Short Rant

[rinue]

I hate people who comment on message boards to say "not to be rude, but doesn't your publication have copy editors? You missed [fill in the blank, usually a style choice and not a grammar error]." They're not only rude and wrong; I always picture them as the kind of strangers who pull you aside and say, with down-tilted chin and pursed lips, "sweetie, you shouldn't be wearing an open-toe shoe with hose, especially at your weight" and then look at you like you're supposed to thank them for saving you.