Comments on: Not-So-Black Friday Preview: Best Buy

By: Stephen

Stephen — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 06:38:57 +0000

Who really gives a crap whether that apostrophe is supposed to be there anyway? The remainder of the article was well written and if you haven’t noticed, far worse mistakes are made all over the Internet daily, even on reputable news sites. I can forgive one apostrophe, when it’s something that didn’t detract from what I was reading. Though I’m sure the apostrophe is quite happy to have its day in the sun!

By: Pat Barringer

Pat Barringer — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 22:25:00 +0000

Dave is correct – just like the way the author wrote “CDs and DVDs” and “HDTVs” at the end of the article. That’s straight out of “Elements of Style.”

By: Curtis Carmack

Curtis Carmack — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 19:41:31 +0000

Dave,

In standard American grammar, an apostrophe is required for the plural of any acronym. Although this convention is slowly dying, Harry has it right. In standard UK grammar, that apostrophe would be omitted.

Curt

By: Dave Barnes

Dave Barnes — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 23:12:29 +0000

Harry,

What?! “SKU’s don’t match”

I am sure you meant to write “SKUs don’t match”

Do I need to send you a basic grammar book?

,dave