ain't | This 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 C | This user prefers the serial comma. |
⅒ | This user refuses to use the verb "decimate" as a synonym for "obliterate"! |
which & that | This 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¦go | This 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. |
by | The passive voice may be used by this user. |
y'all | This 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. |
human- kind | Regarding gender, neutrality is vernacular. Patriarchy is archaic. |
they | This user frequently uses singular they as it is a handy gender-neutral pronoun. |
This user recognizes that linguistic change is a natural and desirable aspect of human language. |
ain't | This 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. |
BA | This user has a Bachelor of Arts degree in English. |