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> Considering the product and the audience, I think the writing style used
in
the Timex guide is very approprite. It's an excellent piece of writing
that's not in the least bit "contrived" or overdone. The writer speaks
directly to his audience to convey his message and impart his wisdom in a
style that very skillfully gets and holds his reader's rapt attention --
quite an achievement!!
But that's my point - it's subjective. What you thought was excellent and
appropriate, I thought (along with others who posted this both on and off
list) it was overkill. Neither viewpoint is "correct"; what it does
demonstrate is that this particular style of writing is somewhat risky.
Cheers,
Lisa
l i s a . m a c d o n a l d
technical author
Citrix Systems (R&D) Ltd
Venture House, Cambourne Business Park
Cambridge, CB3 6DW, UK
tel: +44 (0)1954 283616
email: lisa -dot- macdonald -at- eu -dot- citrix -dot- com
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