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by mst 4498 days ago
Missing the occasional definite article out is something that seems to be fairly common with second language english speakers.

I decided some time ago that it was worthwhile forcing myself to adjust until it wasn't noticeably painful; there are too many people out there I want to communicate with who do it.

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Agreed, people all over the world are going out of their way to post in English so we don't have to constantly go to a translator. If you really do not understand what is being said ask for clarification, otherwise just be appreciative.
Spot on. ESL. Grew up in the U.S as a kid. Took grammar as elective. But I can't perfect my writing (and am too tired to correct it now). Shoot an email to yeukhon@acm.org for a correction, if needed. Just fixed a bit, not sure if the revision is better or worse. Probably missing some "the". Can't edit it now :3