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Old 10-12-06, 10:38 AM
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Originally Posted by amf1932
WOW!! Don't be so technical, since this is the way the majority of people describe a "VIN".

To make you feel better, and not be so peeved, I edited my former post.
You’re right. I’m a PITA nut about those things. You should see me jump out of my seat when someone on TV says, “He should be hung,” or “She lives in the Ukraine.”
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Old 10-12-06, 11:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Magellan
You’re right. I’m a PITA nut about those things. You should see me jump out of my seat when someone on TV says, “He should be hung,” or “She lives in the Ukraine.”
Just an added note:
Put the words, "VIN Numbers", with the quotes into a search engine and you'll see what I mean.
Here's an example: http://www.autoinsurancetips.com/vin.htm
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Originally Posted by amf1932
Just an added note:
Put the words, "VIN Numbers", with the quotes into a search engine and you'll see what I mean.
Here's an example: http://www.autoinsurancetips.com/vin.htm
And your point is?
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Old 10-12-06, 02:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Magellan
And your point is?
My point is simply this: Whether you use "VIN" or "VIN Number" they are both considered acceptable!! Calm down!
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I disagree. Just because the error is made so often, both in print and via the spoken word, that doesn’t make it acceptable, anymore that any misuse of English somehow becomes proper grammar by virtue of the mistake being made by so many.

I agree it’s no big deal. We’re free to write and speak as we want, but these redundancies (Vehicle Indentification Number Number) often reflect one’s educational challenges, and I believe they should be avoided. I certainly make my own grammatical errors from time to time, but I hate to do it because I feel it makes me look stupid.
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