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To: Elroy who wrote (352086)9/26/2007 11:46:41 AM
From: combjelly  Respond to of 1575626
 
"and you've posted on it intermittently, not continuously."

True. But the gaps were small. If the gaps are larger, then it isn't appropriate. For example, the ice in an ice core that is 10,000 years old was once liquid water. If it melts in the lab, you wouldn't say "is it still liquid?".

Or, your smoker example. If a lifelong smoker has been trying to quit for decades, but never manages more than a few days, the phrase "are you still smoking?" is perfectly appropriate. However, if they started at age 16 and quit in their mid-20s, but when 45 starts again, you wouldn't ask "are you still smoking?".

That would be stupid.



To: Elroy who wrote (352086)9/26/2007 12:24:08 PM
From: tejek  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 1575626
 
Nope, not always. For example I read this post and I thought "you're still discussing this???", and you've posted on it intermittently, not continuously.

Elroy, we are talking time frames here. Intermittent over 3 days is not nearly the same as intermittent over 20 years. With that kind of time lapse, the use of the word, still, becomes suspect. Besides, why are we still discussing an issue brought up by a guy with the tag, Sir Vinny?


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