Posts by joepairman@social.vivaldi.net
 (DIR) Post #AYmv6qBhcfSWHSraUq by joepairman@social.vivaldi.net
       2023-08-16T12:17:41Z
       
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       @simon if I zoom out to fit the whole of London, basically the whole city is just markers.
       
 (DIR) Post #AbwSUMa1h9sC6D4AzY by joepairman@social.vivaldi.net
       2023-11-18T20:21:35Z
       
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       @clive They are annoyingly good. I tried to stay off them but ended up going to the dark side. I hate the idea that like all earbuds and most headphones these days they are basically junk after a few years. But they combine so many useful features, are hassle-free while the battery lasts and sound good too.
       
 (DIR) Post #Ahs80kkVBoYBIShhcu by joepairman@social.vivaldi.net
       2024-05-06T10:40:57Z
       
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       Grammar mistakes: I think we all worry about them sometimes.But following rules can make our writing *clunkier*!(By trying to avoid mistakes, we make new and more painful ones.)There’s a more natural way to keep our writing smooth and “correct” for the situation: Reading aloud!How best to use reading to help our grammar, and why? See the linked post. But here is why grammar books mostly *don’t* help:1. They try to boost our confidence, but they fail: they're often inconsistent, illogical, and frequently broken by their own authors! (Even famous ones such as Orwell.)2. The opinionated syntax rules can tie us in knots and make our writing clunky. Look at the books themselves for painful examples! However;3. It’s not all bad news for such books: quick references do remind us of standard punctuation and usage.4. Overall, the best way to write smoothly, for experienced and inexperienced writers, first- and second-language users, and even grammar pedants — is to drop the rulebooks and trust our tongues.Amusing ironies, hidden principles, and practical tips here:https://earfinders.com/blog/drop-grammar-rules-and-trust-your-tongue