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 Error becoming acceptable 

The most common error that I see regarding the use or misuse of the plural noun is the use of the word ""emails."" Email, meaning electronic mail, is both singular and plural. Someone may receive one piece of mail (email) or many pieces of mail (email). Since it would be incorrect to say, ""I received lots of ""mails"", it is just as incorrect to say, ""I received lots of ""emails."" 

The problem I see with this is that the use of ""emails"" has spawned a growing acceptance of the misuse of plural nouns in general. It is amazing to see in both the written and spoken word, how educated people increasingly misuse the plural noun.  

For example; take some time, on any given day, and listen to the dribble that comes out of the mouths of news reporters. It is atrocious what you will hear when you are paying attention.

I wonder where it will end?

Robert
Brandon, Fl"