Re: [tied] Re: Pronunciation of "r" - again?

Andrew Jarrette wrote:

> -- Yes, I was aware it's not sound change and that it reflects
> growing awareness of foreign orthographic conventions. I was
> deliberately distorting the interpretation (and thought that it
> would be obvious that I was doing so) to make what I hoped might be
> considered somewhat humorous remarks. Obviously I failed.

Sorry. On this list, it isn't always obvious that the humour is intended.

Piotr