Knowing grammer does not make you smart. Get off your high horses.

Better Perspective wrote:

Your "passionately self-righteous" nonsense is nothing more than a straw man.

No, it was an intentional exaggeration, albeit only a slight one. The LRC message board denizens who devote the time and effort to post these corrections most definitely come across as self-righteous when they do that, regardless of their original intentions.

Better Perspective wrote:

Nine times out of ten this simple correction is responded to with volcanic levels of vitriol.

And why do you think that people who post these "simple corrections" are vilified in that manner? As we said before, this is a very casual environment. As a result, formal spelling and grammar corrections won't be received favorably.

To elaborate on an earlier example, if I go to a sports bar with my friends to watch a game and have a few drinks, that is another instance of a very casual environment. If I start correcting my buddy's word pronunciation, how do you think he will react? Taking it a step further, if I decide to critique his speaking technique (including use of a proper intro, body, conclusion, and effective transitions between main points), what type of feedback will I get?

It is also worth noting that while the LRC message boards have seen more than their fair share of vile garbage, in the past Wejo himself has suggested permanently banning the spelling and grammar trolls:

The bottom line is that while you may genuinely have the best of intentions (although some people who post these corrections seem to be trolliing), in an exceedingly casual environment like the LetsRun message boards those fly-by corrections will typically be interpreted as both pretentious and condescending.

rundogrun wrote:

99% of the "grammar police" get 3x4=15 wrong and simply say, " I was never good at math".

That's the point. If your answer is close, what's the harm? Being off by a few numbers doesn't make any difference.

Chalmers wrote:

Alert alert wrote:

Try as you may to downplay his accomplishments, being a fixture on prime time network TV for 20 years on two critically-acclaimed shows is nothing at which to scoff.

His work as Sideshow Bob is my personal favorite.

Well, I appreciate your comment.

I also.

or is it

Me Too?

grammar police wrote:

Get off your high horses.

I think you meant "hoarses"

Mt. Runmore wrote:

I think you meant "hoarses"

Why did the pony gargle?

grammar police wrote:

Grammar is something everyone is supposed to know. Pointing out the mistakes other people make does not make you smart. Do you want a medal for knowing how to multiply too?

It certainly makes one sound more intelligent. Initial impressions can be everything. If I have two choices for hire, do you think that I'm going to pick the one that writes like an eight year old girl texting her friend?

grammar police wrote:

Grammar is something everyone is supposed to know. Pointing out the mistakes other people make does not make you smart. Do you want a medal for knowing how to multiply too?

Entitled generation wrote:

It certainly makes one sound more intelligent. Initial impressions can be everything. If I have two choices for hire, do you think that I'm going to pick the one that writes like an eight year old girl texting her friend?

That is definitely a good point, but you can't apply that principle to the LetsRun message boards. Posting anonymous one-line grammar corrections in an environment highlighted by a steady stream of posts from racist, misogynistic, and homophobic trolls probably won't be too productive.

thejeff wrote:

Actually No wrote:

You've just said a great deal about you (none of it good) and nothing at all about folks who provide grammar corrections.

I am part of the Grammar Police, and can therefore say whatever I want about them. That's how it works, honkey.

If you are indeed part of the Grammar Police then I would expect you to be able to understand the English language. That's how it is supposed to work, brother.

Now, as I said:

"You've just said a great deal about you (none of it good) and nothing at all about folks who provide grammar corrections."

Best Perspective wrote:

Better Perspective wrote:

Nine times out of ten this simple correction is responded to with volcanic levels of vitriol.

And why do you think that people who post these "simple corrections" are vilified in that manner? . . .

Massive levels of insecurity on the part of those who take offense at corrections. I thought that was made perfectly clear earlier.

Knowing and RESPECTING grammar are entirely different things.

so tired wrote:

Pointing Out the Obvious wrote:

Incorrect. The people who provide corrections to grammar errors without making disparaging remarks toward the person in error are providing help. Sorry, but you are simply wrong.

Wow, you are so deep you don't even realize it. You are like a kid screaming, "No, I'm not tired!" You are unable to make a point without insulting someone or telling them they are wrong. I feel sad for you.

You will be the person who still cannot communicate in a meaningful way when you are 40.

Actually No wrote:

thejeff wrote:

I am part of the Grammar Police, and can therefore say whatever I want about them. That's how it works, honkey.

If you are indeed part of the Grammar Police then I would expect you to be able to understand the English language. That's how it is supposed to work, brother.

Now, as I said:

"You've just said a great deal about you (none of it good) and nothing at all about folks who provide grammar corrections."

That is because I was referring to people who have their grammar corrected. Not sure what I said about myself, other than a phrase I have never heard uttered. I think that you misunderstood my comment, misunderstood my context, and/or are a complete and utter tool.

But, I forgive you.

Caesar non supra grammaticos.

In a speech to the Council of Constance in 1414, the Holy Roman Emperor Sigismund of Luxembourg happened to use the Latin word schisma, meaning "schism." Unfortunately for him, he muddled up its gender—schisma should be a neuter word, but he used it as if it were feminine. When the error was pointed out to him, Sigismund angrily proclaimed that because he was Emperor, even if the word was neuter (which it was) it would be feminine from now on, at which point one member of the Council supposedly stood and replied, "Caesar non supra grammaticos"—or "the Emperor is not above the grammarians." The phrase quickly became a popular proverbial defence of the importance of good grammar and spelling. - See more at:

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