All of this misuse of the language - as distinct from its development (NOT evolution) - is just part of the general slovenliness and lack of rigour that typifies modern society (horrid phrase).

As a teacher for 26 years (egad!) I have become more and more frustrated at the lack of basic language, arithmetical, conceptual and social skills displayed by my 11 - 18 year old charges.   They have indeed acquired many skills - principally in computer use - that we didn't have at their age - this will certainly be useful - but they don't know how to spell, calculate, thing or blow their effing noses.   It duz my 'ed in!



Steve