A Plea, From One

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Andy Baker did some justice with this post but I feel a little more needs to be added.

We, the reader of the ChiefDelphi board, are all intelligent people. However, the English language is quite tricky, and it is to be expected that some words are spelled wrong, in the wrong order, or do not make sense when used together.

According to WordOrgins.com, we, as educated people, have a vocabulary of roughly 20,000 words. Words which we know, understand, and are accepted by lexicographers.

Some people in society choose to add words to society's vocabulary, most which do not make sense to the lay man who is not in the same culture as the spawners of the new words. While FIRST has a very broad spectrum of members, from those happy with a bicycle to those whom demand a Mercedes, it is an organization based largely on intellect.

My plea, please refrain from using inside jokes and slang which are not appropriate for discussions. Woodie always says to act "as if your grandmother was watching".. but, I say.. write "as if your grandmother is reading." Most grandmothers I know don't know what "Straight G-Code" or "bling" means, nor do they care to learn.

My personal feeling is that the Chief Delphi Boards are not a place for slang words. I have made rather snide remarks at a few posts where such phrases were used, and I do not repent my actions. A few people have given me praise for my remarks, therefore, others have the same viewpoint as I.

So again, please, use the English Language that we all understand. Unsure? about your word? www.dictionary.com