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Originally posted by Sleepyjack
with the there, their, they're and you're, your etc they don't bother me too much because i can decipher them in me head as i am reading.
this is a message board so i don't take too much care or be too pedantic in writing, unless i feel my post is important, like this one isn't too important lol.
all in all, if the post isn't too important and as long as the "jist" is there, then i find it ok.
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The word you wanted was "gist," ironically enough.
The question pertains to laxative's post. Poor use of your native language may not make you indecipherable, but it may make you look foolish, and I do that enough without misusing words. I would also like to draw a distinction between being pedantic(what I am doing now) and ensuring you use the proper words to convey your point, which could be considered conscientious, but never didactic, unless you really believe posts can simply lead by example.
In all seriousness, it's easy to check for that sort of thing before you submit to the will of the masses. Don't allow yourself to be dumbed down.