The gorgeousness of the English language is being laid to rest.
Yes, modern writing skill is still about good craftsmanship, but the tools of speech are shrinking. Not only does the writer need to be able to express every thought in terms of a few keywords, to appease the search engine algorithms, but she must also mind the fact that words can be property. I daresay the dictionary ought to include ownership notes next to its entries. Folks are literally racing to see who can buy up all the good words first. Sure, it’s great business – but isn’t it still a bit bizarre?
In this vein of pet-peevish venting, the how-to article comes to mind. After reading quite a few, their helpfulness level is about “B-.” They invariably oversimplify everything. They suggest things like, “hire a lawyer.” You then realize you need a different how-to article for each of the steps listed in the initial piece! Is it worth it for a few knowledge-biscuits? Sometimes it’s good to have a full course meal–so you end up with an understanding and not just the jist.
Don’t you ever wish you could retract a click?
