My post, ALLi and Me, has found me quite chastised. My inbox has a few messages telling me I do not deserve to be an author of books if, “I do not use grammatical terms correctly“. My “relaxed attitude towards the written word is to be frowned upon“, and apparently, four people were “offended” by my title. I did not respond via email, I binned them. So, for those of you who took time out to reprimand me, if you are reading this, and don’t forget I know who you are … I make NO apology.
It was intentional, a rhythm of words, a title for a blog post, I did not kill or maim anyone whilst writing the darn thing. I will not bring myself to, “change it before it spreads too far, and I embarras (actual spelling), my self (actual wording). Dear, Concerned Friend … embarrass myself? No, you have done that, sunshine! ALLi and Me – ALLi and I … however you wish it presented, it still exists, I am member – move on!
Maybe we “Brits do, do things differently” I do not care. This is my blog, I rite watt I wont and how I wont two. Please, if you have been offended by my titles, poor gramer, grandmer, grammar, spelling or what-not, then feel free to unfollow. I won’t be offended.
For those of you who forgive my quirks and this rant … I love you, adore you, and am lucky to have you in my life, thank you.
I’d have binned them, too, Glynis. They’re not only rude, but completely missed your point.
Exactly, Margo! I could not believe my eyes! Thanks for dropping by and supporting me. x
LOL Thanks for my morning chuckle, Glynis. You go, Girl!!!!! 😀 ♥
I went, Gina, and so did they! 🙂
Glynis – ignore these stupid people – there is ABSOLUTELY NOTHING wrong with your writing, use of the English Language, story plots, blog titles or anything else!
There are always PEDANTS (aka literary trolls) who have nothing else in their lives to amuse them (or give them a sense of power) so the pester authors like you.
Make yourself a few Troll Bins to store their ramblings in (empty them daily)
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Aw, thanks, Chris. Kind of you to say so, and yes, I will file them away in the bin! 🙂
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Wow, how rude and trollish and completely missing the point! Why do people feel the need to spread anger and hate like that, especially for no reason?
Anyway, they’re wrong, so there. Your post is about you, therefore “me” is correct in that title. You could have used a long form like “exciting news about Alli and me” but it’s your blog and you can title it however you wish!
As an incurable grammar nitpicker it bugs me to see people spreading grammar hate, especially when they’re wrong. If they can’t say anything nice…
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Deniz, you are like a breath of fresh air! Thank you. Hugs and it is good to see you are enjoying your new country. x
Have they never heard of artistic licence?
Yvonne, they have no manners, so am sure they never have bothered to open up their world! 🙂
Good for you, Glynis! What spiteful people they must be. It’s your blog, your way!
Thanks, Gina. I know, spiteful yes, and jealous ‘cos I have fantastic friends!
Dear God, I cannot stand so-called “pretentious” people. Obviously, the joke’s on them. Keep on keepin’ on, Glynis!
Marilyn, I know! Thanks.
Shall we send Fluffy, Destroyer of Worlds after them?
Yes please, William! LOL!
Um, I think you were grammatically correct, Glynis. ALLi and me. Not ALLi and I. Here’s why I say that. http://homeworktips.about.com/od/homeworkhelp/a/iandme.htm
Expand the sentence ‘A story about ALLi and me’ like the examples to see what I mean.
Dale, I know, and that is why I am not justifying myself to them. Thanks for link. 🙂
I thought you might. Good for you! 🙂
You tell those naysayers Glynis. Honestly people will pick anything apart whether it’s correct or not. Just complainers. I’m sharing your blog because all writers have to deal with this eventually. All too often really. Hang in there. Hugs, Barbara
Barbara, they must have all been in the same little ‘clicky’ group. I have stepped away from all communication. Not worth it. Thanks for hug x
Hang on, I missed the comments/posts … are people saying that title is wrong? It’s not wrong, it’s perfectly correct! Anyone with half a brain knows that if you can take out “Alli and” and still have it make sense, then ‘”me” is the correct word in that sentence! Even if it wasn’t, FCOL have people seriously nothing better to do?! But it was. So *raspberries and finger-in-ear-waggling to everyone who made idiots of themselves trying to look clever. Module: Trolling 101: it rarely works. Module: Trolling 102: Get a life.
Terri, yes. I just refused to email back with explanations to them, not worth my time! Modules made me laugh, thanks! 🙂
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Well, I think you know my feelings on this subject. having just binned a few of my own I sympathise. Like you I was astounded at the torrents of abuse and outpourings of anger. Guess not everyone ‘gets’ our quirky nature or clever wordplays. Stay positive, Glynis.
Carol, I felt for you when you suffered the same day! I have moved on and they are out of my life. I am happy with my true friends and followers. I politely point out errors to some folk (mainly the big guns) but never bring them down with abusive emails. Rude and cruel. We are united, Carol. Positive all the way! x