Re: Generalizations about English spelling

At it again, "Barry"?

Years ago, Upward sent me unsolicited his Simplified Spelling Society's
book, insisted on maintaining an email correspondence, and refused to
accept the basic facts about the history of and justifications for
English spelling.

i18n@... wrote:

>
> That may or may not be true, but we have no evidence of it here. Rather,
> without evidence it sounds like a five year old calling someone names.
> Yet, I am sure that there is something that caused you to come to a
> reasoned conclusion instead of actually meaning to deliver a unsupported
> insult. Could you elaborate on your thought processes on the matter that
> would be likely to leave those of us with less experience in the
> specific topic to be able to draw a valid conclusion? What is the reason
> we should listen to to draw the same conclusion as you? It would be more
> useful to us!
>
> Best,
>
> Barry
>
> Peter T. Daniels wrote:
>
> > Mr. Upward is a spelling reform fanatic and does not listen to reason.

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