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Sorry about that! I do feel it is a huge accomplishment. Full stop. It is the interstellar part that puzzled me. Why not intergalactic? Of course it is a huge f
by ezequiel-garzon 10y ago
Sorry about that! I do feel it is a huge accomplishment. Full stop. It is the interstellar part that puzzled me. Why not intergalactic? Of course it is a huge first step in both directions, and so are computers, the wheel and various technologies for that matter. However, we're still warming up in our stellar system.
- jerf 10y agoMost people are weak on the difference between intra- and inter-. It's in the set of things I don't even consider trying to go grammar-nazi on because it's so widespread it's arguably correct now, and the "real" distinction is merely jargon used by several subcommunities.
- inopinatus 10y agoPeople en masse will be clearer on finer points of language if those who already grasp them make the effort to polish their communications. Don't mistake lack of awareness for stupidity. Most people learn by example. Corollary: every wrong apostrophe breed's another.