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NP, it's so common an occurrence on HN, I think it's self reinforcing. :) (Using 'i.e.' when meaning 'e.g.' is similarly frequent.)
by scoot 10y ago
NP, it's so common an occurrence on HN, I think it's self reinforcing. :)
(Using 'i.e.' when meaning 'e.g.' is similarly frequent.)
- petercooper 10y agoAh, I'm alright with those as I know the Latin! It's only everyday English words I seem to have a problem with ;-)
- gummiruessel 10y agoYou and me should be friends, for I also don't have any problems knowing when to use "i.e." and when to use "e.g." but if I were to post what you did, I too would have incorrectly said "disclaimer".