Grammar Nazi

[BentOverBitch]

Yes, I am a charter member of the Grammar Police. lol

[curiousguy221]

nothing wrong with that.

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Originally Posted by BentOverBitch

Yes, I am a charter member of the Grammar Police. lol

"Grammar Police" is a fine alternative to the term chosen by the OP (see my post above).

[curiousguy221]

... so... how about 'Grammar Obsessive' then

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Originally Posted by curiousguy221

... so... how about 'Grammar Obsessive' then

It's not clear whether your question/suggestion is posed in response to my post, but I will say that in my opinion Grammar Police more clearly articulates the point you are making. Police take an active role in "correcting" the behavior of others. Obsessives may do so, but are more likely to exist in their own little worlds. Whereas a member of the Grammar Police may contact the symphony manager to inform her that there was a dangling participle in the program of last night's concert, a Grammar Obsessive may simply revel in having found the dangling participle, or perhaps sit in his seat unable to enjoy the music because he is obsessing over the dangling participle.

[curiousguy221]

i understand what you mean (while i am known to correct others, my grammar is still far from perfect, at least when writing in this sort of thing. i never use words like 'lol' or anything like that though)

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Originally Posted by curiousguy221

i understand what you mean (while i am known to correct others, my grammar is still far from perfect, at least when writing in this sort of thing. i never use words like 'lol' or anything like that though)

Well, I still don't know what you think about my long post. But if you agree, perhaps you would send a PM to a moderator (I am no longer a moderator) and request that the title of the thread be changed.

[curiousguy221]

i think you have a point, and i agree. but i find that overall, 'Grammar Nazi' is just a better term to use for the title. i did think about it before posting, and i decided that 'Grammar Police' seemed too weak a title for such a post. i understand that the term 'Grammar Nazi' does have bad connotations, i have had trouble with Neo-Fascists in the past (some with racial leanings and some without). i think most people will not be offended by the title, but i offer my sincere apologies to anyone who is.

[GRH]

Originally Posted by curiousguy221

i understand what you mean (while i am known to correct others, my grammar is still far from perfect, at least when writing in this sort of thing. i never use words like 'lol' or anything like that though)

I was going to point out the irony of someone claiming to be a stickler for proper grammar who doesn't bother to capitalize proper nouns (i.e. "I") or use punctuation.

[curiousguy221]

Originally Posted by GRH

I was going to point out the irony of someone claiming to be a stickler for proper grammar who doesn't bother to capitalize proper nouns (i.e. "I") or use punctuation.

i menat in more of a spoken fashion (i'm rubbish with computers), but i don't think of myself as over concerned with grammar, everyone else seems to think i do though. i mostly correct pronunciation and usage.