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[Matthew Gordon]

I agree that the tone of some of the messages (my own included) hasn't
been conducive to thoughtful discussion. But, it's unfair to charge that
the ADS is intolerant of free-thinking or even of prescriptivism. Many
of us have tried to raise specific objections to the prescriptivists'
views of how language works and these linguistic issues have not been
addressed. If you want us to understand the connection between
linguistic usage and invasion of the US by North Koreans, you have to
engage in the linguistic questions at some point. Or even just flesh out
your argument some. I honestly would like to understand how someone
could make this kind of connection. It obviously indicates a way of
thinking about language that is very different from mine. Maybe postings
to a listserve isn't the best medium for defending your views, but
telling us we'll find out more by subscribing to your publication isn't
going to result in many of us appreciating your point of view.

Robert Hartwell Fiske wrote:

> ADS, it must now be now clear, does not tolerate
>free-thinking any more than it does a prescriptivist approach.
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>Therefore, for a more balanced, egalitarian view of the English language
>today, I do invite you all to subscribe to The Vocabula Review:
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>self-employed, on a fixed income, or live outside the United States and cannot
>afford $8.95, pay $5.95.
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