Idea: Language patrols

[Mikeus Caesar]

Actually, I once tinkered with the idea of putting a message in my sig saying: 'did I make a mistake in the above? Don't be shy in pointing it out - I'm quite eager to perfect my English'.

I'm confident enough about my English to know that what I write is perfectly comprehensible. But I'm also realistic enough to know that it still leaves a lot to be desired.

And the idea of a trained language teacher tweaking it sounds more like a wet dream than an insult...

So please don't hesitate. This goes for all you native speakers.

I would love to help correct people when they have got their sentence garbled, but most people take it as an insult and throw a temper tantrum.

[OlafTheBrave]

I think it is a lousy idea. Better to ask politely what the intended message was. This is an internet forum, our post are not dissertations.

[L`zard]

Patrols = Bad!

Helpful citizens and Gracious Mods = Good!

.Org is known for civility and gentle usage of nubs, does'nt really need another stressed out mod, lol.

Even the 'bartix' thread was fairly humorous, even if it was because the dude just wouldn't give it up.

Just be kind to each other, eh? Everything else takes care of itself.