An appeal for moderation

[kandrathe]

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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. ;))
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{wince}

Or, Brits. Or, Canadians. Or, Aussies... I know as an American I am loathe to abscond with another nations heritage, although I am comfortable bludgeoning and butchering it as needed.

:)

On topic; I would add that I am more tolerant with a person who attempts to frame their prose with proper spelling and punctuation, regardless of their linguistic handicaps. What I see often are those who cannot be bothered with the concept of "rules" even in something as basic as language, and so in their attempt to be anti-establishment, and/or lazy to boot, allow their fingers to spew whatever syllables crossed their frontal lobe without a second glance, or a chance to review their "work" for content, clarity, or correctness. This leaves the rest of the forum readers with pleasant task of trying to negotiate their way around this steaming pile of witty poo.