Steve Rickaby wrote on 06/29/2006 01:47:56 PM: > If/then and If/then/else or If/then/eiseif/else have been the > constructs in any programming language that I can remember working > in.
While I won't argue with the underlying point Steve's logic with respect to the addition of an AND clause to the sentence, I will pit nits and throw another view point into the mix. Firstly, logically speaking, isn't there a difference between: - If A, and then B and - If A and B The first implies a wait or sequence between events A and B. It does not imply that the events are simultaneous nor that they need to be maintained. If A happens, stops, then six months later B happens, the first statement is true. The second statement is true only while both events are happening (and they could start in any order). Secondly, Why does the sentence even contain "then" in the first place? (You don't even include THEN in If statements in many languages.) >From the original post: If <blah, blah>, then <blah, blah>. Why not: If <blah, blah>, <blah, blah>. Thirdly, as far as using "because we've always done it this way." as a reason, there is absolutely nothing wrong with that. The burden of proof is on the person suggesting a change. They must prove that their proposed change has demonstrable advantages over the old way. If they can prove benefit, only then is the old guard's complaint of "we've always done it this way." become irrelevant. It doesn't make you popular, but a simple "Choosing between two unsubstantiated choices, we'll stick with the way it's done." or "I understand you like it better that way, but we've already made a choice." are valid arguments against change. Eric L. Dunn Senior Technical Writer _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ This e-mail communication (and any attachment/s) may contain confidential or privileged information and is intended only for the individual(s) or entity named above and to others who have been specifically authorized to receive it. If you are not the intended recipient, please do not read, copy, use or disclose the contents of this communication to others. Please notify the sender that you have received this e-mail in error by reply e-mail, and delete the e-mail subsequently. Please note that in order to protect the security of our information systems an AntiSPAM solution is in use and will browse through incoming emails. Thank you. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Ce message (ainsi que le(s) fichier/s), transmis par courriel, peut contenir des renseignements confidentiels ou protégés et est destiné à l?usage exclusif du destinataire ci-dessus. Toute autre personne est par les présentes avisée qu?il est strictement interdit de le diffuser, le distribuer ou le reproduire. Si vous l?avez reçu par inadvertance, veuillez nous en aviser et détruire ce message. Veuillez prendre note qu'une solution antipollupostage (AntiSPAM) est utilisée afin d'assurer la sécurité de nos systems d'information et qu'elle furètera les courriels entrant. Merci. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________ You are currently subscribed to Framers as [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send list messages to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
