Organization held secret interest meeting

[33girl]

It only bothers me in print. That's a very Pittsburghese way of speaking. However, the Pittsburghers who have been doing it for generations were able to spell it correctly.

Any organization who doesn't advertise openly that they are looking for new members usually 1) doesn't want new members or 2) has a pretty good idea of the new members they want and are already in contact with them through other means. As private organizations, that is their prerogative.

[ree-Xi]

Originally Posted by 33girl

It only bothers me in print.

Me, too. There are plenty of people who pronounce f and v similarly, so I only get itchy when I see it written or in print.

[MaryPoppins]

Originally Posted by ree-Xi

Me, too. There are plenty of people who pronounce f and v similarly, so I only get itchy when I see it written or in print.

I get so itchy about "would've" versus "would of" that I have been known to correct strangers.

[sigmadiva]

Originally Posted by 33girl

Any organization who doesn't advertise openly that they are looking for new members usually 1) doesn't want new members or 2) has a pretty good idea of the new members they want and are already in contact with them through other means. As private organizations, that is their prerogative.

To the bold: This is the most likely answer.