Annoying Guardians of Language

A recent blog entry on language prescription.

Language Log: The history of linguistic annoyance

this 'I can innovate but you can't' attitude is typical of self-appointed guardians of the language

In reference to an earlier blog entry on those "self-appointed guardians of the language," then called "snoots."

The social dimensions of language ideology rearing up their "ugsome" head. Connecting with a recent discussion on clichés in North American English.

The notion of social control through neologisms and language prescriptivism is always fascinating.