-=> Dumas Walker wrote to GAMGEE <=-
> Why would you *WANT* to appear to be sloppy/lazy/illiterate? Sorry, but
> I don't understand that kind of behavior. Is it really that much harder
> to write properly? Are you in that much of a hurry that you can't do
> it?
DW> It is a younger generation thing, the generation that grew up
DW> with text messaging, etc. Those of us who had texting introduced
DW> later probably still try to be grammatically correct.
Yes, I'm sure you're absolutely right. This generation will have lots
of neck/spine problems, and carpal tunnel in the hands, when they get
old; due to walking around while constantly staring down at their phone
and running into things.
DW> Also, I am pretty certain they've quit stressing grammar as much
DW> in schools.
Agreed. Along with a LOT of other important stuff. Have to make room
in the curriculum for all the new "woke" agenda stuff, ya know. :-(
... The future's uncertain, the end is always near.
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