Posted by Jock on January 28, 2008 at 09:52:46 from 87.105.81.146 user Jock.
In Reply to: Re: Grammar posted by Peter Ceresole on January 28, 2008 at 06:51:55:
Whenever possible, avoid the passive voice.
The passive voice should be avoided, except when it is more elegant not to to do. A last bastion of passive voice usage can be found in our science labs, but even here this time-honoured practice is under threat.