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Re:What Is Anglish? by Dalewyn on Tuesday February 28, 2023 @02:20AM (#34966581)
>The counterargument is that lots of words allow for precise concision.

In fact, the hallmark of writing/speaking good English is conveying yourself using the least words required with the utmost precision.

Don't believe it? Watch a British politician roast someone in Parliament. That is bloody masterful English literature right there.

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Re:What Is Anglish? by mogrim on Tuesday February 28, 2023 @06:40AM (#34968234)
That's just modern fashion - in other eras "flowery" language would be considered superior.
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