Children of a fewer god - my new rebellion

[Glinda]

Originally Posted by tw

In short, it just does not matter.

Oh, it absolutely does matter.

Originally Posted by tw

Only an author choses 'less' or 'few' based only in what he wants to say. He (not an English Nazi) chooses what he thinks best states his point.

And then the author's editors and proofreaders (you know, the "Grammar Nazis" ) correct his shit to remove ambiguity and improve readability. And to protect his moronic ass from rightful criticism.

Originally Posted by tw

Spelling and grammar, in rare all cases, is necessary so that one who reads does not see something different from one who writes it. So better spelling, grammar, and punctuation is useful. Punctuation often more important than spelling or grammar.

Also, "Spelling and grammar ARE necessary . . . " Sheesh.

Originally Posted by tw

Most every English teacher I had was enthralled with following the rules; could not bother with concepts such as logical thought. Another example of one entranced by what they were ordered to believe and with contempt for what is really relevant.

They were lesser thinkers. Hopefully they will become fewer.

Happily, there are plenty of people on the planet with a completely different view. It keeps me in beer and skittles.



Final statement: Words MEAN things. Next time you have something to say about Trump's assenine rhetoric, remind yourself of this. WORDS fucking MEAN THINGS. Neither you nor Trump can hide behind "it doesn't matter."

[xoxoxoBruce]

Editors...

[tw]

Originally Posted by Glinda

Oh, it absolutely does matter.

Everyone knows exactly what that sign means - even with the missing word "and".

A perfect example of what I posted. Only a lawyer would care. Even the judge would probably throw out any resulting lawsuit. Since only English Nazis care about a missing AND.

Eventually the sign will be changed - for the same reason we also clean water spots from windows. It is nice to do. And it certainly is not necessary.

As an IEEE Spectrum article so accurately demonstrated with every sentence full of errors. It was completely readable; the point glaringly well made.

[monster]

Originally Posted by Glinda

Clearly this sign is Grandmatical. But there's no period.

[Gravdigr]

Originally Posted by monster

Clearly this sign is Grandmatical. But there's no period.

Clearly an grandmatical era.