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cross-posted from: https://programming.dev/post/1927197

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[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

You write a description for your application in a language you are not confident in. You are aware you could have made errors, yet you don't take the time to check it with a grammar checker. It's a simple process and takes seconds.

I'd like to point out again that language mistakes have been made in a language-related application. Constructive criticism is fine. The developer will learn from his mistakes.
At least it's a marketing mistake. People who use poor grammar are not typically taken seriously.

"I find it more compelling to read such a description in obviously non-native English..."

Not everyone agrees, that's subjective.

[–] jbrains 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

It’s a simple process and takes seconds.

You have access to the text. Start a stopwatch. Edit the text using grammar-checking software. Post it somewhere on the web, fully-formatted and suitable for marketing purposes. Stop the stopwatch. Publish how long it took you.

We'll review your work.

“I find it more compelling to read such a description in obviously non-native English…”

Not everyone agrees, that’s subjective.

Yes. This whole thread is subjective. And?