Re: Bug#227762: Typo / Language in section 3.10
On Wed, 14 Jan 2004 17:19:11 -0800, Chris Waters <xtifr@debian.org>
posted to gmane.linux.debian.devel.policy:
> On Wed, Jan 14, 2004 at 10:54:55PM +0100, Mark Janssen wrote:
>> Section 3.10 of the policy document states:
>> The package installation scripts should avoid producing output which it
>> is unnecessary for the user to see and ...
> I don't believe this is wrong. I believe that the "it" is allowed
> because of the infinitive, "to see."
> As in, "Experience which it was pleasant to gain is my guide."
> I believe that this is a stylistic, not a grammatical matter. I would
> suggest consulting the Chicago Manual of Style or some equivalent
> work, but I don't have one at hand. I suspect it may come down to a
> matter of taste. I can, if desired, check with professional copy
> editors of my acquaintance or drop by a library to research the
> matter.
As any professional editors worth their salt will tell you, if it's
awkward or ambiguous, you should change it.
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