Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2004/06/23
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]"Proper" has always fluctuated and changed. What has been unacceptable grammar and usage at one time become acceptable at another. The bigger issue has to do with the overall state of written communications by and between individuals. And that is what I believe has declined, even as the availability of Email and text messaging as greatly increased the quantity of such communications. B. D. -----Original Message----- From: lug-bounces+bdcolen=earthlink.net@leica-users.org [mailto:lug-bounces+bdcolen=earthlink.net@leica-users.org] On Behalf Of Daniel Ridings Sent: Wednesday, June 23, 2004 1:39 AM To: Leica Users Group Subject: RE: [Leica] RE: While it is happening (B. D. Colen)writing goingdwnhll It all depends on how you look at it Gene. "Proper" has always been in a state of fluctuation. It was usually defined by those who went to the better schools. Maybe we could say that with the proliferation of writing utensils, ie., computers, the definition of "proper" is being defined by a larger percentage of the population. There will always be masters and artists even when it comes to writing, but my guess is that a larger percentage of the population is practising their writing skills than ever before. As long as we understand each other. That's kind'a what language is about. Daniel On Tue, 22 Jun 2004 grduprey@rockwellcollins.com wrote: > > > > > My experience is that more people ignore proper word use and > spelling/grammar usage. > > Gene _______________________________________________ Leica Users Group. See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information