something i posted somewhere else -- on meaning

[abu nuwas]

I was just about to put up my poor overworked little hand and say "send it to me"! I gave up editing because of exactly the problem Dale describes -- people really only want a proofreader and they think they're being tough when they can handle your grammatical corrections. They almost always crumble or take the huff if you dare suggest that something is irrelevant, nonsensical, ill-conceived or redundant.

You did very well not to put up your hand, believe me! I must just get on.....groan.....