Why is it that language threads make us crazy?

Cloud · 03-31-2007, 01:46 PM

Threads about proper grammar and language use are consistently among the most contentious on all forums I've passed through.

Why?

Is it simply because people tend to point out other people's mistakes, and the tone therefore becomes defensive?

or is it something deeper?

Dagney · 03-31-2007, 01:53 PM

IMO, it's not the content of the thread, it's the 'holier than thou' attitude that bleeds through the postings that I think people tend to take offense to.

I'm by no measure a grammar nazi....heck, I'm lucky to have it all spelled right

elSicomoro · 03-31-2007, 02:01 PM

We used to be much harder on people for that sort of thing here back in the day. I look back at that time and chuckle now.

ravenranter · 03-31-2007, 03:46 PM

will use of lower case really offend people? i'm intelligent enough, but lazy.

03-31-2007, 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dagney

IMO, it's not the content of the thread, it's the 'holier than thou' attitude that bleeds through the postings that I think people tend to take offense to.

I'm by no measure a grammar nazi....heck, I'm lucky to have it all spelled right

Bla,bla,bla...yadda-yadda-yadda... get a' life, just spell it correctly.

:p

TheMercenary · 03-31-2007, 05:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dagney

IMO, it's not the content of the thread, it's the 'holier than thou' attitude that bleeds through the postings that I think people tend to take offense to.

I'm by no measure a grammar nazi....heck, I'm lucky to have it all spelled right

I agree with this; I see it more often in argument or disagreement.

Sheldonrs · 03-31-2007, 06:36 PM

I don't mind being corrected and I do it myself sometimes, but it pisses me off when someone acts like I just killed their first born child if I use a coma too many times or make a spelling error.

03-31-2007, 06:39 PM

Try and realize it is not about you, control freaks have issues and it is just them working them out on your post. It is best to just make a joke about it or another post with more commas.

Happy Monkey · 03-31-2007, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Sheldonrs

I don't mind being corrected and I do it myself sometimes, but it pisses me off when someone acts like I just killed their first born child if I use a coma too many times or make a spelling error.

You fucking bastard! It's C-O-M-M-A!

SteveDallas · 03-31-2007, 06:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rkzenrage

Try and realize it is not about you, control freaks have issues and it is just them working them out on your post.

This is a run-on sentence.

03-31-2007, 07:16 PM

You really think so, I mean, I could be... I'm not sure, I'll have to look at it some more, perhaps later.

Sheldonrs · 03-31-2007, 08:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Happy Monkey

You fucking bastard! It's C-O-M-M-A!

Not when I get done with you!!!

Cloud · 03-31-2007, 09:31 PM

Gee, "grammar nazi" and a fuck, within 10 posts, and there's not even a point in contention. See what I mean?

elSicomoro · 03-31-2007, 11:43 PM

Hey, I'm all for arguing just to hear myself and others talk.

zippyt · 03-31-2007, 11:50 PM

What the HELL am I doing in this thread ?????

03-31-2007, 01:46 PM	#1
Cloud ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,360	Why is it that language threads make us crazy? Threads about proper grammar and language use are consistently among the most contentious on all forums I've passed through. Why? Is it simply because people tend to point out other people's mistakes, and the tone therefore becomes defensive? or is it something deeper? __________________ "Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards!"

03-31-2007, 01:53 PM	#2
Dagney The Prodigal Brat Returneth Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: North Cackalacky Posts: 1,107	IMO, it's not the content of the thread, it's the 'holier than thou' attitude that bleeds through the postings that I think people tend to take offense to. I'm by no measure a grammar nazi....heck, I'm lucky to have it all spelled right __________________ The Constitution gives every American the right to make a total fool out of himself. But that doesn't mean you need to.

03-31-2007, 03:46 PM	#4
ravenranter Mystical Miscreant Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: asteroid B-12 Posts: 46	will use of lower case really offend people? i'm intelligent enough, but lazy. __________________ "One never ought to listen to the flowers..." - The Little Prince

03-31-2007, 06:36 PM	#7
Sheldonrs Master Dwellar Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 4,412	I don't mind being corrected and I do it myself sometimes, but it pisses me off when someone acts like I just killed their first born child if I use a coma too many times or make a spelling error. __________________ Laugh and the world laughs with you; cry and the world laughs AT you.

03-31-2007, 09:31 PM	#13
Cloud ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,360	Gee, "grammar nazi" and a fuck, within 10 posts, and there's not even a point in contention. See what I mean? __________________ "Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards!"

03-31-2007, 02:01 PM	#3
elSicomoro Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 12,486	We used to be much harder on people for that sort of thing here back in the day. I look back at that time and chuckle now.

03-31-2007, 06:39 PM	#8
rkzenrage Guest Posts: n/a	Try and realize it is not about you, control freaks have issues and it is just them working them out on your post. It is best to just make a joke about it or another post with more commas.

03-31-2007, 07:16 PM	#11
rkzenrage Guest Posts: n/a	You really think so, I mean, I could be... I'm not sure, I'll have to look at it some more, perhaps later.

03-31-2007, 11:43 PM	#14
elSicomoro Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 12,486	Hey, I'm all for arguing just to hear myself and others talk.

03-31-2007, 11:50 PM	#15
zippyt LONG LIVE KING ZIPPY! per Feetz Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Arkansas Posts: 7,661	What the HELL am I doing in this thread ????? __________________ "Success is getting what you want. Happiness is wanting what you get. " Brother Dave Gardner

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