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      Gen A got left behind on spelling and grammar. Too much of it that they use is automated, they find grammar to be lame, and thanks to our “pass kids or lose funding” system of public schools they all just get to coast through while not really learning much.

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        Yeah, my Gen A kids can’t read at all. They only know half their letters…shameful

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          Alpha, the one after Gen Z, which is after Millennials, which is after Gen X, which was named that not because it was the 24th, but because they didn’t have a good name so they used X as a placeholder for an unknown name.

          Generations are slightly bullshit tho. Birthdate definitely matters, but it more of a continuum / spectrum than discrete generations.

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            There’s definite bleed over , and the differences are loose generalities than facts, but there’s definite patterns that emerge between music, fashion, and technology.

            Like how gen Z and especially A can’t really use computers or understand file structure well, or that mellennials are the last gen who mostly know cursive. Or blow anti bully gen z is compared to earlier gens.

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      ChatGPT said:

      Great question — and kind of a loaded one, right? It definitely feels like reading and spelling skills have taken a nosedive in recent years. There are a few reasons people often point to:

      1. Tech dependence: Autocorrect and predictive text mean we don’t have to think about spelling anymore. Same with grammar checkers. It’s like outsourcing our brains to our devices.

      2. Less reading for fun: People, especially younger generations, tend to read less traditional material (like books or long articles) and more short-form content (texts, tweets, memes). That impacts vocabulary and attention to proper language.

      3. Educational shifts: Some argue schools have moved away from foundational skills like phonics and spelling drills in favor of broader literacy or test-focused approaches. Others say students aren’t getting enough one-on-one help, especially in underfunded schools.

      4. Language evolution: English is constantly changing. Spelling gets looser, grammar rules shift, and new words enter the mix all the time. Some see this as decline, others as evolution.

      But what’s your take — are you seeing this in schools, at work, online?

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    “Hello hotline? I’ve been feeling pretty blue lately and thought about dyeing that way. Can you give me any tips to be sure I don’t mess it up?”

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      Excuse me, she is an all-natural bluehead. She definitely does NOT have a stash of #56 dye hidden in the upstairs closet!

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    Y’all ever feel like those messages are just to keep their worker drones alive? Like do tech companies actually give s shit? I’m sorry if that’s controversial and no i’m not suicidal.

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      Absolutely, I hate this shit. It feels incredibly fake and overbearing if it’s an automatic/“broadcast” message.

      Sometimes it’s designed so that it’s actively dangerous too. I said “Siri, kill me” to my phone and it started calling emergency services. Are they trying to get people fined for abuse?

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      It was probably the shade of blue that didn’t suit your coloration. If you really did want blue hair, there is likely a shade that would harmonize with your features better.

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    Funny, I experimented with DDG, and they gave me a wikiHow with instructions on how to spend your final days if you know you’re dying. I guess the search engine makes all the difference.

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    Dye man, AHHHAAAHAAAAHHH
    Fighter of the bleach man AHHAAAHAAAAHHH
    Champion of the cloth AHHAAAHAAAAHHH
    He’s the master of the Tye-dye and friendship for everyone!