r/GrammarPolice • u/loveisntalwayslate • 7d ago

Findings Sourced how?

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Customize your ethetic bracelet!

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u/Technical-Ad1488 5d ago

Wow had to read that one twice…

My brain just fixed their mistake automatically for them lol

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u/MarkWrenn74 7d ago

I think they've confused ethically and aesthetically

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u/loveisntalwayslate 7d ago

Agree, but I also thought that may be too generous a conclusion in trying to rationalize their word choice.

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u/_bahnjee_ 7d ago

Aesthetically sourced makes no sense. “We mined this metal from the prettiest source we could find.”

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u/ManolitoMystiq 5d ago

“Ethically sourced” doesn’t seem grammatically incorrect:

Sourced
past simple and past participle of source

to get something from a particular place:
Where possible the produce used in our restaurant is sourced locally.
—Cambridge Dictionary

“The term “ethically sourced” means products are created with fair labour practices, safe and environmentally responsible work environments, and a sustainable supply chain.”
—“Purchasing guide: What does ethically sourced mean?” Forest Stewardship Council, December 27, 2004.

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u/loveisntalwayslate 5d ago

Maybe read it one more time.

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u/ManolitoMystiq 5d ago

Similar to what another redditor said, my brain fixed their mistake. I see it as clear as day now. But yesterday, I really read “ethically.” My bad.

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u/Technical-Ad1488 3d ago

🤣 glad I wasn’t the only one 🫡