Re: words & more words

[Heather Swann <heather@pop.net>]

Poster: Heather Swann <heather@pop.net>

> Margaret wrote:
> (snip)
> >.. and then there's my favorite: "docko" instead of "documentation".  It's a
> >singularly strong  pet peeve of mine....... I wince every time I hear the
> term
> >(must be those incredibly rigorous English teachers I had back in high
> >school...<G>).
> 
> I feel the same way when I hear info instead of information.  It is a smal
> thing but you know...
> 
> Eógan mac Ailpein

The one I hate is 'pro' for protege.  A protege gets little enough
recognition as it is....abbreviating the term adds insult to injury. 
Besides, the whole point of being a protege is that you AREN'T a 'pro'-
you're still learning.....  ;)

Miri
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