Necessary to be a great writer?

WeaselRye
Mon, 22 May 2006 23:16:40 +0000

f**kin’ lawyers…

My philosophy: the best form of communication is that which communicates best. Don’t say “utilize” when everyone understands “use”; don’t say “otiose” when you have “futile” - unless you absolutely believe that the former communicates something that the latter doesn’t.

That is, unless you want to confuse people. In that case, enjoy flaunting your otiose command of the english vocabulary. It might help you get laid.

Anyone disagree?