Guido wrote:

Rick Cook wrote:


Now, let me ask you a substantive question. What is the objection to the
use of single quotes for these purposes? To me it clarifies meaning and
that is the main (only?) purpose for rules of usage.


Isn't it a bit like that thing dumb people do with the two
fingers on each hand that they waggle as if it means
something when they talk?




They are bragging about their IQ.


John