, it's an expression of scorn, which is fine in Spell Czechs or Ranting and Raving. Besides, you obviously do understand that it's because 'lose' has a long 'oo' sound that people make the mistake.

Sorry, Stripey Cat - you loose!

Stripey Cat

pickarooney wrote: »

Yours isn't a question or an opening to discussion, it's an expression of scorn, which is fine in Spell Czechs or Ranting and Raving. Besides, you obviously do understand that it's because 'lose' has a long 'oo' sound that people make the mistake.

I didn't realise you thought you could read my mind. My mistake.

For the record, I wasn't being scornful of anyone. I genuinely don't understand why people make this mistake. It seems so clear which is which, but so many people get it wrong it's becoming mainstream.

I was hoping that there was a chance that there could be a discussion of the reasons behind this mistake, but, as you say, it's better not to, except by you, doing what you said we shouldn't do, telling me what I "obviously" understand, by reading my mind.

Thanks again.

pickarooney

In what way is it clear that 'lose' is pronounced /luz/ and 'loose' is pronounced /lus/?
You're simply being disingenuous now and spoiling the thread.

Stripey Cat

pickarooney wrote: »

In what way is it clear that 'lose' is pronounced /luz/ and 'loose' is pronounced /lus/?

Sorry, where did I say this?

pickarooney wrote: »

You're simply being disingenuous now and spoiling the thread.

I am, am I? Thanks for that. I'll stop.

God forbid someone else might be dictating what can and can't be said, ascribing views to others, contradicting themselves, and generally throwing shapes.

That would be awful.

pickarooney

If you're looking for a row, go somewhere else. Thread has been successfully killed. Cheers.