If I was were a less sensitive grammarian, then I would care less whether my grammar were was more or less correct. However, if it was were true that I were was a less sensitive grammarian, would it then mean that I were was a less caring person?
KURT★BRINDLEY 
“Were” is the subjunctive in AMERICAN English, but “was” is the correct subjunctive in BRITISH English. At least in non-present. Present-subjunctive in both languages is ‘be.’
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*languages
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Yes, kylesoi,
Our crazy English languages… Still, I wonder if those who are more sensitive to grammar standards are typically more sensitive people in general…or, are they/we/me just annoying anachronistic nitpicks? :)
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I’d rather be an annoying, anachronistic nitpicker!
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If I were to speak using the subjunctive mood in England, I would still be using “were.”
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Cq Ray,
No way I’m getting in the middle of what’s what regarding correct English English. I have a hard enough time getting my “American” right. :/
Cheers.
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When it comes to writing, I prefer people who write like they talk. No matter how bad they grammar is. But I also believe that being sensitive is a great quality. Way to be, grammar nazi. You’re alright with me.
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You remind me of my hippie college poetry professor. Thanks for stopping by. I hope the whole anti-grammar thing works out well for you.
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well, outside of subjunctivity – did you mean to say, that you could not care less or did you really mean it, that you would indeed, care less? If you were a less sensitive grammarian, then you probably couldn’t care less. But if you were more sensitive, then you probably would care more, not less. I’m so confused…
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exactly…which is why it brings me down
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I am not the grammar police, but I appreciate anyone who knows how it should be written. They can deliberately break the rules if they know they are.
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yeah, doesn’t it seem like it’s always like that, Beth – those in the know, know when it’s okay to so no to the convention they know so well…
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