Re: RFR: package mozilla-pwdhash description
On Sat, Jun 06, 2009 at 11:59:56PM +1000, Ben Finney wrote:
> Hyphenation, to show the more-tightly bound relationship between some
> words used in a phrasal modifier, seems a clarity-seeking practice
> rather than a dumbing down.
What isn't clear about "clarity seeking practice" where it needs a
hyphen?
I understand that English is an evolving/living language, but I've
always thought that hyphenation was used sparingly; for example in
splitting words.
Although, I have reason to suspect it is an American practice which has
spread in the same way that "the letter 'z' replacing the letter 's'"
has spread.
--
Chris.
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I contend that we are both atheists. I just believe in one fewer god
than you do. When you understand why you dismiss all the other
possible gods, you will understand why I dismiss yours.
-- Stephen F Roberts
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