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
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