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Spoils alert warning

PostPosted: Thu Jun 02, 2016 3:57 pm
by mrswdk
Concise description:
  • Change 'less spoils' to 'fewer spoils'

Specifics/Details:
  • At present the alert which pops up if you try to cash in only 1 or 2 spoils says 'you have selected less than 3 spoils' (or something like that)
  • This is incorrect grammar - the number of spoils being discussed is quantifiable, so the message should say 'fewer'

How this will benefit the site and/or other comments:
  • Promotes good English
  • Raises standards

Re: Spoils alert warning

PostPosted: Thu Jun 02, 2016 3:58 pm
by mrswdk
This forum is run by self-styled native speakers of English - let's native this mother up!

Re: Spoils alert warning

PostPosted: Sat Jun 04, 2016 6:01 pm
by IcePack
Either statement works, while fewer might be slightly better.

Re: Spoils alert warning

PostPosted: Mon Jun 06, 2016 3:19 am
by mrswdk

Re: Spoils alert warning

PostPosted: Mon Jun 06, 2016 7:16 am
by Dukasaur
Agreed.