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Language changes. The meanings of words change. Their usage changes. And English is a particularly stupid language already, so I always roll my eyes when I see posts like this.
Language changes. The meanings of words change. Their usage changes. And English is a particularly stupid language already, so I always roll my eyes when I see posts like this.
Roll with it. Heck, come up with a few changes of your own so you spend less time infuriated with what others say. If you know they mean systemic when they say systematic, and so does everyone else, the purpose of the word has been served.
I refuse to categorize improper usage as a trend or evolution. It's simply incorrect. That's exactly how we end up with English dictionaries giving up the struggle and including non-words like irregardless.
That's my story and I'm sticking to it.
Mook
*MySmiley*
"Bustin' makes me feel good!"
Ghostbusters, by Ray Parker Jr.
*MySmiley*
"Bustin' makes me feel good!"
Ghostbusters, by Ray Parker Jr.
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- 25/01/2022 06:40:07 PM
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I never understand people who invest so much fighting language trends...
- 25/01/2022 08:47:20 PM
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Sorry, but no.
- 25/01/2022 11:58:57 PM
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Tell me about a complicated dictionary. 
Muse, tell me how it wandered and was lost *NM*
- 28/01/2022 12:42:20 AM
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Muse, tell me how it wandered and was lost *NM*
- 28/01/2022 12:42:20 AM
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They derive enjoyment from preventing others from having the permission to enjoy
- 28/01/2022 12:40:12 AM
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*NM*
You can't even type 'hell'. Maybe embrace the full usage of the language first. *NM*
- 16/02/2022 03:04:09 PM
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As someone whose work is largely in English, but mostly with non-native speakers...
- 25/01/2022 10:31:39 PM
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Re: As someone whose work is largely in English, but mostly with non-native speakers...
- 26/01/2022 12:24:57 AM
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Well, I keep getting annoyed when people misuse the word "exact".
- 12/02/2022 07:28:38 PM
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