Although conservative grammar strives for correctness, linguists say that oft-repeated errors are no longer errors. According to linguists, common errors are considered incorrect only by grammarians. Consequently, linguists also argue that the way people choose to speak should be considered correct, regardless of established standards. However, rules should not be abandoned just because there is evidence that they have been broken. Commonly broken rules have the power to change the language, especially by changing the meaning of words, but such mistakes should not render grammatical rules null and void. Without rules, communication would disintegrate, making this linguists' argument defeating the purpose