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 :::OK.  The problem is that the editor, ""Duane,"" is not responding to any of my attempts to help better his edits.  I think he is trying in good faith, but his grasp of English grammar, punctuation, writing, etc. rules are lacking; as is any knowledge of the Manual of Style.  He started on Dec 31 (just ten days ago, and has already made 880 edits—most of them bad).  I've considered an ANI, but don't really know what should be done about this enthusiastic, though misguided, newbie and the damage he's doing to the project.    "