So, I have to say, while I am guilty of this, it needs to throttle down a bit, IMO.
People make errors all the time, it's the way of life.
However, posts have generally gotten to be this format.
OP asks a question/makes a topic.
• Poster A: Replies to topic, answers it, then corrects the errors the OP makes.
• Poster B: Does the same thing as Poster A.
• Poster C: Does the same thing as Poster C.
• Poster D: He might be the one that actually provides a genuine response with lack of criticism!
What does this lead to? It leads unfriendliness on the forums. Correct me if I'm wrong, but it's embarrassing to be corrected on public forums, where your posts are viewed by all. When it's turned on you, it doesn't feel too great.
So what I'm saying is, unless it's a big infringement on the TOS, does it really matter if somebody put a thread in the wrong section, or doesn't have the best grammar in the world but is obviously trying? I realize this is a lot like Zheotare's thread, but I feel like a lot need to be reminded of this.
I, myself, tried to stop doing this, but it still irks me when people have good ideas, but the first thing somebody does is criticize the structure of the post or the thread itself--not the content of the post/thread. If you are truly just trying to point out a mistake and don't want anyone to think otherwise, you can always PM the OP/Poster of the mistake, instead of calling him out on it publicly.
Also, regarding grammar. I'm pretty big on grammar myself, but as long as the OP/Poster is making an effort, why bother correcting him? Now a days, for the most part, MOST of the posts here are semi grammatical or simple and short, which doesn't really require grammatical punctuation to clarify thoughts.
People say the forums is a great community, but has anybody ever thought that it seems like a good community to those who are inside the "circle". What about those who are on the outside? How do I know this? Try making an alternative forums account and posting on that. You feel a bit alienated if you don't follow everything the general forum community wants.
Suggestions? Insight? Post below!