Posted on Sep 26, 2014
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you're and your ... it's and its

Do the differences matter to you? They matter to me, but I get that not everyone cares about these things. Maybe we should?

You're probably thinking there are more important things to worry about. That's certainly true, but I maintain that your possible misuse of these words and their variants could reflect negatively, to some people, at least. I say it's important! What is your opinion?
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LTC Stephen C.
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It matters to me, CW5 (Join to see)! I'll even edit my responses on RP when I notice grammar and spelling errors!
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SPC James Mcneil
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"It never ceases to amaze me that intelligent well educated and ambitious people frequently overlook the number one skill that positions them ahead of the crowd." Patricia Fripp

While in that quote, she was talking about public speaking skills, I personally expand that to overall communication skills. With the exception of putting in things like "*grin*" into a social media site like this or FB, I tend to make my communications professional in nature. I am by no means perfect in this regard, but I do try. Correct spelling matters to me. Correct grammar matters to me.
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LTC Operations Officer (Opso)
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Their they're CW5 (Join to see) no reason to be sad.
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SPC Enlisted
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Yes, it does bother me. Their lack of attention to detail or just plain incompetency rubs off on others forcing them to commit the same errors as well. I have witnessed this, however, it could be different for others.
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