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  • aliasojo wrote: »
    I'm a bit surprised you don't see a difference between the two.

    The first is wrong information which if passed on, could be important and could have an ensuing consequence. No-one would be offended by being corrected in that instance. It's black and white.

    The second is less black and white and the main consequence of poor grammar being passed on (assuming the post is able to be understood) is simply annoyance to to others. It doesn't matter if the subject matter is clear enough, or the point being made is understandable, some people will still have a go because the post isn't grammatically correct and it's more important to pick on the writer than it is to answer or reply in a manner relevant to the topic.

    Often, it's not even constructive criticism that's offered, it's simply a dismissive dig.

    There are many illiterate adults in society, many who struggle with spelling, many who simply are not well rounded in the correct use of punctuation, many who are dyslexic or have learning difficulties.

    There are also those who simply don't feel the need to strive for total accuracy on an internet forum.

    But none of these people are 'allowed' to post in a manner they choose, as some pedant will come along and tell them they must post in a more accurate way because the pedant doesn't like it if they don't.

    It's ironic that people are more concerned about poor spelling or grammar than they are rudeness.

    I trust that answers your question but if not then forgive me if I don't reply again, I don't see the point in further discussion tbh.


    Why did you use that term?
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