Why do you always criticise and also my spelling. What does it matter?
Ian.
Ian.
Every one of your threads is based on criticism of one or other organisation involved in conservation. Sometimes I agree with your points, sometimes not. However, given your normal posture in thread opening I don't think you are in any position to complain about criticism... in addition there is this thing called constructive criticism which gives you the opportunity of a learning experience. You will learn more from someone who disagrees with you than you ever will from someone who agrees with everything you say.
Now, onto the question of spelling and why it matters, because lets face it, its a wide and increasing problem in modern society and a lot of people will say "why does it matter?" Well, it matters because different words have different meanings, and if you use the wrong one you make your meaning at best obscure to others and at worst destroy it altogether. You also give others a particular view of your level of education and possibly intellect, whether or not the errors are due to carelessness or hurry rather than ignorance of proper usage.
In which connection, now that I've used the word "whether" in its correct context, I pretty much have to point out that when you (presumably) intended to do likewise in your original post, you actually wrote "weather" which has to do with rain, sun, wind and snow.
You also wrote: " I had heard nothing from the National Trust locally about this
as I’m a National Trust member." (My emboldening.) What you have written there is that the National Trust didn't inform you
because you are a member, whereas what I think you meant (do please correct me if I'm wrong) was "they didn't tell me
despite the fact I am a member": i.e. the exact opposite of what you wrote.
Words are important. The English language deserves your love, respect and care: it is a rapier, not a sledgehammer. Wielding it as it is intended to be wielded, with precisely chosen words spelt correctly in the right place, will make your writing a million per cent more effective. :t:
Checking your work carefully before you post it will help. Never draft and post in haste. At work I usually get someone else to read my stuff through because it gets very difficult to spot your own mistakes.
Also, if I'm really, absolutely honest, sometimes I poke the antheap because I know I will always get a reaction. I can't help it. Jester is my role. 3
All the best,
John