To point out that the word is 'being' not 'been'

[Thisvehicleisreversing]

I've read a number of posts over the last few days where a poster has used 'been' when they've meant 'being'

It's annoying. So there.

usual

It's moved on into a more general discussion? I thought anyway.

But as I said - correcting people on MN isn't intended to be helpful,it's always a dig. I might notice an error on here but I wouldn't ever comment. Unless you're in Pedants Corner grammar and spelling isn't really the point of any of us posting on any thread.

LRD

True even in the workplace a bit of tact wouldn't go amiss. Amending the letter is enough, loudly chastising the person in front of others isn't on. That's what I meant about feelings not coming into it. Otherwise it turns into an exercise in belittling the person.

Yes, I agree, that seems totally fair to do. And helpful, because it's in context.