We have to distinguish between ignorance and stupidity. If someone can't learn, it is one thing...if they just refuse to try, it is quite another.

I see nothing wrong with being sure a decent, reasonable standard is kept alive and noted in situations where it seems to be ignored & faltering. I do see a problem with trivial nit-picking over irrelevant issues with folks who have problems coping.

Much of a culture's...or nation's... essence is embedded in its language, and dismissing the nuances of spelling & grammar because, 'like, you know what I'm sayin' anyway...' is a sad commentary on our educational system.

So...I do have my moments when pedantry will bubble to the surface, but I will personally try to be selective about timing.....and continue to recommend things like clever spell-checkers for those who don't cope well with spelling naturally.

rant, likewise, off....