Shmuel says it differently but I think he and I agree. I value clarity in
writing, and therefore I like words that make distinctions clear. I adopted
"whom" once I understood it. I use "datum" (and also "criterion",
"bacterium" and the like). I eventually learned the difference between
"compose" and "comprise". I don't "reverence" something, I revere it. I
fire a gun but shoot the target. I stanch the wound of a staunch friend.
And so on.
This tempts me to snobbery ("knowledge puffeth up", the Bible warns us).
Nevertheless.
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Bob Bridges, [email protected], cell 336 382-7313
/* An armed society is a polite society. -Robert A. Heinlein */
-----Original Message-----
From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List <[email protected]> On Behalf Of
Seymour J Metz
Sent: Wednesday, June 8, 2022 07:55
Youy can't do only one thing. The ignorance of correct usage leads to
circumlocutions by people who don't know the form "datum". Eschew
obfuscation.
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From: Nash, Jonathan S. [[email protected]]
Sent: Wednesday, June 8, 2022 7:50 AM
Yes but we arent Romans so I think its acceptable to use data for a single
piece of data. If enough people use a word incorectly doesnt it become
acceptable?
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