[msla]

> knowing the difference between lay and lie.

I'm guessing you're not a linguist, and have no knowledge of academic linguistics.

[defrost]

Please consider imparting information rather than zero content snark.

  Be kind. Don't be snarky. Converse curiously; don't cross-examine. Edit out swipes. 

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[solomonb]

To be fair the original commenter was incredibly snarky.