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Pastimes : SI Grammar and Spelling Lab -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: Rambi who wrote (794)	1/21/1998 2:37:00 PM
From: Jacques Chitte	Respond to of 4710

I have no trouble introducing new words, so long as they are spelled well. But: construction, style, elements of grammar - these are things which should be beyond much evolution. Most of this thread is filled not with mere misspelling, but with bad punctuation or syntax. These things should definitely not be the hostages of Beat poets and rap stars. >Anal personality types< That sounds so much better as an adjective. I'm used to a barrage of the corresponding noun. And very rarely does someone have the - sheer grace, or whatever - to thank me for my constant nit- ah, vigilance. You are most welcome.