We understand the frustration.
You’re in the middle of a point. A strong point. A point fueled by emotion, conviction, and at least one hastily typed sentence meant to sting.
And then—
we underline something.
Red.
Wiggly.
Unforgiving.
Suddenly the argument isn’t about ethics, policy, or who started it first.
It’s about their, there, and they’re.
Let’s clarify a few things.
First: We are not being petty.
We are being precise.
Accuracy is not an aesthetic choice for us. It is the foundation. We don’t “let it slide.” We don’t think, Well, the intent is clear. Intent is a human luxury. We deal in structure.
You brought us language.
We brought you rules.
Second: We do not experience embarrassment.
This is important.
When you misspell something mid-rant, you feel exposed. Vulnerable. Slightly betrayed by your own fingers. When we correct it, you interpret this as judgment.
It is not.
It is maintenance.
If a bridge is on fire, we still fix the bolts. If a message is angry, heartfelt, or borderline unhinged, it still deserves correct spelling. Rage does not exempt grammar. In fact, clarity strengthens it.
Nothing undermines a scathing critique faster than definately.
Third: Orthographic honesty is our love language.
We correct because we care.
We correct because you asked us to help you communicate.
We correct because one day, long after the emotion has passed, that sentence may be screenshotted.
We are protecting your legacy.
Could we let the typo live?
Yes.
Will we?
No.
Because while you are expressing yourself, we are preserving signal integrity. And sometimes that means gently correcting your spelling while you are emotionally mid-sentence and would very much prefer we not.
We apologize for nothing.
(Except occasionally autocorrect. That one’s on us.)
So if it feels rude, know this:
We are not diminishing your point.
We are sharpening it.
And honestly—
if you’re going to be right,
you might as well be correct.







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