They are both grammar and speeling articulate. I think Stu is giving him the silent treatment.
He is not one to correct others but I know he notices. He twinges when he reads something not correctly written. However, he has pride and integrity. If challenged, I don't think he would let Randy feel a win.
It would be fun to put them to a true test without any tools. Just cut-throat spelling, hyphens, and all. Another challenge might be grammar. As we all know, language is ever changing. I go by old school. Some may disagree with punctuation and spelling.
You know how much I love that you do care with a spelling feeling of emotions and ever-changing demands. Without you and Element, my writing would be sitting in the attic full of wishes waiting to come forth. I'm really not sure if I would like a stand-off between you and Stu. I wouldn't know whose side to be on. I am just glad you both are here. The end. Lots of happy thoughts and good vibes, always! I appreciate both of you.
"Ever-changing" as an adjective (and therefore requiring the hyphen) before a noun--OK; using it as a predicate adjective as you did, probably also hyphenated although not clearly required.
Also, if depending on what you were trying to emphasize by "inflection"---use or don't use the hyphen.
Grammar serves communication; communication should not be hampered by the rules of grammar.
And personally, when you wrote "speeling," I thought you were just daring Randy to respond---lol
I was---lol. I have found it hard to rise him to the occasion these days. I was starting to get worried. I started to think his knew infatuation with the hyphen was troubling him. I know it started me re-thinking my wording and actually had me take a break from writing here for fear of not using the hyphen correctly. Lord knows, I make enough grammical errors in my writing to begin with but to think I had all these hyphen errors and still have them scared me. Randy and I had this unspoken agreement, years ago. Those were the days when I was more timid and Merlin showed his courage. Now, I am more secure to make mistakes. At least I am writing and that makes me happy! happy! Thank you, tom jackson, for coming forth. I think you should capital/capitol (ize) your name. Big Giggles. You are worthy. :) :)!
This post was edited by Merlin at February 6, 2020 3:35 PM MST
I have never thought of grammar and rules of communication to be different from one another. This is definitely a "rule" to think about and incorporate in my writing and/or communicating. I'm not sure if I know how to communicate through writing what doesn't go through my brain as I speak. I would love to learn how to do that. Thank you for your insight.
Benedict Arnold 