Dec 31, 2016, 11:30 am
Last edit by: tcook052
This new annual thread has been carved out of the previous thread in an effort to reduce the number of megathreads on the AC forum. For those interested previous versions are the original 2004 - 2014 thread , 2015 edition , and 2016 edition.
The original thread started by accident but quickly became a popular place to come and discuss off topic things such as hockey, new movies, or almost anything that wouldn't fit into existing AC forum threads. More Air Canada or Aeroplan topics such as flight feedback, in-flight services issues or mileage earning/redemption are all topics that should go into existing AC forum threads so others can benefit from this information. Topics about hotels or airlines and/or their loyalty programs or should be posted elsewhere on FT as should topics better suited to other forums such as Travel Products for questions about luggage or Travel Photography for discussion about cameras.
While the conversation is more relaxed as it would be in a lounge that doesn't mean however that the FT rules don't apply her as they definitely do so please refrain from controversial topics such as politics or religion, avoid profanities and treat other lounge patrons with the same respect you expect.
Sean Peever
FT Poster
The original thread started by accident but quickly became a popular place to come and discuss off topic things such as hockey, new movies, or almost anything that wouldn't fit into existing AC forum threads. More Air Canada or Aeroplan topics such as flight feedback, in-flight services issues or mileage earning/redemption are all topics that should go into existing AC forum threads so others can benefit from this information. Topics about hotels or airlines and/or their loyalty programs or should be posted elsewhere on FT as should topics better suited to other forums such as Travel Products for questions about luggage or Travel Photography for discussion about cameras.
While the conversation is more relaxed as it would be in a lounge that doesn't mean however that the FT rules don't apply her as they definitely do so please refrain from controversial topics such as politics or religion, avoid profanities and treat other lounge patrons with the same respect you expect.
Sean Peever
FT Poster
The Forum Lounge Thread (2017)
Oct 17, 2017, 8:59 pm
#2882
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YOUR vs YOU'RE
https://www.englishgrammar.org/your-vs-youre/
They are not the same
Tomorrow we'll discuss There, Their and They're
https://www.englishgrammar.org/your-vs-youre/
They are not the same
Tomorrow we'll discuss There, Their and They're
Oct 17, 2017, 9:02 pm
#2883
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I blame all the you're / your and they're / their mistakes on my autocorrect 
Oct 17, 2017, 9:07 pm
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Oct 17, 2017, 9:14 pm
#2885
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YOUR vs YOU'RE
https://www.englishgrammar.org/your-vs-youre/
They are not the same
Tomorrow we'll discuss There, Their and They're
https://www.englishgrammar.org/your-vs-youre/
They are not the same
Tomorrow we'll discuss There, Their and They're
Oct 17, 2017, 9:52 pm
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YOUR vs YOU'RE
https://www.englishgrammar.org/your-vs-youre/
They are not the same
Tomorrow we'll discuss There, Their and They're
https://www.englishgrammar.org/your-vs-youre/
They are not the same
Tomorrow we'll discuss There, Their and They're
Or even better,
http://bayanbox.ir/view/866443920249...UNCTUATION.pdf
Oct 17, 2017, 10:33 pm
#2887
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YOUR vs YOU'RE
https://www.englishgrammar.org/your-vs-youre/
They are not the same
Tomorrow we'll discuss There, Their and They're
https://www.englishgrammar.org/your-vs-youre/
They are not the same
Tomorrow we'll discuss There, Their and They're
Oct 17, 2017, 10:45 pm
#2888
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YOUR vs YOU'RE
https://www.englishgrammar.org/your-vs-youre/
They are not the same
Tomorrow we'll discuss There, Their and They're
https://www.englishgrammar.org/your-vs-youre/
They are not the same
Tomorrow we'll discuss There, Their and They're
Oct 17, 2017, 10:47 pm
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I've never liked that one as an example for this. Even with the various meanings, I can't remember the last time I said "principal".
Not that "principle" is a word I use very often either.
Whereas I use there/their/they're, your/you're, and its/it's many times a day.
Not that "principle" is a word I use very often either.
Whereas I use there/their/they're, your/you're, and its/it's many times a day.
Oct 17, 2017, 10:49 pm
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NYY is really annoying. Like bloody pests.
Oct 17, 2017, 10:58 pm
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"In principle" is quite common. Agreed that "principal" mostly appears when dealing with schools. Except when wrong.
Oct 17, 2017, 11:39 pm
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Absolutely agree though one could argue that Houston, like Cleveland, appear unable to close the deal. 
My dental hygienist especially turned up the torture by a few notches this morning by showing a repeat of last night's game while tearing my gums into shreds.
My dental hygienist especially turned up the torture by a few notches this morning by showing a repeat of last night's game while tearing my gums into shreds.
Last edited by Marlin240; Oct 17, 2017 at 11:52 pm
Oct 18, 2017, 3:35 am
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YOUR vs YOU'RE
https://www.englishgrammar.org/your-vs-youre/
They are not the same
Tomorrow we'll discuss There, Their and They're
https://www.englishgrammar.org/your-vs-youre/
They are not the same
Tomorrow we'll discuss There, Their and They're
Oct 18, 2017, 7:58 am
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The principal reason for knowing the difference between those particular words is that, in principle, using correct spelling demonstrates a mastery of the English language.
Oct 18, 2017, 8:03 am
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