ain'tThis user believes that prescriptive grammar rules stem from linguistic ignorance and are used to enforce economic class distinctions.
;This user is addicted to semicolons; they use them frequently.
A, B, and CThis user prefers the serial comma.
This user refuses to use the verb "decimate" as a synonym for "obliterate"!
which & thatThis user knows how to use which and that correctly.
which & that This user joins with Dickens, Melville, and other great writers[1] in rejecting the canard that which may not be used for restrictive relative clauses.
to¦<b>ly¦goThis user is proud to rightfully split infinitives.
subj This user likes that the subjunctive mood be used. Were this user you, she would use it.
byThe passive voice may be used by this user.
y'allThis user thinks y'all serves a useful purpose as a second-person plural pronoun, and would like to see y'all use it more often.
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kind
Regarding gender, neutrality is vernacular. Patriarchy is archaic.
theyThis user frequently uses singular they as it is a handy gender-neutral pronoun.
a lot alotThis user recognizes that linguistic change is a natural and desirable aspect of human language.
ain'tThis user believes that prescriptive grammar rules stem from linguistic ignorance and are used to enforce economic class distinctions.
This user lives in the U.S. State of Oregon.
BAThis user has a Bachelor of Arts degree in English.