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| From | Blockheads Oi Oi <breamoreboy@yahoo.co.uk> |
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| Subject | Re: The devolution of English language and slothful c.l.p behaviours exposed! |
| Date | 2012-01-25 01:38 +0000 |
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| Newsgroups | comp.lang.python |
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Top posting fixed. >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Blockheads Oi Oi [mailto:breamoreboy@yahoo.co.uk] >> Sent: Wednesday, 25 January 2012 10:26 a.m. >> To: python-list@python.org >> Subject: Re: The devolution of English language and slothful c.l.p >> behaviors exposed! >> >> On 24/01/2012 21:20, Chris Angelico wrote: >>> On Wed, Jan 25, 2012 at 8:13 AM, Blockheads Oi Oi >>> <breamoreboy@yahoo.co.uk> wrote: >>>> On 24/01/2012 20:03, Joshua Landau wrote: >>>>> A simple version number doesn't imply huge breakages. Try "English2 >> v1.0"! >>>>> >>>>> In fact, why would a perfect language need a version number? >>>>> >>>> It would be difficult to maintain Python without a version number. >>> >>> That just proves that Guido couldn't get it right, because he isn't >> as >>> perfect as Rick. No; Rick wouldn't need a version identifier, because >>> he would get it right the first time. >>> >>> ChrisA >> No; Rick wouldn't need a version number, because he never writes >> anything that needs a version number. >> >> Cheers. >> >> Mark Lawrence. >> >> p.s. please accept my apologies for not sticking my name on previous >> replies. >> > On 25/01/2012 00:32, Phil Runciman wrote: > "Talking" about version numbers, shouldn't the English dictionary and grammar be under version control? I nominate Oxford University to administer this, after all they produce the largest English dictionary and are experts on English grammar. Someone had better let them know because the impending avalanche of bookings out for modification may take them by surprise, especially the number of requests from the North America and Australia. > > Here in New Zealand, they gave up attempting to use correct English years ago. > > > Phil Runciman > > I don't think using Oxford would be a good idea as I suspect that rr is descended from Dr William Chester Minor. -- Cheers. Mark Lawrence.
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The devolution of English language and slothful c.l.p behaviors exposed! Rick Johnson <rantingrickjohnson@gmail.com> - 2012-01-23 21:57 -0800
Re: The devolution of English language and slothful c.l.p behaviors exposed! Steven D'Aprano <steve+comp.lang.python@pearwood.info> - 2012-01-24 06:06 +0000
Re: The devolution of English language and slothful c.l.p behaviors exposed! Benedict Verheyen <benedict.verheyen@gmail.com> - 2012-01-24 16:43 +0100
Re: The devolution of English language and slothful c.l.p behaviors exposed! Evan Driscoll <edriscoll@wisc.edu> - 2012-01-24 00:05 -0600
Re: The devolution of English language and slothful c.l.p behaviors exposed! alex23 <wuwei23@gmail.com> - 2012-01-23 22:50 -0800
Re: The devolution of English language and slothful c.l.p behaviors exposed! Chris Angelico <rosuav@gmail.com> - 2012-01-24 17:41 +1100
Re: The devolution of English language and slothful c.l.p behaviors exposed! Grant Edwards <invalid@invalid.invalid> - 2012-01-24 13:46 +0000
Re: The devolution of English language and slothful c.l.p behaviors exposed! Andrew Berg <bahamutzero8825@gmail.com> - 2012-01-24 00:49 -0600
Re: The devolution of English language and slothful c.l.p behaviors exposed! Ian Kelly <ian.g.kelly@gmail.com> - 2012-01-23 23:53 -0700
Re: The devolution of English language and slothful c.l.p behaviors exposed! Chris Angelico <rosuav@gmail.com> - 2012-01-24 17:59 +1100
Re: The devolution of English language and slothful c.l.p behaviors exposed! Jérôme <jerome@jolimont.fr> - 2012-01-24 09:21 +0100
Re: The devolution of English language and slothful c.l.p behaviors exposed! Steven D'Aprano <steve+comp.lang.python@pearwood.info> - 2012-01-24 16:25 +0000
Re: The devolution of English language and slothful c.l.p behaviors exposed! "Martin P. Hellwig" <martin.hellwig@gmail.com> - 2012-01-24 14:05 +0000
RE: The devolution of English language and slothful c.l.p behaviors exposed! Rob Richardson <RDRichardson@rad-con.com> - 2012-01-24 14:54 +0000
Re: The devolution of English language and slothful c.l.p behaviors exposed! J <dreadpiratejeff@gmail.com> - 2012-01-24 09:51 -0500
Re: The devolution of English language and slothful c.l.p behaviors exposed! "Martin P. Hellwig" <martin.hellwig@gmail.com> - 2012-01-24 16:26 +0000
Re: The devolution of English language and slothful c.l.p behaviors exposed! Chris Angelico <rosuav@gmail.com> - 2012-01-25 03:41 +1100
Re: The devolution of English language and slothful c.l.p behaviors exposed! Blockheads Oi Oi <breamoreboy@yahoo.co.uk> - 2012-01-24 17:21 +0000
Re: The devolution of English language and slothful c.l.p behaviors exposed! Dennis Lee Bieber <wlfraed@ix.netcom.com> - 2012-01-25 00:01 -0500
Re: The devolution of English language and slothful c.l.p behaviors exposed! Andrea Crotti <andrea.crotti.0@gmail.com> - 2012-01-24 15:46 +0000
Re: The devolution of English language and slothful c.l.p behaviors exposed! Blockheads Oi Oi <breamoreboy@yahoo.co.uk> - 2012-01-24 17:25 +0000
Re: The devolution of English language and slothful c.l.p behaviors exposed! Blockheads Oi Oi <breamoreboy@yahoo.co.uk> - 2012-01-24 21:13 +0000
Re: The devolution of English language and slothful c.l.p behaviors exposed! Chris Angelico <rosuav@gmail.com> - 2012-01-25 08:20 +1100
Re: The devolution of English language and slothful c.l.p behaviors exposed! Blockheads Oi Oi <breamoreboy@yahoo.co.uk> - 2012-01-24 21:26 +0000
RE: The devolution of English language and slothful c.l.p behaviours exposed! Phil Runciman <philr@aspexconsulting.co.nz> - 2012-01-25 13:32 +1300
Re: The devolution of English language and slothful c.l.p behaviors exposed! Rick Johnson <rantingrickjohnson@gmail.com> - 2012-01-24 16:43 -0800
Re: The devolution of English language and slothful c.l.p behaviors exposed! Michael Torrie <torriem@gmail.com> - 2012-01-24 22:49 -0700
Re: The devolution of English language and slothful c.l.p behaviors exposed! Michael Torrie <torriem@gmail.com> - 2012-01-24 22:55 -0700
Re: The devolution of English language and slothful c.l.p behaviors exposed! MRAB <python@mrabarnett.plus.com> - 2012-01-25 19:50 +0000
Re: The devolution of English language and slothful c.l.p behaviours exposed! Blockheads Oi Oi <breamoreboy@yahoo.co.uk> - 2012-01-25 01:38 +0000
Re: The devolution of English language and slothful c.l.p behaviors exposed! K Richard Pixley <rich@noir.com> - 2012-01-25 09:26 -0800
Re: The devolution of English language and slothful c.l.p behaviors exposed! Rick Johnson <rantingrickjohnson@gmail.com> - 2012-01-25 12:14 -0800
Re: The devolution of English language and slothful c.l.p behaviors exposed! Neil Cerutti <neilc@norwich.edu> - 2012-01-25 20:32 +0000
Re: The devolution of English language and slothful c.l.p behaviors exposed! Ian Kelly <ian.g.kelly@gmail.com> - 2012-01-25 14:45 -0700
Re: The devolution of English language and slothful c.l.p behaviors exposed! Rick Johnson <rantingrickjohnson@gmail.com> - 2012-01-25 15:23 -0800
Re: The devolution of English language and slothful c.l.p behaviors exposed! Ian Kelly <ian.g.kelly@gmail.com> - 2012-01-25 17:20 -0700
Re: The devolution of English language and slothful c.l.p behaviors exposed! Rick Johnson <rantingrickjohnson@gmail.com> - 2012-01-25 17:00 -0800
Re: The devolution of English language and slothful c.l.p behaviors exposed! Ian Kelly <ian.g.kelly@gmail.com> - 2012-01-25 19:02 -0700
Re: The devolution of English language and slothful c.l.p behaviors exposed! Rick Johnson <rantingrickjohnson@gmail.com> - 2012-01-25 19:01 -0800
Re: The devolution of English language and slothful c.l.p behaviors exposed! Chris Angelico <rosuav@gmail.com> - 2012-01-26 14:57 +1100
Re: The devolution of English language and slothful c.l.p behaviors exposed! Jugurtha Hadjar <jugurtha.hadjar@gmail.com> - 2012-01-26 01:28 +0100
Re: The devolution of English language and slothful c.l.p behaviors exposed! Rick Johnson <rantingrickjohnson@gmail.com> - 2012-01-25 17:34 -0800
Re: The devolution of English language and slothful c.l.p behaviors exposed! John O'Hagan <research@johnohagan.com> - 2012-01-26 11:37 +1100
Re: The devolution of English language and slothful c.l.p behaviors exposed! Steven D'Aprano <steve+comp.lang.python@pearwood.info> - 2012-01-26 05:14 +0000
Re: The devolution of English language and slothful c.l.p behaviors exposed! Chris Angelico <rosuav@gmail.com> - 2012-01-26 16:19 +1100
Re: The devolution of English language and slothful c.l.p behaviors exposed! rusi <rustompmody@gmail.com> - 2012-01-25 21:25 -0800
Re: The devolution of English language and slothful c.l.p behaviors exposed! Ian Kelly <ian.g.kelly@gmail.com> - 2012-01-26 00:51 -0700
Re: The devolution of English language and slothful c.l.p behaviors exposed! Emile van Sebille <emile@fenx.com> - 2012-01-27 09:06 -0800
Re: The devolution of English language and slothful c.l.p behaviors exposed! Steven D'Aprano <steve+comp.lang.python@pearwood.info> - 2012-01-27 19:42 +0000
Re: The devolution of English language and slothful c.l.p behaviors exposed! Steven D'Aprano <steve+comp.lang.python@pearwood.info> - 2012-01-26 00:53 +0000
Re: The devolution of English language and slothful c.l.p behaviors exposed! alex23 <wuwei23@gmail.com> - 2012-01-26 16:31 -0800
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