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Too many people use "language is fluid" or "I only care about the message" as excuses for being lazy.
The issue about language is that it is not stagnant.
English is a living language.
English speakers decide what's right.
The issue about language is that it is not stagnant.
You quoted my words, but you don't seem to have read them. Why is that? Why are you trying to argue a point not in contention? Is it because you have nothing else to say?
English is a living language.
English speakers decide what's right.
Too categorical. This is just where the lazy and uneducated seek shelter from accuracy.
Do you know, without looking it up, when to use who and when to use whom?
Do you know, without looking it up, when to use who and when to use whom?
Yes, and it is hardly "archaic." The word "archaic" doesn't mean "words Esmeralda is not comfortable using correctly."
You are contending that the idea of language being fluid is not a reason for using it in a way you don't think is correct. It is a valid reason to explain changes in usage whether they are considered correct or not.
Do you know, without looking it up, when to use who and when to use whom?
Yes, and it is hardly "archaic." The word "archaic" doesn't mean "words Esmeralda is not comfortable using correctly."
LOL Sorry buddy. I am completely comfortable with who and whom and know exactly when to use either pronoun. In my experience, I am one of the few English speakers on the planet who does.
How about you explaining when and how to use either who or whom? Without looking it up first.
I am completely comfortable with who and whom and know exactly when to use either pronoun. In my experience, I am one of the few English speakers on the planet who does.
Yes, and it is hardly "archaic." The word "archaic" doesn't mean "words Esmeralda is not comfortable using correctly."
LOL Sorry buddy. I am completely comfortable with who and whom and know exactly when to use either pronoun. In my experience, I am one of the few English speakers on the planet who does.
How about you explaining when and how to use either who or whom? Without looking it up first.
When is it appropriate to use "should of"?
Please explain.
It is also not okay to lack an understanding of how language changes and evolves over time.
It is also not okay to lack an understanding of how language changes and evolves over time.
There you go again. No one is contending the point that languages change over time. You seem to be desperate for someone to deny it because you believe you have latched onto some great insight. Sorry, no special "well done!" sticker for you today.
I could care less...
I could care less...
That one has enraged me since childhood. Amazingly it was going around even then (early 13th century) and people STILL don't get it.
I think it's a combination of schools focusing on other topics, and the technology that leads to some laziness. People used to do long math in their heads, and then we had the calculator. I really overlook the majority of it, but there is one that usually catches my eye...when someone uses "that" instead of "who", such as: I was talking to the guy that bagged my groceries." Anyway, as a former first grade teacher, I encouraged my students not to get hung up on spelling and grammar in the first stages of the writing process, because I didn't want them to be inhibited. We'd then work on the "sloppy copies" and use it to learn about the editing process. Some of the best writers probably have editors who are amazed at simple mistakes that need to be corrected. Even though we're all adults here, I've only picked on one person here for her writing style...and TM deserved it!! Oh, and that fucking idiot who used to post in multiple colors...refused to read that bullshit.
The issue about language is that it is not stagnant.
You quoted my words, but you don't seem to have read them. Why is that? Why are you trying to argue a point not in contention? Is it because you have nothing else to say?
I directly addressed your point. Do you have mental issues or something? You said saying language is fluid is not an acceptable excuse for not using language 'correctly.' My post directly addresses the idea of fluidity in language. People who say language is fluid are right.
It is also not okay to lack an understanding of how language changes and evolves over time.
There you go again. No one is contending the point that languages change over time. You seem to be desperate for someone to deny it because you believe you have latched onto some great insight. Sorry, no special "well done!" sticker for you today.
You really do have issues. I stated specifically that ALL educated people know language is fluid. I don't think I have any special insight. However, you keep saying people use that idea as an excuse to use languge incorrectly. That is you being contentious. It is wrong to criticize people for using that idea to explain what they may be doing with language. Language does change, and it is changing a lot because of the internet and computers. Stop being a language fascist and get with the program.
And with that, I will no longer respond to you. Back on ignore for you: you're nothing more than a troll (another word whose meaning has changed due to the internet).