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So do you never use such structures in speech? They're a way of getting the point across clearly and succinctly. Just because they taught you it's "wrong" in sc
by TheSOB88 17y ago
So do you never use such structures in speech? They're a way of getting the point across clearly and succinctly. Just because they taught you it's "wrong" in school doesn't mean that it doesn't have value.
- petercooper 17y agoRecently, Copyblogger had a good article elaborating on just what you said: http://www.copyblogger.com/tips-for-better-writing/ http://www.copyblogger.com/tips-for-better-writing/
- moron4hire 17y agoI wasn't aware that this was a comment on another piece. Yes, I use less formal grammar in less formal situations. I even experiment in the minimalist form with haiku and other writing. Knowing now that it was a comment makes a little more sense. Without knowing that, it just seemed like lazy writing.
- TheSOB88 17y agoBut why does a blog post have to be formal in the first place?
- moron4hire 17y agoBecause you deign to waste our time with it. Putting effort into your writing shows that you have respect for your readers.