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"Ryan Robbins" wrote in message ... "Laura R." wrote in message .. . circa Wed, 14 Apr 2004 01:52:56 GMT, in rec.pets.cats.health+behav, Ryan Robbins ) said, it is perfectly acceptable to use the passive voice. However, one should use passive voice sparingly. In scientific and technical writing, passive voice is preferable to active. Sorry, but it isn't. I notice you chose not to note that I added an "often" to the sentence above in a subsequent post. You hadn't amended your post before then, apparently. In general, scientists and business people are not good writers. You are the last person who should be making generalizations about who writes well and who does not, and frankly, I cannot fathom how you managed to acquire the degree you claim when you're so thick skulled. Ah, more evidence to show how immature you are... Have you seen your eccentric uncle's favorite film, "Monty Python and the Holy Grail?" There is a scene in it where a cocky knight, having had his arms and legs cut off due to his own bad judgment and inability to know when to "RUN AWAY!" then stands in the forest on his stumps, blood spurting, and taunts the challenger by saying something like "Come on, give it yer best shot! I'll bite your kneecaps off." Sound familiar? --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.656 / Virus Database: 421 - Release Date: 4/9/2004 |
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"Laura R." wrote Both irony and humor are lost on this one. Yep. I loved the chew toy bit, btw. |
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"Laura R." wrote Both irony and humor are lost on this one. Yep. I loved the chew toy bit, btw. |
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