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by MarkMarine 52 days ago
This type of pedantry doesn’t add to the discussion. You’re correcting someone’s spelling on the internet, it’s pointless except to make you feel superior, adds nothing. Make a salient point, bring something to the discussion please. Sorry I hurt your feelings bud.
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Yes it does. The original commenter can learn how to spell better which makes clear communication easier, and don't forget that other people read internet discussions and they may be learning new words or realizing they also didn't know how to spell a word correctly. You seem offended at the prospect of people learning how to do something correctly, I don't get it.
MarkMarine, the person you responded to, is the original commenter. I agree with your point but clearly MarkMarine has no interest in learning how to communicate well.
I actually missed that, that makes the whole thing even funnier. Reacting this way to being corrected is almost as embarrassing as GitHub breaking merges :p
The point is to communicate more effectively and efficiently and reduce miscommunication. Using the wrong word is a great way to be misunderstood, especially when communicating with people from other cultures.
You guys are all ugly and you smell.
You didn't hurt my feelings, buddy. And if you don't understand what I did and why... pity.