Nicholas Bodley wrote:

>On Tue, 19 Apr 2005 07:36:08 -0400, Peter T. Daniels
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>>Perhaps the person who used the term should refrain from such postings.
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>Is, for instance, the term "monitor" too technical?
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Do we not take joy from learning new words, new concepts, and the
associations between them?

OK, let's discuss it - as of what date of first use should we stop using
new words on this list? Are there classes of words that we shouldn't
be allowed to use (by mutual agreement of course)? Is there an
authoritative source we can check to be sure that a word or usage meets
the criteria?

What words would you have us not use, and why? How wuld using a limited
vocabulary advance the cause of the list?

Let's be gentlemen and gentlewomen and let Peter have the first chance
to answer.

Best,

Barry


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