...by tragic historical coincidence a period of abysmal under-educating in literacy has coincided with this unexpected explosion of global self-publishing. Thus people who don't know their apostrophe from their elbow are positively invited to disseminate their writings to anyone on the planet stupid enough to double-click and scroll.
Lynne Truss's book "Eats, Shoots & Leaves" discusses the issue of poor literacy and punctuation skills in the context of a surge in global self-publishing. She highlights how a lack of education in these areas has coincided with an unprecedented opportunity for anyone to share their writing online, regardless of their proficiency. This has created a scenario where individuals with little understanding of basic grammar can publish their work for a wide audience.
Truss emphasizes the irony that while self-publishing platforms are more accessible than ever, many contributors lack essential writing skills. This situation raises concerns about the overall quality of content available and the ease with which misinformation can spread. Her statement illustrates the need for a greater emphasis on literacy education in light of the vast and often chaotic landscape of online writing.
