Arkface wrote:
It would seem that way. But luckily for everyone, that's not true. Our thought are only as AFFECTIVE as our ability to communicate them to others. Not everything is about persuasion.
I believe you mean EFFECTIVE...
MrSpall wrote:
I'd like to focus on this part of the argument as it is, to me, the most intriguing. That language is a standard and accepted means of communication is no reason to dismiss it out of hand. In fact, it's standardization allows for us to communicate and even have this discussion.
No apostrophe necessary there... However in the same post...
It's not standard so it's better right Arkface?
it is properly used there.
flapjacks wrote:
im not a big grammar guy or punctuation guy either
Trust us, we know... <- Yes, I realize I do that way too much...
Why is grammar important? Communication involves a sender and a receiver. In order for communication to be effective the receiver must be able to understand the message the sender of that message sent. In spoken communication that is relatively easy, provided both the sender and receiver use a common language - or at least have a basic understanding of a common language.
In written communication the sender (writer) uses grammar to more effectively communicate his/her (grammatical rules change sometimes - hence "his/her") message to the receiver (reader) of that message. The message is communicated much more effectively following simple rules for proper grammar. When one fails to learn and follow those simple rules one is less likely to be able to effectively communicate one's message to the desired receivers (target audience).
"I said do ya speak my language. He just smiled and gave me a Vegemite sandwich."
