Re: English 101

["Greg Coe" <gcoe4733@postoffice.uri.edu>]

The issue is dead.  I made a simple point, and I clearly admitted I was
wrong to single Ian out.  But I felt it needed to be said.  When did this
turn into English 101? Ian himself admitted he was frustrated that no one
knew what he was talking about.  All I was asking for was a clear, concise
question, so that we could all offer him some help.  Some people supported
me, some did not.  Let's move on.

Greg
----- Original Message -----
From: <brewtail@mediaone.net>
To: <jettaglx@igtc.com>
Sent: Friday, July 23, 1999 2:34 PM
Subject: English 101


> I am not going to take side with this issue. I would however, like to
> pose a few questions to Greg. Even though you were "man enough to
> apologize" does that lessen the sting that Ian may have felt? Does your
> post seem sincere or just defensive? I agree with you that one should
> speak and write in a manner that reflects good form, but you should also
> give someone the benefit of the doubt. We do not know the circumstances
> involved. If you chose not to reply to someone because of their diction
> or grammar, that is your right, but chastising them in a public forum
> such as this is in very poor taste. One who gives the impression of
> being educated should know that.
> Ian should have taken the time to be more clear and concise but he
> doesn't deserve the verbal abuse.
> BTW I didn't understand what he meant but I would still try to help.
> This is just my opinion.
>