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Re: [apps-discuss] On citations in general

Andrew Sullivan <ajs@anvilwalrusden.com> Wed, 25 April 2012 17:26 UTC

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On Wed, Apr 25, 2012 at 09:58:25AM -0700, SM wrote:
> BTW, this is more of a matter of style.

And consequently of religion.  I'd prefer that we not talk about it,
either here or on rfc-i, since in both cases I think we will explore
every rathole possible (and some impossible ones) involving Fowler
vs. Strunk&White, MLA vs. Chicago, involving whatever
your 3d grade teacher said even though s/he couldn't write worth a
tinker's dam (yes, that's how it's spelled), and the Oxford comma and
requirements for its use.  I have the Gowers edition Fowler on my
book-shelf, and I am as happy to waive it about as the next person.
But I don't think we're going to be more productive that way.

Best,

A

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