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I have kids that I raise, they are great kids, I love them to death but if someone thinks kids aren't a burden (of any sort) than they're lying.

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[–] mogul@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Did I use it incorrectly? I see it as a comparison of lying vs. not lying.

[–] luminariaprincess@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

I get what you're saying, but in an "if... then..." statement, it's always "then" with an e.

[–] mogul@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

So it isn't a comparison but a state in time? 🤔

[–] luminariaprincess@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)
[–] mogul@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

Dang Englishing is hard.

[–] TrickDacy@lemmy.world -4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Yes, the word "than" is entirely different than the word "then". The most basic of English lessons would make this clear.

[–] mogul@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago (2 children)

If you noticed what I said in my reply I explicitly state why I used it and in the correct usage. It's obvious I understand that they are different and in what content to use either of them in.

[–] Yokozuna@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Don't give fuel to this chud who likes to correct simple grammatical errors on random internet posts like its a big deal. Or just keep making errors out of spite, sounds like a lot of fun.

[–] TrickDacy@lemmy.world -3 points 1 year ago (1 children)
[–] Yokozuna@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)
[–] TrickDacy@lemmy.world -3 points 1 year ago

I am so bothered

[–] TrickDacy@lemmy.world -1 points 1 year ago

Yeah you made absolutely no sense. incorrect usage for sure.