The distinction is, ESL people are taught English and then graded on it. If they don’t know their “who” from “whom” and “that”, then they fail. Unlike native speakers a s writers, they’ve proved they can write in English and be proud of it.
When I was fluent in French, I was pleased at my work and it made me proud. I’m 20 years lapsed and I absolutely struggle at the French in Shoresy when I should know it.
Overly formal language could appear stilted, and I’d be happy with
We can argue style all day, but I’d love a baseline and the organization like the French have for their language. This ‘usage dictates form’ idea, where vapid influencers can dictate the evolution of the language through weaponized followers, is ridiculous.