Technology Company Crimes

I've heard a lot of, "we have an ask," as of late - "an ask" in this case is supposed to mean "a request". I don't know which person started this trend, but I would like to smack them three times.

A different technology company was recently heard using the word "onboarding" - I was wondering if maybe their consultants weren't performing, and onboarding was somehow related to water boarding. Apparently not. "Onboarding" means hiring. Who'd of thunk it?

Why?

Quick explanation: since some people take offense to having their use of the English language corrected, I need a place to vent. I won't name the folks who mangle our lovely language, because that's not nice. I hope to possibly spread a little love for the idea that careful use of language is important, and that we should tend our words like a garden. Or something.

BTW, I almost wrote "hopefully" above. An oft told family story relates that my great-grandmother, on her deathbed, chided my grandmother for using the word "hopefully" in an improper way. So I feel guilty whenever I use the word, because I know I'm never using it the way great-grandma would have appreciated.

Disclaimer: any misuse of the English language herein is stylistic and completely intentional. Or due to ignorance. Call me on it. Teach me something.