Re: [b] ++ Brasseye 'tricked' 8 year olds into appearing

[Nick Mailer <nickm@xxxxxxxxx>]

On Wed, Aug 01, 2001 at 12:38:05PM +0100, O'Loughlin, Des (CRTLDN) wrote:
> From: John Walker [mailto:johnw@xxxxxxxxx]
> 
> > > You're so stupid you don't even realise that you can't 
> > write for shit.
> > 
> > Eyeronnie.
> 
> I don't claim to be able to write. And I certainly don't confuse "good
> writing" with a load of impenetrable wank designed to alienate the reader
> and give the impression of just how "clever" the writer is. Which is
> what you Mailer and Coxall do all the time. That's practically the
> definition of bad writing.
> 

Erm. Des. This is a mailing list. We communicate differently here to
the way we communicate in the Real World. As I was commenting to John,
I have published a couple of books whose main claim to fame is the
clarity of their prose. I'm sorry, but I'm going to do a bit of an
Alan Partridge just to rub your nose in it a bit. These are exerpts
from reviews by The TES, New Scientist etc:

"simple, attractive and very clear"
"easy to read"
"The book explains most of the technicalities in a straightforward
manner without being patronising"
"This book knows how to address its audience, gives useful advice"
"approachable in style"

See Des. You're wrong. Whether you're a grotesquely ugly freak, I'm
not sure, as I don't believe I've seen a photo.

You MUST practise a bit of ..  verfremdung.. lest your brain strokes or 
your heart attacks.


 God's way of forcing BEMLI back on topic..


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