Fan fic rant

lose
v. lost [ lôst, lst ], los·ing, los·es
v. tr.

1. To be unsuccessful in retaining possession of; mislay: He's always losing his car keys.


2. To be deprived of (something one has had): lost her art collection in the fire; lost her job.


3. To be left alone or desolate because of the death of: lost his wife.


4. To be unable to keep alive: a doctor who has lost very few patients.


5. To be unable to keep control or allegiance of: lost his temper at the meeting; is losing supporters by changing his mind.

loose
adj. loos·er, loos·est

1. Not fastened, restrained, or contained: loose bricks.


2. Not taut, fixed, or rigid: a loose anchor line; a loose chair leg.


3. Free from confinement or imprisonment; unfettered: criminals loose in the neighborhood; dogs that are loose on the streets.


4. Not tight-fitting or tightly fitted: loose shoes.

I'm just sayin'. They are VERY different words and should not be used interchangeably. Especially during a sex scene.

(no subject)

*looks at flist skip=390*

*despairs*

Yes, this is what I'll be doing tonight. So prepare for comments on things you said ages ago and don't care about anymore.

I'll also be re-writing my story for the contest, as I got word from the assitant editor that they have no problem with the livejournal posting, so keep your fingers crossed for creative brilliance.

Also, I need to scam a cigarette from someone. It's research, honest!

(no subject)

*watches news*

*worries*

*laughs a bit at newspeople too scared to say anything cuz they messed it up so badly in 2000*