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Mustard M
Mustard Jul 1, 2007 15:04:10
Replying to postman

postman wrote:
and the prize for most pedantic goes to .........
Now for gawds sake just let it lie before someone says something they regret
Actually, seeing as the assumed regret is in the future, I think it would be more correct to say "something they will regret". Saying "something they regret" implies that they already regret it. Seeing as they haven't actually said it yet, they aren't in a position to regret it in the present tense. Can I have my prize now please? ;D

Discalimer: the above is intended as light-hearted fun. Please don't take it seriously!

N nigelswift
nigelswift Jul 1, 2007 16:18:43
Replying to Mustard

Can I have my prize now please?
No.
Future regret would be extremely regrettable since, if one anticipates it, one ought to ensure it never arises or alternatively, try one's best to ensure it doesn't, thereby ensuring that if it does one has nothing to feel regretful about thereby causing it not to exist.

P postman
postman Jul 1, 2007 19:42:43
Replying to Mustard

Mustard wrote:
postman wrote:
and the prize for most pedantic goes to .........
Now for gawds sake just let it lie before someone says something they regret
Actually, seeing as the assumed regret is in the future, I think it would be more correct to say "something they will regret". Saying "something they regret" implies that they already regret it. Seeing as they haven't actually said it yet, they aren't in a position to regret it in the present tense. Can I have my prize now please? ;D

Discalimer: the above is intended as light-hearted fun. Please don't take it seriously!

I didn't say will regret because just maybe someone had already said something they regretted.
I don't think you would like the prize for pedantry