Re: [tlug] Accessing JB's WWWJDIC Off-Line

[Lyle H Saxon <llletters@example.com>]

On Mon, Aug 26, 2013 at 6:22 AM, Benjamin Tayehanpour
<benjamin@example.com> wrote:
> On 25 August 2013 20:24, Lyle H Saxon <llletters@example.com> wrote:
>> Sure - and as an encyclopedia, I love it, but not as a dictionary!
>
> That might be due to its not being one. Wiktionary is a common counterpart.

Sorry - I wasn't very clear on that point.  I've been sent links to
"wiki..." something or other by neanderthals trying to prove that
their misuse of the English language is correct, and I was referring
to the ability of neanderthals to input their personal favorite misuse
of a word into a data base, etc.  Actually, in that regard, Wikipedia
can be dangerous as a reference tool, although it's the best thing
going and I often use it and love it.

Anyway, whatever!  White flag!  I'm not attacking Wikipedia!  I'm just
saying that neanderthal-edited terms and definitions are toxic.

Lyle