Sticky end or sticky wicket?

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Who is being deliberately obnoxious?!! Correcting a fundamental misuse of language is a normal part of discourse. This is not a grammar or typo challenge, and it is inaccurate to state that it is. Correction should be appreciated. We can all learn and improve.

Maybe it's "normal" for you, but I think other people would consider it rude, arrogant and unnecessary.

You must have been very busy in Thailand correcting their English every step along the way in your conversations with them. However, have you noticed that they never correct our tones when we try to speak Thai - (unless we ask)? It would be considered rude in the extreme.

Over the years we have had many members whose first language is not English and who made numerous spelling and grammar mistakes - Christian excepted. Yet you never corrected them. Didn't you think you should have, given that it's a "normal part of discourse"? Obviously not. You choose who to correct and who not to. A little disingenuous, don't you think?

should never be challenged, indeed if anyone

There should be a semicolon after "indeed", not a comma.

I trust you appreciate my correction!

[Dodger]

Over the years we have had many members whose first language is not English and who made numerous spelling and grammar mistakes - Christian excepted. Yet you never corrected them. Didn't you think you should have, given that it's a "normal part of discourse"? Obviously not. You choose who to correct and who not to. A little disingenuous, don't you think?

This seems to be one of Brad's glaring character flaws. He carries a grudge against a particular member and just waits for the opportunity to criticize them for something with a sense of vengeance. If he can't find something questionable about the substance of what his victim is talking about, he just reverts to criticizing their words.

Here's one of Brads recent comments showing his perfect English skills;

"I had already booked my christmas/new year trip to take advantage of the Phuket Sandbox, which I now read may no longer be operative by the time I get there!"

My 9 year old granddaughter understands that major holidays like Christmas and New Years are always capitalized. And here he goes again adding an exclamation point at the end of a sentence where it doesn't belong.

Did anyone correct Brad when he made these errors? Of course not. Why? Because nobody gives a flying fuck.