Gramer Nazis Unite!

[Aliantha]

I think we'd all be in trouble if that were the case.

[meph]

Having worked with people for whom English is a second language, I'd just like to point out that I'm grateful when I can get the gist of what they're saying. That said, I've had to strive to ensure that most formal communications I get are vetted thoroughly to ensure that they really mean what they say if the subject is complicated beyond a brief thought.

Here's one from a former Director I reported to:

"Should be do imp PRD?"

That'was typical.

I find I really don't care about the grammar or spelling as long as the purpose is clear. One of the problems with email is that folks limit their attention to what is written last. It's rare in the corporate world that people quote in the context of the message sent.

One of my pet peeves is typing up a detailed reply *without top posting* and have someone dash off a one sentence reply that indicates they haven't read it.

While we're on the subject, the spelling and grammar checkers are another problem in that people tend to make the assumption that it's gotta be correct if it passed.

I'm off my soapbox, dammit.