Hmm...friendly humor? Or a veiled effort to point out that the actual puncuation mark called for
here, the ellipsis, is constructed of three evenly spaced dots, with spaces between the ellipsis and
surrounding letters or other marks [1]. This assumes, however, that Mr. Goldberg is usinig said
punctuation mark correctly, but the inference to correct use, over and above correct construction,
cannot be determined from the satirical psuedo news release in question.
Tom, I'm going to assume that is is friendly humor (though I have a suspicion that deep inside, you
are really correcting Joshua. But, at least you are attempting to mask said correction in a more
socially acceptable format) . And, I am officially finished with this diversion.
[1] The Punctuation Tree at
http://webster.commnet.edu/grammar/marks/marks.htm
"Tom Sherman" <
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>
> Joshua Goldberg wrote:
> >
> > I knew that............just testing.
>
> AP - Monday, February 3, 2003
>
> TORONTO, CANADA - Investigators have a new lead in their investigation of the critical shortage of
> periods in the city. It is believed that a
> Mr. Joshua Goldberg has been obtaining a large quantity of these punctuation marks on the black
> market and is transferring them to the Usenet. Toronto Police attempted to question Mr.
> Goldberg on Sunday, but he escaped by means of a Compact Long Wheelbase recumbent bicycle.
> Citizens are requested to report to the local authorities any instances of a rider on such a
> bicycle riding in the downtown area. Mr. Goldberg may be recognized by his wild riding style
> and his frequent use of demonstrative gestures towards motor vehicle operators. He has also
> been known to use the alias "Wile E. Coyote." Authorities do not recommend approaching Mr.
> Goldberg to closely, as he has been known to cause significant damage to motor vehicles.