Craig White wrote:
On Fri, 2005-10-07 at 13:12 -0500, Mike McCarty wrote:
[snippy, snippy]
[RANT MODE ON]
>>[RANT MODE OFF]
etymology is the science of language and clearly off topic here but a
Rants are either considered *always* on-topic or *always* off-topic
in any given forum.
significant portion of the new entries committed to the English language
are driven by technology. We all know that the English language is
replete with oddities and peculiarities.
I almost majored in linguistics, but finally settled on mathematics
for my undergrad degree.
If it helps to give precision to the language, then it's definitely
Indeed, it is. And especially in math one often needs what seems to
the outsider excessive precision in writing. But the trend I see today
in no way lends additional precision or clarity.
worthwhile. I have fixated on your above comments and knowing this list
(and you), am certain that it hasn't been finalized.
;-)
I'll second that!
:-) :-)
Mike
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