Post by Admin on Jul 9, 2014 11:44:07 GMT -8
I'm a pretty laid back individual. I try to avoid playing the grammar Nazi because I know that my grammar isn't the best. But, I have the privilege of completing three degree programs (two graduate and one undergraduate) and I'm fairly confident that I can convey my meaning and message well enough.
One of my biggest complaints with writer boards is that too many times, new writers are torn down because their English skills aren't perfect. In fact, I have read comments by some that essentially say, "I'll never buy your stuff because you obviously can't write, look at how you post".
I truly believe that everyone has a story to tell. Some of us learned about grammar, structure, and syntax through our educational experience; others may have learned from their parents. But there are many people who didn't have that exposure, but they still have a story to share. And they have a right to share it.
So, if there is a rule for this place, it's keep your snarky comments about someone's grammar or word usage to yourself.
One of my biggest complaints with writer boards is that too many times, new writers are torn down because their English skills aren't perfect. In fact, I have read comments by some that essentially say, "I'll never buy your stuff because you obviously can't write, look at how you post".
I truly believe that everyone has a story to tell. Some of us learned about grammar, structure, and syntax through our educational experience; others may have learned from their parents. But there are many people who didn't have that exposure, but they still have a story to share. And they have a right to share it.
So, if there is a rule for this place, it's keep your snarky comments about someone's grammar or word usage to yourself.