All true. There are always exceptions. But in general, we clearly agree.
I am mildly dyslexic. I often don't notice misspellings since I have no difficulty reading misspelled words. It probably contributed to my tendency to not noticing typos or my own words that end up misspelled. In the case of signs carried in rallies and marches, you'…
All true. There are always exceptions. But in general, we clearly agree.
I am mildly dyslexic. I often don't notice misspellings since I have no difficulty reading misspelled words. It probably contributed to my tendency to not noticing typos or my own words that end up misspelled. In the case of signs carried in rallies and marches, you'd think that someone in the group would say, "Dude, that sign makes us look like dumb shits!" (In some cases, justifiably).
I almost envy you that. A lot of reading is painful for me. I've mentioned the singular "they" many times. I'll see something like "brutalness" and I get mad and want to email the writer, "it's BRUTALITY, dammit!"
And I am tired of being lectured that "language evolves," as if there is no such thing as a mistake.
Oh, I don't confuse mistakes and purposeful destruction of clear meaning, which irritates me more than error.
Books like "1984" and "Anthem" were meant to be a cautionary about the dystopia which follows the enforcement of language intended to prevent logical thought. They are now playbooks for those who prefer a dumbed down thoughtless society.
All true. There are always exceptions. But in general, we clearly agree.
I am mildly dyslexic. I often don't notice misspellings since I have no difficulty reading misspelled words. It probably contributed to my tendency to not noticing typos or my own words that end up misspelled. In the case of signs carried in rallies and marches, you'd think that someone in the group would say, "Dude, that sign makes us look like dumb shits!" (In some cases, justifiably).
<snip> putting that in an email.
I almost envy you that. A lot of reading is painful for me. I've mentioned the singular "they" many times. I'll see something like "brutalness" and I get mad and want to email the writer, "it's BRUTALITY, dammit!"
And I am tired of being lectured that "language evolves," as if there is no such thing as a mistake.
Oh, I don't confuse mistakes and purposeful destruction of clear meaning, which irritates me more than error.
Books like "1984" and "Anthem" were meant to be a cautionary about the dystopia which follows the enforcement of language intended to prevent logical thought. They are now playbooks for those who prefer a dumbed down thoughtless society.