[Bazf]

Just two quick thoughts for you all. First, language is a constantly evolving organism. Therefore, the standards of fifty years ago are not the same as those of today. This is not due to the "deterioration" of the mother tongue, but the natural process of language evolution. Second, as a Brit living across the pond, I have learned that "Yank-speak" is often what is correctly described as American English. Funnily enough, dictionaries such as Webster's, etc., have the open-mindedness to include both British and American standard English. So, before you go jumping to conclusions about what is correct or incorrect, (as in hyphenating certain words or not), pull out an American dictionary and check.
I hope this adds some more food for thought on "two countries, divided by a common language".