Klarinet Archive - Posting 001011.txt from 2000/02

From: GCalzati@-----.com
Subj: Re: [kl] Quick (off-topic) English lessons
Date: Sat, 26 Feb 2000 22:10:43 -0500

In a message dated 2/26/00 2:23:17 PM Eastern Standard Time,
deehays@-----.com writes:

<< I must disagree with this. Some of what I see is so poor that I have no
idea what the person is trying to say. The intent of language is
communication. Failing to follow the spelling and grammar rules hinders
that communication. In the most severe cases, there is no communication.

Now English does have a lot of oddities in its spelling and I certainly
wouldn't get too excited about an occasional error. However, tt can get to
be a major chore to decipher the meaning when 25% or more of the words are
spelled incorrectly.

Language is a tool. One needs to know and be able to use it correctly
before choosing to override the rules for expressive and artistic purposes.
The goal is always communication. If a non-standard usage facilitates that,
fine, go for it. If it hinders it, then it should not be used.

>>
Those that can not articulate as wonderfully as thee, <yawn> when they read a
post such as thou hast written! :)

Georgette

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