Why.. not? I mean, perhaps it adds too much noise to normal threads, but it feels to me you're explaining why we shouldn't be learning random facts here. Which is odd, because I appreciate learning, doubly so because I don't often seek it out.
Stopping someone mid conversation to correct grammar might be rude or whatever in person, mainly due to the "live" nature of in-person conversation. In a forum-like conversation however; it seems quite the opposite to me.
Well, not the OP, but for me, I clicked a link hoping to see some discussion about Javascript, and the first thread from the top is arguing about whether Number Separators of the World is a sensible topic of discussion. I mean, part of what I enjoy about HN is entertaining digression, but this may as well be an argument about varying aftermarket car part quality, as far as relevance is concerned.
And yes, I am adding to the noise; far too late now. How do you feel about car part quality?
Stopping someone mid conversation to correct grammar might be rude or whatever in person, mainly due to the "live" nature of in-person conversation. In a forum-like conversation however; it seems quite the opposite to me.
Purely subjective, of course.