OMG, that appears to be more of a thing than I ever would've thought
'how much items do' - About 2,340 results (0.41 seconds)
― The Mandolinrainian (Old Lunch), Tuesday, 23 February 2021 14:38 (three years ago) link
there's so much less examples of "x or fewer" around that i would find that jarring. it's weird people feel strongly about this. usages that are common and understood within the language aren't wrong, irregardless of what people were taught
― Towards a Britain-Free Planet (Left), Tuesday, 23 February 2021 14:49 (three years ago) link
If you didn't see it, the last post on the second-thoughts thread, pertaining to this one, is pretty great.
― clemenza, Tuesday, 23 February 2021 15:08 (three years ago) link
“Hopefully this year will allow us less virtual and more socially distanced in person events!”Shut the fuck up
― calstars, Monday, 20 September 2021 00:13 (two years ago) link
i find myself caring about the distinction fewer and fewer
― ✖, Monday, 20 September 2021 00:26 (two years ago) link
It feels good to have the knowledge necessary to draw a fine distinction that is rarely required, unless it spoils your ability to discern when it isn't required and turns you into a monster.
― it is to laugh, like so, ha! (Aimless), Monday, 20 September 2021 01:17 (two years ago) link
I get paid to make prose conform to the preferences of whoever is paying me at any given moment. Right and wrong are irrelevant, it is just about market forces and my wish to keep my children fed.
― Richard Marxist (Ye Mad Puffin), Monday, 20 September 2021 04:51 (two years ago) link
Grammar Nazis sure do love their Fewer.
― LTJ Jenkem (Noel Emits), Tuesday, 21 September 2021 16:22 (two years ago) link
I enjoy the distinction tbh.
― LTJ Jenkem (Noel Emits), Tuesday, 21 September 2021 16:23 (two years ago) link