Reading this thread on grammar and the Grammar Nazis of the LL is bringing a smile to my face. Discussions like this are what makes the LL great. We can discuss most issues without devolving into senseless flaming and locked threads.
More than half of the posts, just in this thread, have errors that include punctuation, grammar, spelling, and run of the mill typos. The only posts I have seen quoted for correction are those made by people professing to be picky about grammar or posts making fun of proper syntax and spelling. "Glass houses on the rocks, anyone? ;) " (Thanks Pete.)
On the other hand, anyone who is going to be insulting or try to start an argument without a good dose of logic better have all their t's crossed and i's dotted. A post designed to troll or flame will be picked apart piece by piece for it's basis, logic, and grammar - and for good reason in my opinion.
The very fact that the LL holds itself to a higher standard than most of the other online communities is why I have stayed for so long. The maturity of our members is a welcome change from most of the rabble on the Internet. Many of the online forums, some not even game related, allow themselves to be pillars of underachievement in the areas of content, grammar (many posts are simply unintelligible), and interaction between members. The only reason to visit many of them is to see examples of flame wars, spiteful name calling, and pages upon pages of spam.
Quarter has always been given to Lurkers who use English as a second language. I can remember a few posts that had their nits picked before it was known that the poster was not a native speaker of this Gordian Knot we call the English Language. These posters who had the courage to enter a forum not based in their native language should take it as a compliment that they have such a good grasp of English that they could not be told apart from the majority of Americans. (I'm not sure if I should applaud or cry. ;))
In conclusion I would agree with Pete that this forum does not need a Grammar Gestapo. A gentle nudge for members who post things bordering on the unreadable is always welcome though.
edit: The edit button is my friend too. :wub:
More than half of the posts, just in this thread, have errors that include punctuation, grammar, spelling, and run of the mill typos. The only posts I have seen quoted for correction are those made by people professing to be picky about grammar or posts making fun of proper syntax and spelling. "Glass houses on the rocks, anyone? ;) " (Thanks Pete.)
On the other hand, anyone who is going to be insulting or try to start an argument without a good dose of logic better have all their t's crossed and i's dotted. A post designed to troll or flame will be picked apart piece by piece for it's basis, logic, and grammar - and for good reason in my opinion.
The very fact that the LL holds itself to a higher standard than most of the other online communities is why I have stayed for so long. The maturity of our members is a welcome change from most of the rabble on the Internet. Many of the online forums, some not even game related, allow themselves to be pillars of underachievement in the areas of content, grammar (many posts are simply unintelligible), and interaction between members. The only reason to visit many of them is to see examples of flame wars, spiteful name calling, and pages upon pages of spam.
Quarter has always been given to Lurkers who use English as a second language. I can remember a few posts that had their nits picked before it was known that the poster was not a native speaker of this Gordian Knot we call the English Language. These posters who had the courage to enter a forum not based in their native language should take it as a compliment that they have such a good grasp of English that they could not be told apart from the majority of Americans. (I'm not sure if I should applaud or cry. ;))
In conclusion I would agree with Pete that this forum does not need a Grammar Gestapo. A gentle nudge for members who post things bordering on the unreadable is always welcome though.
edit: The edit button is my friend too. :wub:
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The United States has become a place where entertainers and professional athletes are mistaken for people of importance. Robert A. Heinlein