On 09 May 2008, wrote
> Call me pedantic, but it grates on my nerves to read certain
> grammatical errors, misspellings, misquotes, etc. When unca Cece
> violates one of my pet-peeve rules though, it's huge letdown
> because he/she/they usually pass the most exacting scrutiny in
> every detail.
>
> This week's Straight Dope Q&A concerns the Napolean complex and
> Cece refers to "the guy that discovered fire. . . ." Ouch, Cece!
I don't personally use it, but it's entirely defendable as an
idiomatic, standardised usage.
Do a search in alt.usage.english; pros-and-cons are fully discussed
in there.
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Cheers,
Harvey
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