Re: [hackers] [libgrapheme] Refactor libgrapheme.7 || Laslo Hunhold

From: Laslo Hunhold <dev_AT_frign.de>
Date: Sat, 17 Oct 2020 18:29:03 +0200

On Tue, 13 Oct 2020 09:35:17 -0400
"Greg Reagle" <greg.reagle_AT_umbc.edu> wrote:

Dear Greg,

> I think it is slightly better to leave out the comma, but it is not
> clear-cut to me.
>
> > s/abide/abide by/ ? Not sure, we may need some native speaker input
> > here.
>
> I strongly prefer abide by. I was tempted to write a message saying
> so, but I didn't want to be "pedantic". But since someone else has
> pointed it out, I agree.
>
> I think that "abide" without the "by" means to tolerate or endure,
> e.g. "I will not abide this foolish behavior." I think that to
> indicate following rules or keeping an agreement, use "by", e.g.
> "Please abide by our agreement" or "If you do not abide by the rules
> of the game, you will not be allowed to play".

thanks for your input! I've removed the comma and added the proposition.

With best regard

Laslo
Received on Sat Oct 17 2020 - 18:29:03 CEST