Style Chapter 2 Summary

On Correctness.
This Lesson concerns itself with the notion of correctness and how it is a viable notion but not to be followed strictly. Such an approach is considered highly disagreeable and would be detrimental to the writing process as well as to culture, then, beyond this, it goes on to outline these three categories of so called rules which seems to me an illogical step and a practice in futility if indeed one is to not follow such rules. None-the-less: One rule concerns itself with grammar and structure these are the "Real Rules." Another is "The Standard English Rules," they are concerned with dialectical changes and general variations on the theme of demeanor. After this there are the "Inventive Rules" These are said to be frequently broken and tend to concern themselves with matters of writing finesse and are not noticeable. Folklore rules and Elegant rules are outlined here and they seem to be less than important according to the author's descriptions and commentary.
If enough people break the rules frequently enough, the rule has changed and such a change should be recognized - this is the final thought and i must say, I don't disagree. It is after all the people and their use in practice which actually defines correct.