This would have been so relevant last week, but since I totally forgot, here’s a nice piece on the continually evolving relationship between language and perceived trustworthiness, particularly with respect to journalism. The author argues that using a more personal, informal style actually boosts your credibility as a writer in the eyes of contemporary, web-cultured readers.  As someone who has always taken pride in writing beautiful, flowing sentences of “Standard Written English”, I know how easy it is to get caught up in the pedantry of it all. This was an important reminder to wield my literacy with care and embrace new ways of generating meaning. Putting snobs like me in their place: One more reason to love the internet!