e-prime

[xoder]

I have decided to take on the challenge of writing more stuff in e-prime. I have many reasons for this, including the fact that e-prime finds itself popular in both Discordian circles and among the founders of the movement.

E-prime has the goal of removing all forms of "to be" from English. One can shorten English-Prime to e-prime, as I have done. An automatic e-prime compliance tester exists.

Many non-Discordians take on the challenge of e-prime to force themselves to use only declarative and active sentances.

During this transition period, as I begin to use the language in IM and LJ, please have patience with my awkward syntax, as I need to relearn non-"to be"-based words and constructs.

I will achieve the fully active voice. I have this simple goal.

[I have validated the above text as compliant with the e-prime standards and precepts.]

Comments

[xoder.livejournal.com]

Do you mean you find the above text confusing, or the concept of e-prime?

[tecknicaltom.livejournal.com]

I think he meant that You are confusing :)

[xoder.livejournal.com]

You mean "she." Look at her username, Tom.

[tecknicaltom.livejournal.com]

Sorry, was too excited about making the joke :)

[xoder.livejournal.com]

Do you often make gender-based mistakes due to excitement?

[ladyravn.livejournal.com]

Haha, I meant the concept of e-prime is confusing.

[roark-therapist.livejournal.com]

I have to admit that I find the motivation for it to be unclear, as well - while it clarifies in some cases, it detracts from sensible meaning in others.

On a bit of a tangent, if I begin speaking in ebonics, will it effectively cancel out your effort?

[xoder.livejournal.com]

I find that the language reduces passivity in sentances.

[roark-therapist.livejournal.com]

Passivity is underappreciated :(