Re: BANANAFISH digest 866

John Page (JHPAGE@worldnet.att.net)
Sun, 21 Nov 1999 22:52:34 -0600

Scottie B.
>    But in what way does the use of the phrase
>    'use correct grammar' offer us a demonstration
>    of premature giftedness?
>
>    It must be an example of the power that Steven
>    attributes to ambiguity.

Scottie B.,
    It's no ambiguity.  Perhaps, it's the pratical definition of
precociousness.  By telling someone (not asking, by the way) to use correct
grammar you assume some sort of  position of false idol or horrible teaching
assistant, who by no means knows what is acceptable or correct. This role IS
precociousness, not quite perfect, almost exceptional, premature
giftedness..
    And Scottie, this is no personal attack on you, because you may very
well be an idol or teacher.  It's on the assumption that you may be. -jared.