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Subject: Re: Moderation: A basic spelling lesson

Author: John Warfield

Date: 02:43:44 01/18/00

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On January 18, 2000 at 05:40:46, Lin Harper wrote:

>         After being a member of this discussion group for about
>    a year or so, I'm well used to errors of spelling and grammar.
>    I don't believe in correcting anyone for them, and don't think
>    anyone else should. What we have to understand here is that a
>    lot of posters are not using their native tongue, and are doing
>    quite well considering.
>          Surely it's what's coming out of the poster's head that
>    counts. If a post is not only riddled with grammatical errors and
>    off topic, and stupid, then we can complain. When the poster is
>    making a contribution to the forum, appreciate him, don't chastise
>    him.
>          In other words, take the good from a post and have the grace
>    to ignore the rest. We all make mistakes.
>          Let's get back on topic, guys.


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