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Are you a fan of proper spelling/grammar?

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Are you a fan of proper spelling/grammar?

If you look at the history and evolution of language - from its Germanic roots through Old & Middle English into today’s rules defined by Oxford, et al. - there’s one common pattern: simplification.

Observing the vernacular of today’s youth, we must be prepared for a day when ‘u’ replaces ‘you’ and ‘k’ replaces ‘yes, I will’

Because every time you see a kid on an iPad, you’re witnessing the future. And the future doesn’t have time for proper grammar.