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Subject: Re: Please differentiate !

Author: Matthias Gemuh

Date: 06:29:22 08/23/04

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>>
>>Hi Kurt,
>>I am disappointed that you don't differentiate between perfect proofs
>>and rumours. That discredits the wonderful work of Paul H. in this case.
>>Best,
>>Matthias.
>
>
>     Hi Matthias
>     My knowledge of the English language is limited and I do
>     not check all the words I am using for their correct meaning.
>     Now I have learnt (The Concise Oxford Dictionary) the following
>     about 'rumour': "General talk, report, or hearsay, of doubtful
>     accuracy; a or the current but unverified statement or assertion".
>     It was of course not my intention to discredit the work of Paul H.
>     Kurt




Then I now see why your posting surprised me. Yes, rumour = Geruecht.
It is very good to have people like Paul H. in this our hobby because they
scare cloners and thus help to keep the scene clean.

Best,
Matthias.








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