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Pastimes : SI Grammar and Spelling Lab
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To: Wizzer who wrote (951)3/31/1998 1:56:00 PM
From: Achilles  Read Replies (1) of 4711
 
Wisam,

I just wanted to add one point to what the others have responded. Often in SI and other sites, our goal is not merely to communicate our opinions, but also to convince people of our point of view. Arguments that are ungrammatical or poorly expressed are often less convincing. So everyone should try to write as clearly, and as accurately, as possible.

This is not to say, however, that the language police should be conducting raids, except perhaps on this thread. My impression is that most of those who criticize other people's grammar on the internet usually have an imperfect understanding of English usage. (Those with an extensive knowledge of grammar are so used to seeing mistakes that they let them pass; otherwise they would spend 24 hrs. a day at correction.)
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