wee rant..

This rant should probably be on my fashion blog, as it is comments that I see repeatedly on the fashion feeds and fashion blogs that irk me regarding this.

I should give you a little background as well, to understand why it bothers me so much. I have worked for many many moons in customer service and quality assurance, you know the phrase "this call may be monitored for quality and training purposes..." yeah.. that's me, except I also do it for emails and other written documents. Spelling and Grammar have taken a huge dive in todays society, and with that, my evaluations are not so letter perfect any longer, but rather, I look at the written word from the perspective of, "is the intent and meaning still clear?"

*DEEP BREATH*

It angers and saddens me when I see someone who feels the need to make a comment on the grammar and spelling of a non-native English speaking blogger.

I believe it is ignorance and arrogance that makes these people feel the need to do so. Do they think it makes them look more intelligent that they were able to point this out? Are they perfect and beyond reproach themselves? Hell, how many times have I looked back at a blog post and laughed at my own errors?

I am guessing, in the majority of the cases, the people who feel the need to point these things out probably only speak one language (barely) and would not even attempt to try to speak or blog in another language,. Do they have such a false inflated ego they need demonstrate their own narrow scope of the world by commenting this way?

It is just plain rude rude rude. I've seen it repeatedly done to Japanese, German and many others of our worldwide community, and I cringe each time it happens, and I sincerely hope that these bloggers do not think such ignorance reflects us all.

I in no way want to point fingers, but, it is a fact that in North America, we can too easily get away with going through our whole lives only knowing English. Perhaps this is why some think that the world outside their own small sphere is the same. Also, the English that many of us type and speak is so awful, that we perhaps should listen and look at ourselves first, before we point out others.

I personally admire those who attempt communication in languages that they are not totally comfortable in. Even with grammar issues, you can get the feel of who the person is. Its also a wonderful way to study and understand the differences in languages, as you can often see how plural and possessive, and basic sentence structures differ.

If one doesn't like the individual for whatever reason, have the class to make that your issue, and not stoop to a level that shows your own ignorance by commenting on something like grammar, which does not reflect who that person is. It is petty and just plain ugly to do so.

If, grammar is the issue, my thought is, you need to look deep inside yourself to justify why you think it is ok to judge someone on this. I see it as often that last little *jab* at someone, to intentionally cause hurt... and in the end, although people may not tell you, when you behave in this manner, you are the one who loses the respect of others.

**end of rant*