[GiRTh]

Originally posted by Tom_
I didn't say I had a problem with grammar

Anyway I think this is getting a little silly now. A big deal being made out of nothing.

That's what happens when you start criticising spelling and grammar. Every body makes mistakes. Even professional writers have been known to write run on sentences, use ie when it should be eg, use commas when they should use semi-colons and even split of infinitive. Pointing it out always irritates people.

[Dr43%er]

"Spelling doesn't bother me. Grammar doesn't bother me. Using the wrong word does!"

But surely if they knew they meant "their" but put "there" then they have used the right word, but just spelt it incorrectly.

If the had put "there" and had meant to put "there" when it should have been "their" then it would have been the wrong word.

[bridge7too7far]

Wats spellin got to do with squaters or grammer indeed. Get back on track

[Tom]

Originally posted by GiRTh

That's what happens when you start criticising spelling and grammar. Every body makes mistakes. Even professional writers have been known to write run on sentences, use ie when it should be eg, use commas when they should use semi-colons and even split of infinitive. Pointing it out always irritates people.

You are missing the point. Spelling & grammar doesn't bother me. Using the wrong words does.

Originally posted by Dr43%er
"Spelling doesn't bother me. Grammar doesn't bother me. Using the wrong word does!"

But surely if they knew they meant "their" but put "there" then they have used the right word, but just spelt it incorrectly.

If the had put "there" and had meant to put "there" when it should have been "their" then it would have been the wrong word.

There and their are completely different words and on more than one occasion I've seen him do this. Again I repeat I did not mean to be picky. I was helping him know the correct word to use as I know he wasn't doing it intentionally.

All this fuss over nothing

[Shaun]

Originally posted by Tom_

Shaun will clearly know I'm only messing.

I'm actually deeply offended.

[Shaun]

Originally posted by GiRTh

It's nice to see you're all in synch and everything.

Suggesting?

[Dr43%er]

"There and their are completely different words"
I am not saying they are not. But how do you know they had said the wrong word and not just spelt it wrong? oh, and nodis...... **** off.

[GiRTh]

Originally posted by Dr43%er
oh, and nodis...... **** off.

LOL

He's back.

[Tom]

Originally posted by Dr43%er
"There and their are completely different words"
I am not saying they are not. But how do you know they had said the wrong word and not just spelt it wrong? oh, and nodis...... **** off.

Because he has said it at various points in the thread and in other posts which is why I said it. I feel it will be beneficial to him.

[Captain.Remy]

Guys you are way too dramatic for a single word used at the wrong place ! I think we all understood what word should have been instead, it's not the end of the world !

And the topic was about the squaters right if you remember....

[iam5tv]

I agree that squatting is a subject that most people disagree with. The first thing you all need to understand is what was mentioned about UNUSED or ABANDONED property - where the owner is not using the property and sometimes doesn't even know they own it. So it just sits there.
In a country where there is a housing shortage, wouldn't you say that leaving properties empty is irresponsible considering how much need there is for them? The Govt is going mad putting up new builds all the time just to house people, so why would they uphold your right to leave a house sitting there doing nothing?
If Joe Squatter decides to wander in and start living there then he is making more use of the property than the owner. After 12 years - which as the owner is plenty of time to get your act together - nobody has said anything, then why not punish the lazy owner and hand the property over to the squatter? Its the same priciple as finding a wallet in the street and handing it in. If nobody claims it in a certain period, then it becomes theirs.

If you don't want squatters, then secure your property while you leave the place empty (e.g. while applying for a grant) and make sure that you can prove it is secured, like take photos of all the locks. Then if you get a squatter, you can prove they committed breaking and entering.

But if you leave the door open and wander off for 20 years, don't expect that you will be able to come back and move back in - that is irresponsible use of property.