Την Fri, 26 May 2006 12:51:02 -0400,ο(η) John Taylor <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> έγραψε:
> "More" can be applied to both quantity and numbers, so why cannot "less" > It is regular practise now to talk about me and you, not you and I. > While I agree with you on the use of fewer and less, it must be > remembered that English is not a fixed language. > I am always deeply suspicious of people who make rules for other people. > Who decides what is right and what is wrong in English? > I would say that usability defines what is right. The perfect example would be Greek. Ancient Greek for example had words for almost everything. Modern Greek doesn't and as a consequence it is a lot more periphrastic now than ever. For example an average increase in word count etween Ancient and Modern Greek would sit roughly at 50%. Better (and more efficient) use of language and avoidance of one-size-fits-all words enhances the ability to communicate and reduces effort to acquire knowledge. (Not to mention the economic benefit of publishing smaller-sized books, reports etc.) :-) Ffibys _______________________________________________ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
