To me, overlooking typos and understanding that busy people don't have a lot of time to devote to wordsmithing posts is a matter of politeness to posters. So when people misuse a word they are likely either in a rush and/or, understandably, don't prioritize careful copy editing of their posts. I'm willing to assume that most people who post here (Carolina Jazz excepted) are educated, reasonably intelligent people who know how to spell and have a college-level understanding of grammar and word choice/usage. I'm also willing to accept that many posters here don't prioritize satisfying grammar scolds over posting quickly and getting on with whatever else they are doing.
Usually, I have a visceral aversion to grammar scolds (many of whom correct grammar and spelling as a means to assert superiority or to belittle), but you are the exception. You are always well-mannered and a consistent voice of reason on this forum. I would never accuse you of bad will or being rude. I do, however, disagree with you on certain points, and this is one of them. But we can still be friends
Friends is good. :grouphug:
I did see how you turned my "politeness to the other posters" phrase into "satisfying grammar scolds". We'll have to agree to disagree, although the way one should truly look at things is very likely somewhere in the middle.
For what it's worth, I do readily excuse simple typos... it's where people use the WRONG WORD that I draw the line. I do give a free pass to all non-native English speakers, though.
