Re: Re: Another point in etiquette: proof-read yourself!

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From: EdTecPubs@aol.com
Date: Thu, 29 Apr 1999 10:38:59 EDT
Subject: Re:       Re: Another point in etiquette: proof-read yourself!

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Sloppy writing in e-mail must have the effect of spilling over into all other
forms of written communication. The idea that one can be witless in
grammatical and spelling usage when communicating via e-mail and then,
suddenly, become a master literary craftsperson when engaged in other forms
of writing is just plain silly. Carelessness breeds further carelessness.
Even if one assumes, for the sake of argument, that e-mail is a form of
spoken language and not writing (an interesting concept, surely), why should
we permit or even encourage people to be sloppy, disorganized, illogical
speakers?
Lawrence Lipsitz

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