why is it that people on here make fun of second language users?

Question

i have seen loads of people using quite good english to ask questions - sometimes better than 1st language users who use bizzare slang - and they often get really sarcastic answers taking the p**s out of their grammar. is it just me that finds it sad that all the people out there that only use english think they are sooooooo clever?????

Answer 1

ignorance and jealousy

oh yes, arrogance i forgot that one-nice one Yu Yevon

Answer 2

I've noticed this also.
All I can say is, I'd like to see these ignorant people attempting to converse in a foreign language.
Its a shame, because unnecessary criticism could discourage English language students from using this source.
I think its pure ignorance to make disparaging comments, BUT I do think it a good idea to politely correct some errors. I have a German friend learning English who appreciates being corrected, in a nice way.

Answer 3

I don't think they make fun, but it gets a little difficult when someone sends a question and the question makes no sense or is impossible to decipher. There is no question that people who are fluent do flaunt their dialect or slang and have an advantage. Those who are not fluent should take classes in ESL. Then, they will feel more confident.

Answer 4

you got that right. i answered a very concerned question earlier and red what others opinions are. and boy did she get bashed and called stupid for doing shortcut on her writing? i find it offensive that just because she's bi langual they criticized her and said she should go to school and learn english. that's just pure hatefulness. it doesn't occur to other people that english is not the only language the most important. yes, you need english here, that's why they try. i'd like to hear them trying to speak or write other language.

Answer 5

Those people who ridicule second language users do so to make themselves feel superior.

Let them get on with it, it is the only chance they have. You have the advantage of speaking more than one language.

Answer 6

You're right. Those who make fun of those for whom English is not the first language only know one language, and that is fractured English.

Answer 7

I don't know but that bugs me too. It's pretty easy to tell the difference between the people who are struggling with the language and those who are just lazy spellers.

Answer 8

show me those people and i will beat them up for you....j/k .. just keep on asking and answering questions.... don't mind them. we all have our reasons for being here.... who cares if they think u are not clever, stop living on a lighted stage and try to live ur life without the help of attention from any kind of audience.....sarcastic answers...read them and ignore them.....

Answer 9

And have you also noticed that often the criticizers also can't spell?? its just ignorance, that makes people so rude about others, and also, some people like to get reactions - just like yours......so I wouldn't worry about it if I were you, just concentrate on the genuine people.....

Answer 10

And have you also noticed that often the criticizers also can't spell?? its just ignorance, that makes people so rude about others, and also, some people like to get reactions - just like yours......so I wouldn't worry about it if I were you, just concentrate on the genuine people.....

Answer 11

They might be a little jealous that others speak second languages and the don't. And what they speak is not even a language you can understand.