[mobertol]

Originally Posted by Eric

Emily Dickinson.

This is an interesting thread ... kinda like Seinfeld, it's about nothing. Or at least, nothing important. There is no standard English. Never has been; never will be. English is a lot like quanta; it defies being pinned down. Most languages are purpose directed ... or something like that. The kind of language you use depends on the situation in which you use it. For example, the language you use when you have just pounded the hell out of your thumb with a hammer is not what you would use in most other circumstances, unless, of course, you are like me Spelling isn't that important either. It tends to lag behind pronunciation ... or bear little realtion to it. Brits are good at this ... mispronouncing "clerk" and "derby" with insular relish.

So have fun. And remember: don't end a sentence with a preposition (propositions are so much better) ... and read what Churchill said about this.

Great post Eric, time for me to abandon ship I think -I have too many tics and need crutches for all my own annoying habits where writing is concerned.

One thing is for sure -all those who write on here are unique and have a very expressive and personal voice in what they "say" - if you were to remove the names and avatars most would be instantly recogniseable by their style, wit, etc. Will cast no more stones as I am not without sin