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From:
Gonzalo Merchan
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Date:
Fri, 29 Mar 1996 14:36:29
Subject:
Re: (idm) Spelling
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quoted 1 line He didn't just correct spelling anyhow (did you read his full>>He didn't just correct spelling anyhow (did you read his full
reply?) >he
quoted 3 lines went on to elaborate and expand upon the thread at hand.>went on to elaborate and expand upon the thread at hand. > >Yes, yes, I read the full reply and it was all well and good, but
a matter
quoted 2 lines of> of >spelling certainly was not essential to his post. I just feel
that there
quoted 2 lines is> is >absolutely no point to correct someone on their spelling when we
know
quoted 2 lines exactly> exactly >what and where they are talking about. Shall we start correcting
the
quoted 2 lines grammar> grammar >of the list members who don't speak English well? You can be a
member of
quoted 2 lines the> the >IDM Spelling and Grammar Police, but count me out. I don't like
picking
quoted 5 lines through fat to get to the meat.>through fat to get to the meat. > >Objection sustained. > >Andrew
Sorry kids, my spelling IS quite horrible. Make no mistake about it. It's the result of too much spellchecking...it makes you lazy. -Fresh