News Ayaneo Flip DS and Flip KB aren't dead after all — Ayaneo claims a misunderstanding

[Admin]

Ayaneo Flip KB and Flip DS are abruptly un-canceled following a "clarification" from Ayaneo.

Ayaneo Flip DS and Flip KB aren't dead after all — Ayaneo claims a misunderstanding : Read more

 

[helper800]

Hopefully, there will be enough for genuine enthusiasts, and scalpers won't ruin the whole party as they are often wont to do.

Some grammar issues here.

 

[edzieba]

Some grammar issues here.

Seems perfectly correct to me. "Wont to do" (note the lack of apostrophe) = "are commonly found to do" or "are likely to do".

 

[helper800]

Seems perfectly correct to me. "Wont to do" (note the lack of apostrophe) = "are commonly found to do" or "are likely to do".

The last part, "are often wont to do," is completely nonsensical to me. I wonder if this is more of a UK English type of vernacular or written word usage. I have never heard or read that verbiage before.

 

[edzieba]

The last part, "are often wont to do," is completely nonsensical to me. I wonder if this is more of a UK English type of vernacular or written word usage. I have never heard or read that verbiage before.

It's used in both British and American English.

 

[helper800]

It's used in both British and American English.

It seems to be such a rare word that when written in a google prompt it is thought to be "won't" misspelled.

 

[TheyCallMeContra]

It seems to be such a rare word that when written in a google prompt it is thought to be "won't" misspelled.

and that's why humans write these

 

[Kidd N]

It's used in both British and American English.

I have never seen an American usage of are wont to do. Can't speak for the UK.

 

[helper800]

I have never seen an American usage of are wont to do. Can't speak for the UK.

The writer of the article is from the US it seems, but I still agree. I have never seen such usage. I guess I should read some more.