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critiquing grammar on the internet is generally a bad idea these days because: 1. typos 2. not everyone is a native anglophone. the web is global. 3. nobody
by beachstartup 10y ago
critiquing grammar on the internet is generally a bad idea these days because:
1. typos
2. not everyone is a native anglophone. the web is global.
3. nobody is an actual grammar expert, including you.
4. avoiding actual discussion is obvious
- contingencies 10y ago3b. supposed authorities are in complete disagreement on fundamental points of grammar (eg. oxford/cambridge disagree on has/have in third person verb of possession; oxford is right historically, cambridge teach far more 2nd language speakers)