Don't demand that from non-English speakers, Doug, I just think that native English speakers should make the effort: particularly in this forum, which must be an aid to those who are not in learning/improving their grasp of the language.
John Coyle Brisbane, Australia ----- Original Message ----- From: "Doug Brewer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, January 24, 2003 12:00 AM Subject: Re: OT: Obnoxious Sonofabitch Copyeditor > There are some usages that I find distracting. However, I consider it far > more important that the members of the list who do not have a Master's > level command of the English language, whether because of location of birth > or insufficient attention, not be discouraged from posting. It is > nerve-wracking enough to try to communicate in a language with which you > are not fully comfortable without the added pressure of thinking that the > readers are more concerned with strict grammar than with what you have to say. > > The PDML, like the vast majority of electronic communication, is casual. > It's an ongoing conversation that just happens to be in written form. Let's > not stifle the flow of ideas and information by demanding something we have > no right to demand. > > Doug > did time as a writer/editor as well > >
