Re: English 101

[brewtail@mediaone.net]

Very well. Subject finished.

Devin Phatak wrote:

> I second that, let's move on folks. =)
>
> Greg Coe wrote:
>
> > 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.
> > >
>
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