Re: Pedanticism 101 (was: [DL] Rpg classes (WAY OT))

["Leybourne, Brian" <Brian.Leybourne@airnz.co.nz>]

> > I wouldn't dream of it, prettyboy :-)
> 
> Isn't "prettyboy" [sic] two words?

Sorry.. regional differences. Here in NZ (and Australia probably)
'prettyboy' is a relatively common word, and it's one word, not two.

And even if I *were* wrong, you would be too, as it would be 'pretty-boy'
rather than 'pretty boy' (which would be similar, but less derogatory.)
 
> Yes, but there is a subtle difference between a misspelling 
> and a typo.  A
> misspelling is when one doesn't know how to spell a word and guesses
> incorrectly.  A typo is when one knows how to spell something 
> but hits the incorrect keys.

So you're saying that you can't be bothered spellchecking/proofreading your
writing at all? But you're not only an English Major, you're also an editor
and worked as a proofreader, so how could you *possibly* let common typos
through?

Under the circumstances (i.e. in your case, given your background), I have
to say that letting through a common typo is actually *worse* than not
knowing how to spell a word.

Sloppy Nick, very very sloppy.

Brian "Don't try to out-pedant me. You will lose" Leybourne.

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