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![Eight-frame cartoon. Frame 1: Bespectacled editor sits at her desk, looking at her computer, her hand on her mouse. Frame 2: She sees on her screen a post she has composed on “Social Media Platform,” which reads “[Relatable observation about a frustration common to editors]” She hits “send.” Frame 3: Her computer makes a noise, indicating someone has replied. Frame 4: The first reply reads, “Haha. So true.” Three dots indicate the same person is typing. Frame 4: The computer once again makes a noise and this time “Grammar Peeve” flies out of the screen and bonks the editor on the forehead. Frame 6: She rubs her head where she was struck as she looks more closely at the screen. Frame 7: The computer makes more noises, and more words fly out of the screen, including “Author bashing” and “usage peeve.” She shields her face with her hands. Frame 8: The editor cowers under her desk with her hands protecting her head, while “Grammar Peeve” and “Usage peeve” and “Style peeve” fly out of the screen. She yells “HELLLLLP” and curly-haired editor runs in, yelling, “Delete, delete, delete!!!”](https://i0.wp.com/ivacheung.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/A7D22957-890D-4A16-8E91-5F48F94E0D47.png?ssl=1 "““I")
Dedicated to Katharine O’Moore-Klopf, James Harbeck, and Ellen Jovin—ambassadors for respectful engagement within the editorial community!
Pro bono
(I know, I know. This cartoon is so December 2020. Turns out I’m still annoyed about this!)
Pandemic brain
Not an excuse—but maybe an explanation?
I’ve proofread this cartoon several times, but I’m sure there’s a glaringly obvious typo somewhere and I just can’t see it.
In all seriousness, I’d like to send my thoughts to anyone who’s had to endure loss of this year. I fervently hope 2021 will be better for everyone.
Sage advice
Paywall
Misconceptions
Empathy
Aims and scope
Resignation
Here’s a not-safe-for-pearl-clutchers version that’s truer to what I would say.
What technically correct spelling or grammar rule have you given up on enforcing? Did you go through a period of mourning when you finally let it go?