the use of "my"

[Arnold M. Zwicky]

On Oct 31, 2006, at 7:37 AM, Larry Horn relays a query:

> This is a query from a local reporter who I've corresponded with in
> the past.

> ... I figure someone else out there must have thought about this
> "my".  (I haven't checked Language Log to see if this has come up
> there.  Ben? Arnold?)

not on Language Log.  nor have i thought about the naming pattern in
MySpace etc.  i suppose i just took it to be an attempt to
personalize products and services.

arnold

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