In a message dated 10/31/08 11:54:23 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
> For that offense, you're sentenced to hard time in the Maximum > Security Prison for Adjectival Abuse. Your neologism privileges are > revoked and you may not use faux words that end in -ive without a > licensed editor sitting next to you. > You mean I can't say 'attractive' any more? 'Impactive' is a lousy concoction that I sullenly accepted long ago because the alternative, 'impactful' seemed equally ugly and silly besides. 'Impacting' also doesn't do it. 'Striking' has its virtues, but it connotes a cerebral kind of impact, but works of the greatest impact hit home at more than just the cortex. I'm open to suggestions. ************** Plan your next getaway with AOL Travel. Check out Today's Hot 5 Travel Deals! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100000075x1212416248x1200771803/aol?redir=http ://travel.aol.com/discount-travel?ncid=emlcntustrav00000001)
