2026-04-21 14:14 UTC
@pjw For the same reason I wouldn’t say “for all intensive purposes,” or refer to the human population of a place as its “populous,” i.e. because I prefer not to commit patent illiteracies? Since when does correct usage require justification?
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@pjw@social.coop 2026-04-21 14:16
@adamgreenfield I wasn't calling you wrong, I was asking *why* it is wrong when many other cases of this are perfectly accepted and fine. I don't mind pedantry as long as it isn't grounded in elitist unwillingness to explain and teach others.