Originally Posted By: BranShea

But dear Jim dear.. how can you expect evidence of something that has not yet happened?


Right, so when it starts happening, show us the evidence. Until then, what is the fuss about?

Anyway, the evidence suggests that it is not going to happen. Surely it would have happened already? Between the years of 1100 and 1700 English grammar was not taught, there was no such thing as standard English spelling. And yet some of our best writers produced some the greatest English literature in that period.

Originally Posted By: BranShea

That article is about how to keep things clear and understandable now.


No it isn't, it's about people complaining about usages they don't like. The article presents no evidence that disputed usages or unedited English is causing or will cause any large-scale communication breakdown.

Last edited by gooofy; 06/21/2012 12:56 PM.