Why are so many people misspelling "protester" lately?

[LucyParsons]

I was beginning to think *I* was wrong, so I looked it up:

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/protester

[Boojatta]

1. Perhaps they're protesting against standard spelling?

[Cruzan]

2. Misspell it how? Protestor?

[proud2BlibKansan]

3. The one that drives me nuts is LOSE

as in the opposite of WIN. Versus LOOSE as in the opposite of TIGHT.

[Catch22Dem]

5. Whatever ya stinkin' looser

;) LOL

[LucyParsons]

9. pleased to meat you

[Catch22Dem]

17. Their is no reason for you're misuse of meat!

If I wanted to misuse meat, I would just stay home. :rofl:

[Malikshah]

22. Saw the thread, and this mistake immediately came to mind

My students are constantly making this mistake and it infuriates me. It is a basic word and not hard to type...

[Aloha Spirit]

4. I am always bias toward the French spelling: protesteur

[Catch22Dem]

6. I was behind a car that said "honk if your an 08 grad"

I was thinking the driver maybe SHOULDN'T be one of them! I hate the misuse of your/you're

[bananas]

7. Both spellings are correct.

I even looked it up: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/protestor
Merriam-Webster too: http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/protestor

[LucyParsons]

8. rrrrrrrrrrreally?

I've NEVER seen it until recently, and it strikes me as wrong for that reason. Maybe this is some kind of weird regional thing. :shrug:

[benddem]

11. NO protestor

is a noun for one who protests...please look it up. Both spellings are correct but Protestor gives more emphasis to the individual.

[Boojatta]

12. What's the matter with the finger that you use to type the letter R?

Perhaps you should consult a docter.

[LucyParsons]

14. onno monno pia

;)

[Boojatta]

15. Maya Cruelpa?

[LucyParsons]

16. U-S-A! U-S-A! Your all morans.

[Catch22Dem]

18. I like this one best!

Good post :rofl:

[lame54]

10. 'cause they're morans

[Boojatta]

13. If I hear another peep from you...

I'll contact the OED and advise them to add "moran" as an alternative spelling of "moron."

[Igel]

19. Frequencies can explain your qualms.

Google both forms.

"Protester", 6.2 million hits; "protestor", 460k. One's more than ten times more common. I can't help but wonder if there's a geographic bias, as well.

I figure it's the same with "advisor" vs. "adviser".

At least "insure" and "ensure" seem to have finally paired spellings with meanings, at least in the US. But I could be wrong.

The claim that the -or form accentuates the individual more is just ... well ... silly.

[ColbertWatcher]

20. Because there unable to use spellcheck? n/t

[apocalypsehow]

21. Speaking of which, I haven't been able to get DU's spellcheck to work for me the last day or so.

Is anyone else having this problem? :shrug: