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inanna

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6. Wow....

Reply to Warpy (Reply #5)

Sun Mar 6, 2016, 05:58 PM

Mar 2016

Well said.

Yes, I've noticed the difference in the older texts as well. A much better grip on the language - for starters.

Edited to add: To your point about people not reading much anymore: Have you noticed how much smaller the school libraries are now?

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I might use that next time some lazy pissant wants something complicated Hoyt Mar 2016 #1

In my management course I talk about giving a presentation Turbineguy Mar 2016 #2

It's surely a symptom. elleng Mar 2016 #3

Yep. inanna Mar 2016 #4

Ever read old high school text books from the 1930s and before? Warpy Mar 2016 #5

Wow.... inanna Mar 2016 #6

I worked in IT trouble shooting for a corporation Lint Head Mar 2016 #7

Bullet points were explained to me as a way of forcing a clear arguement bhikkhu Mar 2016 #8

Actually, this can stand on its own. I used to write Hortensis Mar 2016 #9

twitterization is what I call it Skittles Mar 2016 #10

you are just noticing this? melm00se Mar 2016 #11

That's my experience, too davekriss Mar 2016 #16

Ironically, the title is spelled incorrectly. nilesobek Mar 2016 #12

Loks fien to me. Bonx Mar 2016 #14

Well... GaYellowDawg Mar 2016 #15

Wasn't too sure, my drain has been bamaged for a while now. nilesobek Mar 2016 #17

Honestly, it depends on the context, the material, the timing, and the audience Orrex Mar 2016 #13