I am sorry that this turned into a silly pissing match. This has been headed in the wrong direction from the beginning. So, this will be the last I have to say on the matter.
By all accounts, you seem to be a very crafty guy but your writing is imperfect. I read a little about what you do at PitPatt and am impressed that you work on such a challenging problem. Writing well is hard too. I think that is what this drama is really about. A lot of people misunderstand this article, myself included. Maybe we are all idiots; or, maybe your writing needs work.
I did read the article; I read it over and over and each time I became more confused.
As a writer, your first goal should be to communicate your ideas clearly. Once you manage that, then you can worry about tackling bolder rhetorical challenges like satire. (Seriously, satire is hard.)
One of the best ways to improve fundamental writing skills is learning from professionals who use simple language and structures. Carefully read a quality newspaper or some Hemingway. Try to understand how those writers organize their thoughts. They tend to do a damn fine job.
I too need to learn more about writing and economics. Maybe that lesson is worth all of this drama.
By all accounts, you seem to be a very crafty guy but your writing is imperfect. I read a little about what you do at PitPatt and am impressed that you work on such a challenging problem. Writing well is hard too. I think that is what this drama is really about. A lot of people misunderstand this article, myself included. Maybe we are all idiots; or, maybe your writing needs work.
I did read the article; I read it over and over and each time I became more confused.
As a writer, your first goal should be to communicate your ideas clearly. Once you manage that, then you can worry about tackling bolder rhetorical challenges like satire. (Seriously, satire is hard.)
One of the best ways to improve fundamental writing skills is learning from professionals who use simple language and structures. Carefully read a quality newspaper or some Hemingway. Try to understand how those writers organize their thoughts. They tend to do a damn fine job.
I too need to learn more about writing and economics. Maybe that lesson is worth all of this drama.