Tass' Mental Challenge - Starts Wed 10/24 @ 6pm EST - Page 2

**Chromer** · 10-23-2007, 05:20 PM

Let me try this.

**phe0nixblade** · 10-23-2007, 05:23 PM

I wanna try. But I think I'll need reminded... :/

**gnr61** · 10-23-2007, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrRubix

Actually gnr, it's perfectly valid to have a non-followed apostrophe if the preceding letter is also an s.

in terms of possessives, this only applies to names of ancient historical figures (weirdly).

for example, Jesus', or Zeus'

MrRubix · 10-23-2007, 05:27 PM

Wha? That isn't true at all. It's done to compensate for awkwardness

**ninjaKIWI** · 10-23-2007, 05:29 PM

I'm in. xD

**Tasselfoot** · 10-23-2007, 05:33 PM

uh... you can put me in the same class as Jesus or Zeus. I don't mind.

mike2727 · 10-23-2007, 05:36 PM

this is going to be a blast!

**talisman** · 10-23-2007, 05:38 PM

I'm stupid but bored, so I'll try.

**gabgabo** · 10-23-2007, 05:41 PM

Worth a try, see you tomorrow.

**EAGAMES** · 10-23-2007, 05:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tasselfoot

i've informed some smart FFRers about this... like EAGAMES! Hopefully he will give Rubix a run for his money.

Awww, im touched.

**Sprite-** · 10-23-2007, 05:59 PM

rofl. eagames, its in the sport

XBmaster · 10-23-2007, 06:35 PM

I should be here for the start.

DXY · 10-23-2007, 06:42 PM

I'll try (but fail).

**gnr61** · 10-23-2007, 07:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrRubix

Wha? That isn't true at all. It's done to compensate for awkwardness

I'm basing info off of some stylistic writing and grammar-related books I've read to help with my essay writing. My favorite that mentions this rule is Elements of Style, by William Strunk. I think it's rule 2 or 3 or something.

ryanisadouche · 10-23-2007, 07:38 PM

I'm in, but quick question.

Should we PM our answers instead of posting, so others can't just copy?

Or is it just first and second to post the right answer

magirocker · 10-23-2007, 07:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tasselfoot

uh... you can put me in the same class as Jesus or Zeus. I don't mind.

Rofl!

In. If these are half as good as Rubix's, these will be awesome. Or they could be better. Time will tell...

MrRubix · 10-23-2007, 07:44 PM

If it's anything like the riddles I made in my tournament, the method of submission is revealed if you solve the riddles correctly.

**DrugstoreCowboy** · 10-23-2007, 07:51 PM

i suppose ill give it a shot.
someone needs to go up against rubix

**dore** · 10-23-2007, 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrRubix

Actually gnr, it's perfectly valid to have a non-followed apostrophe if the preceding letter is also an s.

nope

For singular nouns you always include the 's (excepting of course Jesus and Moses); for plural nouns you only have the apostrophe.

MrRubix · 10-23-2007, 08:13 PM

No, not true. The Jesus/Moses thing is a valid case, yes, but there are many cases where s' is acceptable for singular nouns. To say that only ancient names/etc are able to have s' is incorrect

Edit: I should say, it is nonstandard -- but not incorrect.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apostro...ive_apostrophe
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saxon_genitive

Anyways kinda silly to argue over it lol, it's more a matter of convention

10-23-2007, 05:20 PM	#21
Chromer Hookers and Blow Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: You heard the robot. No fun. Age: 34 Posts: 4,981	Re: Tass' Mental Challenge - Starts Wed 10/24 @ 6pm EST Let me try this. __________________

10-23-2007, 05:23 PM	#22
phe0nixblade Praise the sun mofo Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lordran Age: 32 Posts: 4,281	Re: Tass' Mental Challenge - Starts Wed 10/24 @ 6pm EST I wanna try. But I think I'll need reminded... :/ __________________

10-23-2007, 05:27 PM	#24
MrRubix FFR Player Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: New York City, New York Posts: 8,340	Re: Tass' Mental Challenge - Starts Wed 10/24 @ 6pm EST Wha? That isn't true at all. It's done to compensate for awkwardness

10-23-2007, 05:29 PM	#25
ninjaKIWI plain old ugly ass dumbas Join Date: Aug 2006 Age: 31 Posts: 3,303	Re: Tass' Mental Challenge - Starts Wed 10/24 @ 6pm EST I'm in. xD

10-23-2007, 05:33 PM	#26
Tasselfoot Retired BOSS Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Widget Heaven Age: 40 Posts: 25,184	Re: Tass' Mental Challenge - Starts Wed 10/24 @ 6pm EST uh... you can put me in the same class as Jesus or Zeus. I don't mind. __________________ RIP

10-23-2007, 05:36 PM	#27
mike2727 FFR Player Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Ottawa, Canada Age: 31 Posts: 971	Re: Tass' Mental Challenge - Starts Wed 10/24 @ 6pm EST this is going to be a blast! __________________ Best FC's: Adult's Sketchbook, Turbulence, Hellbeat v1 Want a favourites category in FFR? If so, click Here.

10-23-2007, 05:38 PM	#28
talisman Resident Penguin Join Date: May 2003 Age: 37 Posts: 4,598	Re: Tass' Mental Challenge - Starts Wed 10/24 @ 6pm EST I'm stupid but bored, so I'll try.

10-23-2007, 05:41 PM	#29
gabgabo FFR Veteran Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Canada Age: 31 Posts: 1,811	Re: Tass' Mental Challenge - Starts Wed 10/24 @ 6pm EST Worth a try, see you tomorrow. __________________ Click here to feed me a Rare Candy!

10-23-2007, 05:59 PM	#31
Sprite- HAVE ME WITH VODKA Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Long Island, New York Age: 35 Posts: 7,316	Re: Tass' Mental Challenge - Starts Wed 10/24 @ 6pm EST rofl. eagames, its in the sport

10-23-2007, 06:35 PM	#32
XBmaster FFR Player Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 324	Re: Tass' Mental Challenge - Starts Wed 10/24 @ 6pm EST I should be here for the start. __________________ Most Recent AAA = Tom Savini vs Greg Nicotero [Heavy] Best AAA = Kick It Skill Tokens = 58 Style of play: INDEX

10-23-2007, 06:42 PM	#33
DXY FFR Player Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Derby, UK Posts: 56	Re: Tass' Mental Challenge - Starts Wed 10/24 @ 6pm EST I'll try (but fail). __________________ www.soundclick.com/oni91 Where the boundaries of sanity blur.

10-23-2007, 07:38 PM	#35
ryanisadouche FFR Player Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Canada Age: 34 Posts: 666	Re: Tass' Mental Challenge - Starts Wed 10/24 @ 6pm EST I'm in, but quick question. Should we PM our answers instead of posting, so others can't just copy? Or is it just first and second to post the right answer

10-23-2007, 07:44 PM	#37
MrRubix FFR Player Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: New York City, New York Posts: 8,340	Re: Tass' Mental Challenge - Starts Wed 10/24 @ 6pm EST If it's anything like the riddles I made in my tournament, the method of submission is revealed if you solve the riddles correctly.

10-23-2007, 07:51 PM	#38
DrugstoreCowboy Is Famouz Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Michigan Age: 36 Posts: 3,409	Re: Tass' Mental Challenge - Starts Wed 10/24 @ 6pm EST i suppose ill give it a shot. someone needs to go up against rubix __________________

10-23-2007, 08:13 PM	#40
MrRubix FFR Player Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: New York City, New York Posts: 8,340	Re: Tass' Mental Challenge - Starts Wed 10/24 @ 6pm EST No, not true. The Jesus/Moses thing is a valid case, yes, but there are many cases where s' is acceptable for singular nouns. To say that only ancient names/etc are able to have s' is incorrect Edit: I should say, it is nonstandard -- but not incorrect. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apostro...ive_apostrophe http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saxon_genitive Anyways kinda silly to argue over it lol, it's more a matter of convention Last edited by MrRubix; 10-23-2007 at 08:19 PM..

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