On Wed, 16 Aug 2000 16:19:30 -0500, Clarence Verge wrote:
> Martin Goldstern wrote:
>> I do not understand why this topic is discussed on the arachne
>> mailing list at all.
> Well, Martin, we could all use an occasional reaming out. (That's probably
> a split something) As long as it isn't taken too seriously, I think it can
> improve the quality of our communications. But one of the best qualities
> of the English language is its ability to evolve through common usage -
> split infinitives definitely fall into that catagory. (kick me)
> Personally, I try to use the occasional apostrophe correctly because I
> recognize that there are different meanings dependant on the position of
> that thing, and that's about as far as I am willing to toe the line.
> Up here in Canada we know all about language police. Their job is to try
> to make certain that a language which is afraid of evolution doesn't die.
> - Clarence Verge
Well, Martin, it is fun to read although not on topic.
Besides non-native English speakers can learn a lot from the discussion
and natives speakers also ;-)
CU Bastiaan
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