>> I know this is anal, but it bugs me every time Mailman discards a
>> message then sends me a note with this text:
>> >> The attached message has been automatically discarded.
>> >> It should be
>> >> The attached message was automatically discarded.
Dan> I don't agree. Why is the latter more correct?
"was" connotes that an action happened in the past and is over and done with. "has been" connotes that the action was started, but might not have completed.
doesn't connote that to me..."has been" is clearly past tense, just as is "was".
> I disagree. To me, the sentence with "was" gives the impression that it > just simply happened. The sentence with "has been" seems more official > and assured, indicating that the action was purposefully taken.
doesn't connote that either to me. Neither "has been" nor "was" implies more or less purpose.
I don't see a lot of difference either way. And yes, it's certainly a nit.
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