In message <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, Steve Heaven <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes >On Thu, 2007-03-22 at 12:58 +0000, Nigel Stanley wrote: > > >> Modern usage does not require a "." when letters are omitted. M.P. >> for example looks fussy and pedantic to me - MP is fine, and what you >> will find in most newspapers these days. >> > > > >I hope your not saying that what you find in most newspapers these days >is acceptable English ! > > Nor in the canal mag's! At least the one I read. I'm thinking of offering my services to Mr Ludgate as proof reader!
Cheers Guy -- Guy Morgan nb Virgo, WFB, Stockton GU Defend the waterways. Visit the web site www.saveourwaterways.org.uk
