[Bainbridge]

“Accepted usage” perhaps but not preferred. Sadly, there are many who speak a substandard English and that is a shame. I prefer to make an effort to use the language in as articulate a manner as possible. If that makes me silly, so be it. I have to refrain from admonishing those who insist that “they could care less” on every thread. As for me,I will attempt to be as precise and fluent as possible when communicating.

[OLD REGGIE]

“Accepted usage” perhaps but not preferred. Sadly, there are many who speak a substandard English and that is a shame. I prefer to make an effort to use the language in as articulate a manner as possible. If that makes me silly, so be it. I have to refrain from admonishing those who insist that “they could care less” on every thread. As for me,I will attempt to be as precise and fluent as possible when communicating.

I am in complete agreement with you but there is little we can do with the "progress" of language usage.

Like you, I still attempt to use language the way it was taught "in my day". (In my case 60+ years ago.) :-)

Keep up the good work. Let's hope you have an influence on those around you.