point of you vs point of view :

point of you or point of view

Your viewpoint on a subject is your “point of view,” not your “ point of you.” “Your” and “of you” mean the same thing, and combining the two makes little sense; but the expression really gets weird when it turns into “my point of you,” “her point of you,” “their point of you,” etc.

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Definitions
  point of view
  • n  a mental position from which things are viewed
  • n  the spatial property of the position from which something is observed
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  point of view
  • Another Point of View: What is happening at the Idyllwild Fire Department
    Share/BookmarkEditor’s note: Following the story in last week’s edition and my column about the Idyllwild Fire Commission’s response to a Letter to the editor from Commissioner Dr. Charles “Chip” Schelly, we have received two responses. One, below, very thoughtful and specific, is printed as “Another point of view.” The second letter, briefer, but also sharing [...]
    June 13, 2013 - Idyllwild Town Crier
  • Broc Cellars: Urban winery with a singular vision
    Chris Brockway, the founder of Broc Cellars in Berkeley, is man with a point of view when it comes to making wine, a trait he admires in other winemakers. Continue reading »
    June 13, 2013 - Berkeleyside
  • CHELSEA: CHS alumnus makes argument for statewide debate leagues
    CHELSEA — Hayden Uihlein understands the value of being able to argue on behalf of a chosen point of view, not just for the purpose of winning over minds, but also as a means of self-motivation in the academic world.
    June 13, 2013 - The Chelsea Standard