Re: Data validation, mapping, and error handling

["Peter Dow (ML)" <maillist@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

You characterized Aaron's usage as unprofessional, then used "informal 
chatter" yourself.  My point is that rather than applying the "when in 
Rome" philosophy, you could set a more professional standard with your 
response.

Btw, no offense taken from either phrase.

Joe Pluta wrote:
> Peter Dow (ML) wrote:
>   
> > There's something to be said for setting a good example, rather than 
> > perpetuating the problem with expressions like "...features that kick 
> > the living crap out of.."   Surely you have a more professional way of 
> > stating that opinion.
> >   
> >     
> I objected to Aaron's use of the word "bummer" not because of its 
> colloquial nature, but rather its high index of negative connotation 
> when referring to a purely syntactical aspect of the language.  This is 
> in contrast to my use of informal chatter ("kick the living crap out 
> of") which was specifically designed to engage the reader at a more 
> visceral level and to quickly and concisely present my point of view 
> vis-a-vis the superior nature of EGL's feature set.
>
> I apologize if my commentary offended you.
>
> Joe
>