Keep the slang. Unlike the Academie Francais, or whatever it's called,
that polices the French language I think language should change to
reflect how it's being used. But even I agree there have to be limits as
there are some things that sound just horrible, innit.
James
On Sat, 15 Jul 2006 13:03:26 +0100, "Piers Hemy" <piers@xxxxxxxx> said:
>
> Keepping in mind the background given in Bob's link, the only riposte I
> can
> offer is "Whatever" ;-)
>
> For my part, I share James' inquisitiveness, and would deplore any
> attempt
> to "standardize" what is written here, since there is much to learn -
> it's
> more better that way. For instance, how else could you guys "over there"
> understand that we "over here" always walk on the pavement without risk
> to
> life and limb. It must be a combination of sheer bravery and considerate
> drivers, plus the fact that there are never any sidewalks.
>
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