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I see it referenced constantly here, not quite as much on Reddit. I know what it means, but just wondering why such the popularity over on this side of the fence?

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[โ€“] [email protected] 12 points 6 months ago (3 children)

Sorry, this is the third incorrect "it's" that I read today, and if I don't point out it should be "its" I'm going to explode.

I'm sorry good sir have a nice day.

[โ€“] [email protected] 5 points 6 months ago

Scratching an itch about its it's usage today. /j Have a nice day! :)

Here's some chaos English for others to read if they had not done so. Yes, it's about pronunciation but possibly still relevant.

[โ€“] [email protected] 5 points 6 months ago (2 children)
[โ€“] [email protected] 9 points 6 months ago (1 children)

That's what they said at the start of enshittification. Spelling and grammar actually do fucking matter and I don't care who hates me for my opinion this time

[โ€“] [email protected] 2 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) (1 children)

I just couldn't couldn't help myself from replying to them** with another incorrect use of its.

[โ€“] [email protected] 4 points 6 months ago

Uhoh I think I'm having another stroke

[โ€“] [email protected] 3 points 6 months ago

A man should choose he's words carefully

[โ€“] [email protected] 4 points 6 months ago (1 children)
[โ€“] [email protected] 4 points 6 months ago (1 children)
[โ€“] [email protected] 4 points 6 months ago

*it'shittification