- I don't like YOU leaving early.
- I don't like YOUR leaving early.
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I'm voting to close this question as off-topic because April Fools. – tchrist Apr 01 '15 at 21:33
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Well, in formal terms the 2nd is the correct one:
Barron's Pocket Guide to Correct English - Page 20 Michael Temple - 2004
WRONG: I don't like you leaving early.
RIGHT I don't like your leaving early.
However, the first is accepted in informal speech or writing and has a slightly different meaning:
I don't like that you're leaving early.
Also, have a look at the previous thread referred in an answer.
Marius Hancu
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