Photos In The Sales Section

[struth]

whomever i was the object of her desires until i showed her a picture of Marco

[Marco]

Then she ran a mile!

Marco.

[Barry]

As the Oxford English Dictionary is, and always has been, the definitive source of what is, or isn't, correct, I'm afraid we need to accept that what was once incorrect may not me nowadays.
As somebody mentioned earlier, the language changes with time so perhaps we are becoming the modern versions of those complaining about thou, ye etc being changed.

The OED simply records the usage of the English language, and provides the origin (or first use) and etymology of a word in question. It does not advise on the correct or appropriate use of a word. The latter is not the purpose of a dictionary.

[Gaz]

The online one does

That's where most of the quotes I've posted came from

[struth]

Always liked Chambers.

[Mike Reed]

The OED simply records the usage of the English language, and provides the origin (or first use) and etymology of a word in question. It does not advise on the correct or appropriate use of a word. The latter is not the purpose of a dictionary.

By way of using example phrases and sentences, my New O.E.D. does indicate (appropriate) usage; it borders on the encyclopaedic in places. (Dammit ! Sucked in again !)

[Mike Reed]

Always liked Chambers.

Very good for soliciting, too; possibly where you were prepositioned ?

[Barry]

By way of using example phrases and sentences, my New O.E.D. does indicate (appropriate) usage; it borders on the encyclopaedic in places. (Dammit ! Sucked in again !)

My 2-volume Shorter OED (1978), does give example phrases and sentences, but these are all historical uses by writers and poets. The only guide to the appropriate usage, or not, is through comments that, for example, the usage is obsolete, or regarded as coarse slang etc.

[Pharos]

"Therefore, the sort of people we want on AoS, are those who push themselves and strive for excellence, rather than simply settle for mediocrity."

If this is directed at me, I suggest that if you had seen just how hard I have been pushing myself over the last ten years Marco, (resulting in heart failure), you might then see why there are some things at which I do not want to keep driving myself hard.

[Marco]

Nope, not at all. It was a general observation. In any case, I hope you've since made a full recovery and are feeling much better now

Marco.