Undoubtedly, today the Russian language is going through hard times: spelling, pronunciation rules, and even the lexical meaning of many words do not know not only children and people far from the cultural environment, but also those who would seem to have to understand allsubtleties and nuances of the rich Russian language: journalists, philologists and writers.The reasons were the following factors: firstly, it is undoubtedly the fall general cultural level, and secondly, of course, the Internet, which took over the function of the world's media.Unlike traditional media content on the Internet can upload any user, ie preliminary selection does not exist, so the network does not just Absence of meaningful, but also illiterate texts.
"Ray of light in the darkness?"
remark: you should not think that all Internet content - a collection of ignorant nonsense.The Network employs professional journalists and writers communicate cultural and educated people.Not only are they worried about the fate of the Russian language: for several years on the Internet (including social media) operates the movement Grammar nazi.Let's talk more about it.
Grammar nazi - what is it?
phrase "Grammar Nazi" is literally translated to English as "grammar Nazis."However, the word "Nazis" in this context should be understood somewhat differently.Under Nazism, in this case it refers to intolerance of those who often makes mistakes in spelling of certain language constructs, incorrectly punctuate and denies the importance of the study and preservation of the native language.In a broad sense Grammar nazi - a social movement for the purity of the language.
Grammar Nazis themselves as a sort of universal cleaners online environment from ignorance and narrow-minded stupidity.They put themselves on the burden, because this social movement has no clear organization, any statute or program.Moreover, called "Grammar Nazi" has the right to anyone.In such a situation, many literally a disgrace to the honor of this organization, too aggressively arguing their case, but avoiding simple spelling mistakes.Some of the "inhabitants of the Internet" believe grammar nazi too aggressive and too picky individuals who have nothing to do with themselves in real life.Agree repels grammar Nazi and compared himself with the Nazis and "holy warriors of the Third Reich."
What do Grammar nazi?
Grammar Nazis did not have a clear structure and responsibilities, so everyone who considers himself to be just sitting in the "public" Internet site (popular social networks, forums, online games) and making comments to each about their knowledge of spelling,what it gives visitors a terrible discomfort and administration of the resource.Often the "Nazis" is produced in the end blocked account - the result of his "heroic" linguistic activity.
organization Grammar nazi
However, there are a grammar nazi organized groups, which are clearly defined responsibilities.Their representatives are monitoring specific sites, sometimes help the administration of small resources to follow the rules of language content, just "clean" frankly delusional comments, ie act as editors.This is especially common in English-speaking countries.Yes, do not be surprised grammar Nazis - is not purely Russian "exclusive": the movement was initially and completely international, and then his cell divided by country.
should be noted that they also pay attention to not only the spelling: Grammar nazi commas to play an important role.Such an attitude often leads to overt aggression in the dialogue, as the balance of commas in the same sentence may be different, but the contending parties in the overheated state can not understand it.
Grammar Nazis: the pros and cons
Kohl Since we're talking about such an interesting social movement, let us consider its pros and cons.
Of the advantages can be noted that all the same people who identify themselves as "grammar Nazi" is not so much an excellent knowledge of their mother tongue, many are trying to preserve its purity and identity.They want people to remember our roots, the culture of respect and did not lose their national identity.
On the other hand, all of the above can be attributed solely to the movement and inspirers nor in any way to its ordinary members, and that some members do not fully called.Usually they simply behave too aggressively, it is not considered the opinion of others, but their main purpose is to insult the personality and self-assertion by some that.That is why the grammar nazi so prejudiced against Internet users, but because of all the suffering of individual representatives of the movement.
Through this article we found out who the grammar nazi, what they do and how to carry their ideology to the masses, but it is good or evil - it's up to you.
