The fact that it is tangentially related to the post doesn't make it any less valuable. As a non-native speaker I find this discussion as interesting as the or

The fact that it is tangentially related to the post doesn't make it any less valuable. As a non-native speaker I find this discussion as interesting as the original post. I like to hear native speakers give their "opinions" on all matters language as it lightens some dark alleys of the language that are otherwise inaccessible. Today's lesson: "it needs repaired" is equally puzzling for some native speakers as it seems to be a regional thing :) Also: yinzers.