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Re:Wikipedia users edits over 90k uses of “comprised of” by SilasX on Saturday May 06, 2023 @01:26PM (#35843448)
Whether a language has a governing body is irrelevant to whether you should attempt to use clear, easily-understood language. The concerns apply equally in French and English.
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Re:Wikipedia users edits over 90k uses of “comprised of” by KeplerBoy on Saturday May 06, 2023 @05:34PM (#35845549)
Sure i meant to point out that there's not necessarily a difference between natural and clear, concise language.
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Re:Wikipedia users edits over 90k uses of “comprised of” by SilasX on Saturday May 06, 2023 @08:49PM (#35846764)
Yes, there is: the case you were replying to.
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