A/An and FF

[Evastio]

So let's say you're going to type up a sentence that refers to an Eyes on Final Fantasy thread. I know you all abbreviate Eyes on Final Fantasy as EoFF. Do you say "a EoFF Thread" or "an EoFF Thread"?

[Goldenboko]

An EoFF thread.

[Rocket Edge]

An.

[Tavrobel]

"An."

In all cases, if you use the term EoFF before the word "thread" and after you use an indefinite article, it must always take "an" because EoFF begins with a vowel, the first letter starts with a vowel sound, and said out loud as either letters or its acronym, it still takes the "e" sound. Unabbreviated, it's "Eyes," another word that begins with a vowel/vowel sound.

[Clouded Sky]

EoFF most definitely starts with an E. So "AN". :)

[Tasura]

A thead at EoFF =D?

But you yourself said an Eyes on final Fantasy thread, so an EoFF thread would be the same.

[Psychotic]

I love it when I see an EoFF thread with a multi-option poll.

[Clouded Sky]

I love it when I see an EoFF thread with a multi-option poll.

Oh you are just SOOOOOOO sly Psy. *sigh* :love:

[rubah]

"That one thread, you know?"

[Raven Nox]

It's "an", but I clicked on the "a" option, because paying attention to what you're doing is overrated.

[Odaisé Gaelach]

"An".

I say EoFF as each individual letter. E-O-F-F. So it's "An EoFF thread."

[oddler]

OOC: I could care less.

Yeah, right. It's definitely an. :rolleyes2

[Evastio]

I messed up this thread big time. :(

Could a Mod/Administrator change EoFF to FF in the polls? For some reason I typed EoFF instead of FF in the poll. Or even better could you close/delete this thread and I'll make another thread like it just not so messed up.

[fire_of_avalon]

I'll fix the poll. The rest of you jerkwads stop being jerkwads.

[Evastio]

I'll fix the poll. The rest of you jerkwads stop being jerkwads.

That'll mess up the votes though. Is there any possible way to erase the votes on a poll?

[fire_of_avalon]

Okay, I'll take away all the votes and everyone can vote again! Bwahaha.

[Tavrobel]

Well, technically, we can't ALL vote again, because it seems according to the vB I have already voted. I'd still use "an" because I don't EVER say Final Fantasy out loud in real life. That would just be silly.

[Evastio]

Well, technically, we can't ALL vote again, because it seems according to the vB I have already voted.
At least we can still post what we voted for.

Personally I voted for "a FF" because FF is a acronym of Final Fantasy. I apply the a/an to what the acronym stands for, not the acronym itself.

[rubah]

it's not letting me vote;.; FOOOOOOOOOOOOOA

Evastio, the point of a/an isn't to make grammatical sense, it's to help the English language flow better, so despite what the letters stand for, you should always make that liason action occur.

[Odaisé Gaelach]

it's not letting me vote;.;

Same here! :weep::weep:

[bipper]

"An."

In all cases, if you use the term EoFF before the word "thread" and after you use an indefinite article, it must always take "an" because EoFF begins with a vowel, the first letter starts with a vowel sound, and said out loud as either letters or its acronym, it still takes the "e" sound. Unabbreviated, it's "Eyes," another word that begins with a vowel/vowel sound.

Tarv, I am convinced that you invented knowlage. If I did not GOE so much, I would be lost, and need to use you as a crutch. Since I do GOE [so much] I will just use you :jokey:

[Clouded Sky]

I change my vote! I change my vote! :(

[KH-Cloudy]

I never really thought of it o.o that was the first time it came up since i joined =P and i dont know what do put for those options

~IT'S WACK!

[Raven Nox]

For Final Fantasy, it's "a". I think it sounds better with an "a" anyway. xD Now it's actually a good thing that I misvoted the first time.

[Tasura]

For Final Fantasy, it's "a". I think it sounds better with an "a" anyway. xD Now it's actually a good thing that I misvoted the first time.

But hes talking about FF not Final Fantasy, I agree that a goes with Final Fantasy, but I still think an goes better with FF.

[Raistlin]

Personally I voted for "a FF" because FF is a acronym of Final Fantasy. I apply the a/an to what the acronym stands for, not the acronym itself.

That's wrong. It's the sound, not the letter or what it stands for. "A Final Fantasy thread," but "<i>an</i> FF thread."

[Raven Nox]

For Final Fantasy, it's "a". I think it sounds better with an "a" anyway. xD Now it's actually a good thing that I misvoted the first time.

But hes talking about FF not Final Fantasy, I agree that a goes with Final Fantasy, but I still think an goes better with FF.

Yeah, I guess you're right. Now I'm back to 'idiot that doesn't pay attention.' Wonderful. xD

[Rostum]

An FF thread.

[Tasura]

For Final Fantasy, it's "a". I think it sounds better with an "a" anyway. xD Now it's actually a good thing that I misvoted the first time.

But hes talking about FF not Final Fantasy, I agree that a goes with Final Fantasy, but I still think an goes better with FF.

Yeah, I guess you're right. Now I'm back to 'idiot that doesn't pay attention.' Wonderful. xD

I never said that xD

[boys from the dwarf]

i think it should be "an FF" and not "a FF."

my reasoning.

1. first. saying "a FF" sounds wierd and "an FF." doesnt.

2. although "an" is only suppose to be used before vowels, "F" is pronounced "eff". and e is a vowel so thats why i think it should be "an FF".

[Orion Zero]

I love it when I see an EoFF thread with a multi-option poll.

You aint alone there. I voted for every option, I couldn't help myself. It's a n addiction... Dammit, now I'm saaaaad. :(

[Levian]

Yep, as mentioned earlier, "Eyes on Final Fantasy" is a pretty bad example since it starts with a vowel either way. However, I always put AN in front of all abbreviations. I can't think of an exception.

[Tasura]

Its all based on sound, you dont say an Europe *insert thing here* and thats becuase of the sound of the Eu sounding like a y.

[Shaun]

I'd talk about the content of the thread, so I'd say neither. For example...

"You know, that EoFF thread that states Ken is a ponce."

[Tasura]

I'd talk about the content of the thread, so I'd say neither. For example...

"You know, that EoFF thread that states Ken is a ponce."

Except for the topic and polloptions were changed to FF instead of EoFF, get with the time man and discuss the current topic.

I still say "an" fits ^^;

[Peter_20]

Well, according to English pronounciation rules:

"an"

...because saying "a ef-ef thread" feels very, very stiff. :D

[Dignified Pauper]

it depends on the starting sound.

An eff eff thread.
An Eee oh eff eff thread.


I'm an english major.

[Raistlin]

However, I always put AN in front of all abbreviations. I can't think of an exception.

"A BBC broadcast."

[Old Manus]

I'm going to break the mould and say A.