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Technology has come a long way (lemmy.world)
submitted 5 months ago by to c/memes@lemmy.world
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(this is just a joke - of course farmwork still has physically demanding parts)

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[–] 4 points 5 months ago* (9 children)

Not caring about spelling is nothing to be proud of. Literacy is important. A farmer who is literate is even more than a farmer who isn't.

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  • [–] -2 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) (6 children)

    Being a language pedant is nothing to be proud of. The actual linguists don't take that that position, you're just performing for Internet points

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  • [–] 4 points 5 months ago (2 children)

    Professor of applied linguistics here, can confirm, language is fluid, don't be a goober

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  • [–] 1 point 5 months ago (2 children)

    I definitely do not care about internet points. Quite an assumption. On the contrary, I care for his benefit. Is it so odd that someone can give constructive criticism?

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  • [–] 1 point 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) (1 child)

    Hey, I'm just giving you constructive criticism. Broaden your understanding of language before criticizing the language of others.

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  • [–] 2 points 5 months ago

    I get that language is fluid. Sorry if I implied rigid use of language, but that's not the same thing as saying "bail" has a definition that "bale" does not have.

    But you're right, if a word is used with typos over and over, it can become a new word with new meaning. All I'm saying is that it is not what they meant to say.

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