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Comment by toomanydoubts

5 years ago

How about non-native English speakers that are using it as an way to take tips and improve their English writing?

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bjt2n3904  5 years ago

I'd argue that's even worse for non native speakers. It's alluring, really I see it. This would be massive amounts of utility if I were trying to learn French.

But the cost is it's not actually natural, it's what the AI says is natural.

lbriner  5 years ago

There are plenty of ways to improve your English without grammarly.

  • Spivak  5 years ago

    Yes but if people are gravitating towards Grammerly it's because it's offering something those other ways aren't.

    I mean I guess you can learn an instrument by reading sheet music and sheer force of will but I think most people prefer lessons.

    • josourcing  5 years ago

      > Yes but if people are gravitating towards Grammerly it's because it's offering something those other ways aren't.

      I disagree. Grammarly has bombarded the internet and YouTube with so many ads, there are ads that make fun of Grammarly ads.

      Nevertheless, people don't use it because it offers something that others don't. They use it because they don't know any better.

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