The “rules” of a language describe how people use the language, but those conventions are subject to constant change because communication is a collaborative art. Some might say it’s better to use a semicolon rather than a comma, for example.
Because this should now include an explanation of how it’s looking like it does. What is the reason it has that color, and takes that exact form? This was obviously not the point of the post.
This phrase drives me crazy.
why?
Valid options are:
Not:
this is really controversial, but as long as I can understand it, I think it’s ok.
Objectively correct take. The goal of communication has been met, anything else is just pedantry.
It’s not at all controversial, it’s the rules of English grammar.
The “rules” of a language describe how people use the language, but those conventions are subject to constant change because communication is a collaborative art. Some might say it’s better to use a semicolon rather than a comma, for example.
*than a comma; for example
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While we’re on a thread about English grammar, “who’s” means “who is.” The possessive of “who” is “whose.”
Sorry.
thanks. went ahead and just deleted the whole comment. wouldn’t want to ruin any potential sentiment with poor grammar!
grammar pedantry is way more annoying than any grammar mistake
Grammar pedantry is way more annoying than any grammar mistake.
FTFY /s
TIL FTFY doesn’t mean “Fuck That, Fuck You”
Interesting thing about grammar and spelling is that incorrect grammar/spelling is only incorrect until it’s not.
Language is dynamic and is changed based on how people use it, and if people use it “wrong” in the same way enough times it becomes right.
Because this should now include an explanation of how it’s looking like it does. What is the reason it has that color, and takes that exact form? This was obviously not the point of the post.