Reminder on the Rules: Correcting other contributors' grammar/spelling

[INKtopia Admin <admin -at- inktopia -dot- net>]

Folks,

Many of us get that fingernails on a blackboard feeling when we see grammar
or spelling errors. However, correction of fellow contributors' perceived
or actual errors is not acceptable as part of the TechWhirl list. Our Rules
& Expectations page <http://www.techwr-l.com/rules-expectations.html> clearly
notes that:

*You should NOT:*


   - Directly attack anyone for anything on the list. Take issue with
      ideas, not personalities. This is the easiest way to be evicted from our
      community.
      - Point out other members' grammatical, spelling, or usage errors.
      This forum is not the place to exercise editorial frustration.
      - Express political, religious or cultural opinions. Other forums are
      designed for these kinds of debates, they are not appropriate for
      professional community.
      - Post ads in any form (see above).
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both emails
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      - Register using your work address, because people change jobs and
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there's an issue.


It should go without saying that you should not take on the role of grammar
and spelling police even in private communications with other list members.
You may feel that you doing another member a favor, but it's just as likely
to offend them. We all make typos, pointing them out is unnecessary and
rude.

If you are every unsure about whether something is appopriate, please refer
to this page, or contact us directly. Better yet, trust your instincts, if
you're unsure, it probably isn't appropriate.

Thanks for respecting each others' contributions,

Connie Giordano
List Moderator
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