In the past, I pointed out bad grammar simply to snark or make fun of people, but I realize now that this practice is counter- productive. Making fun of people and shaming them for making grammar mistakes doesn’t serve any purpose other than to make me a grammar snob, and that is not something I aspire to be. OK, fine, I am a grammar snob, but that is beside the point. I don’t need to wield my large vocabulary and command of the English language over people like a deadly sword. If I am truly to be an information curator, part of that job is to share with other people the information I gather, and that includes grammar tips. If I am entirely honest, there are plenty of times when I am confused as to whether I am using the right word or phrase in the right context or tense, but the difference is I go and look these things up before I throw them out to the people. When these moments happen from now on, I will share them with the people so that we may all become smarter.
Posted on: Sun, 21 Sep 2014 16:07:56 +0000