Post #3629378
2026-06-29 05:10 UTC
The apostrophe-s construction “it’s” suffices for both the contractive form “it is” as well as the possessive form of “it”. “Its” exists solely to satisfy the craven pedantry of elementary school English teachers. Nothing of value is lost by abandoning this archaic construction.
“Its” is deprecated.
Downvote all you like; pedant tears are full of electrolytes.
Replies (3)
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@LogicalDrivel@sopuli.xyz 2026-06-29 05:42
You know, i wasn’t going to, but I could really use some electrolytes. Thanks :)
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@thespcicifcocean@lemmy.world 2026-06-29 07:12
Is they’re and their deprecated too?
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@DupaCycki@lemmy.world 2026-06-29 07:22
“Its” is deprecated. Looks like your brain is deprecated.