Saying "Us" & "We" when talking about the team you like

[BigDDude]

Agreed, but you forget that we shorthand everything we say/write...

This "we" thing seems to spill over into other parts of life I see. Leave it to me to be different, to not do things like everyone else.

 

[MilkSpiller22]

They aren't. They're fans....sure they may effect the game environment, but they aren't part of the team.

creating a homefield advantage =/= part of the team

Is the ball boy part of a team, or do you have to play or coach to be part of a team... I think this thread should branch out and define what does being part of a team mean and who can be part of a team...

 

[BigDDude]

Is the ball boy part of a team, or do you have to play or coach to be part of a team... I think this thread should branch out and define what does being part of a team mean and who can be part of a team...

Fair enough. With more info comes more and better understanding.

 

[MilkSpiller22]

This "we" thing seems to spill over into other parts of life I see. Leave it to me to be different, to not do things like everyone else.

I mean i agree that it is annoying, and many overuse it... But i dont know if it is actually wrong...

 

[Forty_Sixand2]

I say when referring to my college team. I am a Hokie. I may not be a Hokie football or basketball player, but I am a Hokie. I don't say it for pro teams though. I am not a Capital. I am not a National. I am a Capitals and Nationals fan.

 

[BigDDude]

it's just a message board not a resume or business letter. typing your thoughts out as quickly as you can are part of the nature of the beast. misusing ellipses is fun too.....

Agreed. It's not that I make it a mission or anything. I will still use it as a reflection of intellegence myself, as, we have little else to go on, and, I want to avoid spending time in discussions with fools if at all possible.

To each their own....

 

[MilkSpiller22]

Agreed. It's not that I make it a mission or anything. I will still use it as a reflection of intellegence myself, as, we have little else to go on, and, I want to avoid spending time in discussions with fools if at all possible.

To each their own....

Just wondering, did you misuse commas on purpose to be ironic?? not to mention the other gramatical mistakes!!!

 

[BigDDude]

I mean i agree that it is annoying, and many overuse it... But i dont know if it is actually wrong...

Wow. Whow knew I would be able to wrap several subjects/points here into a nice little bundle.

The reason to point out things are wrong is not always to shame the offending party. If said party is receptive, you can show them why what they are doing is wrong, and, they will stop doing it.

What I have in mind with the above is texting. I see it is more and more acceptable to spell phonetically at best, and use just letters and symbols at worst.

If this goes on long enough, it will proably end up being pretty much universally accepted.

Then, who will be left that really knows how to spell?

I just see this as possibly a very slippery slope.......

 

[BigDDude]

Just wondering, did you misuse commas on purpose to be ironic?? not to mention the other gramatical mistakes!!!

No. I screw up, just like everyone else. And, I just admit it, and move on. However, I don't mind being corrected, as, how else can I learn from my mistakes?

 

[trojanfan12]

I don't think I'm part of them team. At least with the Padres and Titans, I just identify so closely with them that I.... well, maybe you're right. I almost do feel like I'm somehow connected to the team. I'm trying to come up with a way to explain how I feel, but I guess that's pretty much it.

I think that there is an emotional connection that sometimes overrides the logical. Fans know they are not actually part of the team, but are emotionally and to an extent, financially invested in the team. I think this has alot to do with the use of "we" and "us"!!

Besides, when I'm watching USC, I know if my USC mini-helmet isn't placed in just the right spot by my t.v. "we" are not going to win!!

 

[Tigertowner68]

No. I screw up, just like everyone else. And, I just admit it, and move on. However, I don't mind being corrected, as, how else can I learn from my mistakes?

Same with me...I don't mind being corrected.

One exception though, is my Motorola Droid.

I had to fire spell check. Drove me crazy. It was trying to use words that did not even fit. Worse, it disallowed me from using those cute little four letter words that come in s-o-o handy.

 

[Tigertowner68]

Who does it?

Who hates it?

I hate it, but I keep catching myself doing it about my team.

ARRRGHH there I go again...my team...

 

[MilkSpiller22]

Wow. Whow knew I would be able to wrap several subjects/points here into a nice little bundle.

The reason to point out things are wrong is not always to shame the offending party. If said party is receptive, you can show them why what they are doing is wrong, and, they will stop doing it.

What I have in mind with the above is texting. I see it is more and more acceptable to spell phonetically at best, and use just letters and symbols at worst.

If this goes on long enough, it will proably end up being pretty much universally accepted.

Then, who will be left that really knows how to spell?

I just see this as possibly a very slippery slope.......

Just for argument sake then why is using the "we" and "us" wrong?? and in your explanation can you define "team"??

 

[BigDDude]

Just for argument sake then why is using the "we" and "us" wrong?? and in your explanation can you define "team"??

In the context of sports and sporting teams, I feel that "we" and "us" should be reserved for members or employees of said team.

And, a team is a group of people playing together against another team in a game, match, or sporting event.

 

[RobBase]

Most Steelers fans actually played for the team when they won all those Superbowls. You didn't know that?

 

[MilkSpiller22]

In the context of sports and sporting teams, I feel that "we" and "us" should be reserved for members or employees of said team.

And, a team is a group of people playing together against another team in a game, match, or sporting event.

By your definition of team then i agree with you nobody should call themselves "WE", or "us"... But i am sure there are much looser definitions- including allowing coaches to be part of a team...

But i do believe it is all about your personal definition of team to answer if using those words are wrong...

 

[MilkSpiller22]

If sports is a business, and business cant thrive without money... then teams need their fans... if fans are needed to create a team then it could be argued that fans are just as part of a team than anyone else...

 

[BigDDude]

By your definition of team then i agree with you nobody should call themselves "WE", or "us"... But i am sure there are much looser definitions- including allowing coaches to be part of a team...

But i do believe it is all about your personal definition of team to answer if using those words are wrong...

Semantics can be and are fun sometimes, huh?

 

[MilkSpiller22]

Semantics can be and are fun sometimes, huh?

In a civilized conversation?? yes!!! but there is nothing worse than when the discussion is getting heated, and someone catches you on semantics and misses the hole point!!!

 

[BigDDude]

In a civilized conversation?? yes!!! but there is nothing worse than when the discussion is getting heated, and someone catches you on semantics and misses the hole point!!!

Agreed. I hope I did not do that here with you. In fact, if anyone were to follow my posts, I think they would find me to be a pretty helpful guy. That's right, I actually think I am and try to be helpful here.

Just don't ask me about my success rate.....