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[–] Enekk@lemmy.world 6 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) (1 children)

It's an indication that the distinction is quickly dying. If native speakers struggle with it, soon enough there may only be 'who'.

[–] The_v@lemmy.world 4 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Grammar is the attempt to enforce random arbitrary rules on a continuously evolving language.

[–] Zachariah@lemmy.world 2 points 4 months ago

Grammar can either be descriptive or prescriptive.