On Tue, 8 Mar 2005 08:02:35 +0000 (GMT), Alan Mackenzie <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > [Discussion of "`foo' is an obsolete function since 21.4;"] > > >I think "is ... since" is pretty common usage actually, and certainly > >makes sense. > > <Gnashes teeth> > > Yes, it does make sense and it is regrettably common usage, but it is > WRONG. It is something that a native English speaker would never say. > In this case, it is just as easy to be correct.
Hmm, I'm a native English speaker (and I certainly appreciate fine language), but I don't mind this at all. It simply doesn't register very high on the "feels wrong" scale, though it does a little. I also agree with Nick that the "correct" form is less clear (and requires a funny little twiddly bit in the code). However, a variant which might be even clearer, and maybe less objectionable would be "FOO is an obsolete function (since 21.4)". -Miles -- Do not taunt Happy Fun Ball. _______________________________________________ Emacs-devel mailing list Emacs-devel@gnu.org http://lists.gnu.org/mailman/listinfo/emacs-devel
