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Subject:Re: We From:Carol Collins <carol -at- LEAF4 -dot- UNIFY -dot- UNIFY -dot- COM> Date:Tue, 7 Dec 1993 16:37:38 PST
I agree with Bonni. The royal "we," as in "now let's boot the
computer," is irritating.
I have generally been able to avoid "it is recommended" jargon
by substituting a reason, for example:
Many mail servers transmit messages during nonbusiness hours.
Therefore, to ensure that all mail messages are received,
do not disconnect your computer at night.
(Instead of: We recommend that you leave your computer on at night.)
