English Language Evolution
This cluster debates the evolution of the English language, contrasting linguistic purism and prescriptivism with descriptivism and natural language change over time.
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The english language changes over time too.
The “correct” use of a language for any group of people is really just the way they choose to use it. The English language is changing, like all languages always do. But I can’t help but think that’s a good thing. So much of English language doesn’t make sense, or is needlessly complicated. Seeing these stupid rules erode over time is very encouraging.
Please try not to redefine the english language according to personal preferences.
Oh linguistic purism, never seems to change
And this is how the English language has become what it is. If someone politely points out that the use of a word is incorrect, instead of thanking and correcting themselves, people just shrug and say: "it is what it is" and continue to spread the incorrect usage. I even wonder why bother with grammar in a language like this.
Language isn't prescriptive, get over it.
Which (the outdated language) is the language that 99% of the english speaking world still use and which was fine until 5 minutes ago.
Languages evolve, my dude. It's common everywhere.
Yes: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linguistic_purism_in_English
Language is fluid and evolves over time, get over it.