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Edited, thanks. There is, of course, a difference between occasional errors and the way in which millions of competent English speakers use their language, but
by hdevalence 13y ago
Edited, thanks.
There is, of course, a difference between occasional errors and the way in which millions of competent English speakers use their language, but I'm sure you're aware of the distinction.
- lutusp 13y agoI just think it's funny that programmers, acutely aware of the consequences of small code syntax errors, seem peculiarly indifferent to much more significant errors in their English prose. And yes, I'm aware that many "errors" can be defended as conscious choices. But most of them are neither intentional nor contribute to effective communication.
- Goladus 13y agoThe English prose used in comment threads like this is written natural language. Programming languages are formal languages. Different treatment should not be surprising. For further reading: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Natural_language http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Natural_language http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Formal_language http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Formal_language http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linguistic_prescription#Problems http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linguistic_prescription#Problem...