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  • (Score: 1) by WanderCat on Monday September 29 2014, @02:18PM

    by WanderCat (1270) on Monday September 29 2014, @02:18PM (#99587)

    How often do you correct someone else's grammar/spelling on the Internet?

  • (Score: 2) by redneckmother on Tuesday September 30 2014, @05:15AM

    by redneckmother (3597) on Tuesday September 30 2014, @05:15AM (#99901)

    Only when that "someone" is being a total dick.

    My spelling / grammar / usage are not always perfect, but I attempt to get my point across. I'm not perfect, and know that others aren't, as well.

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    Mas cerveza por favor.

  • (Score: 2) by mcgrew on Tuesday September 30 2014, @04:29PM

    by mcgrew (701) <publish@mcgrewbooks.com> on Tuesday September 30 2014, @04:29PM (#100049) Homepage Journal

    When I can do it humorously, or if their mistake apparently alters the meaning of the sentence they've written (e.g., "loose" when it should be "lose").

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  • (Score: 1) by Scruffy on Tuesday September 30 2014, @05:44PM

    by Scruffy (1087) on Tuesday September 30 2014, @05:44PM (#100063)
    Only in two cases: 1) when it will genuinely help them (i.e. they asked for input) or 2) I know it will send them into a fit of apoplectic rage.
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    1087 is a lucky prime.

  • (Score: 1) by typhoon on Thursday October 09 2014, @10:03PM

    by typhoon (1283) on Thursday October 09 2014, @10:03PM (#104222)

    I don't correct others unless I know them, and know that they'll appreciate it. Otherwise it just starts a discussion i don't have time for (but yes, I've time to comment; ahem).