Promised example:
NB: All these are irrelevant and/or incorrect or correct but lacking in merit.

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> ...  notithstanding

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Typographical_error

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> Specifically, there is no indication that the annoyed state of 'some'
> piclist members is caused by the language content of the mail.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hysteron_proteron

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> I am under the distinct impression that, for at least some people, an
> 'annoyed state' is perpetual, and that it is just waiting for an excuse
> to manifest.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ad_hominem

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> I think it needs to be established first whether the annoyance was
> caused by the allegedly poor English, or whether there is a latent
> annoyance waiting for a opportunity to pounce.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straw_man

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