Is alright all right?

[ash48]

When I Google the word "alright" I find that it's not considered acceptable English. The word doesn't sit too well with me when I read it and yet it seems to be acceptable and used a lot. Perhaps if it's used in the context of "it's ok" rather than "everything is right", then it's acceptable?? Is it something a beta should pick up when proof reading?

*head scratch*

And (whilst I'm on word usage)... why do I cringe when I see the word "cum" as opposed to "come"? "Cum" just doesn't look right. Is it? Does it matter? Hmmm... probably not. If the porn is hot enough a word shouldn't matter. But I tend to turn away more often when I see that word used for some reason.

(Yay, seeing Sherlock Holmes today. Hope it's good!)

Comments

[turquoisetumult.livejournal.com]

I remember editing a story with a teacher once in HS. She came across my "alright" and she said "No. It's all right." Ever since I've written it as all right, but I dunno.

English is such a strange language, man! I was (practically born and) raised with it but I will never get over its quirks.

[ash48.livejournal.com]

English is SO SO strange. I am no master of it - I really wish I was (especially being a teacher!). I have to say reading fanfic has certainly made me more aware of it. The good and the bad.

xx

[turquoisetumult.livejournal.com]

Yep, I definitely need to improve it too because I'm going to be a teacher as well. :)