Posted by Kelsey Johnson
In this world of acronyms and abbreviations, where variety and depth give way to conciseness and accessibility, I quaeritate you: What will happen to all the words?
The Oxford Dictionary has similar worries, and has created a site called Save the Words in an attempt to stop the foppotees from destroying our language.
As a journalist, I know the importance of clarity and purposeful writing. I understand how short words and sentences can help explain complex information and enhance reader understanding…but the word lover in me still wants to fight to save the more obscure ones.
