Dale, forgive me please, just few words.

Neil wrote:

> *I* define "grammar police" as someone who has to scold
> the poster publicly on the list, for a mistake, and there
> is no need for that.

   For professionals English language is a professional
instrument for communication. It's not "scolding the poster
publicly". It's a generous effort to help the poster avoid
future mistakes, that could save him reputation, job etc.
in the future.

> Sure, others can benefit from it, but this it not an
> English-grammar forum, so touch luck.

   Agreed, this is not an English-grammar forum, this is
much more - PICList :-)

> If the intent of the original message is understood,
> then what's the problem?

Who is to judge that "intent of the original message is
understood" by _ALL_ members? That's the problem.

Best Regards.
Mike.

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