Re: list sniping opinions

From: William Pearson (wil.pearson@gmail.com)
Date: Mon Aug 28 2006 - 11:49:32 MDT


On 28/08/06, Chris Hibbert <hibbert@mydruthers.com> wrote:
> >> the application of Rekcorc's law: the use of unnecessarily polite
> >> language -- unnecessary for denotative content, but useful for
> >> greasing the wheels of discourse.
>
> Neither Google nor Wikipedia produce anything relevant for "rekcorc
> law". Anyone have a suggestion for where to look for background on this?
>
> Admittedly, the context makes the recommendation clear, but I haven't
> seen that reference before.

Reckorc is the reverse of crocker. That may shed some light on the subject

  Will Pearson



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