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Validus · 10-10-2006, 04:36 PM

I simply can't understand why we don?t use simple language; aside from legal documents. The press releases I come across sometimes are so difficult to read, that I have to read them two or three times before I understand them completely.

The first sentence in the press release I just read is 55 words long.

Why can?t we use simple language?

What is the point of these long, brain busting pieces of text?

PS: I know my writing isn?t the best? but I try.

After Shock Media · 10-10-2006, 04:38 PM

Because comma's, semi colons, and colon's rule, specially for some of us who love to ramble on and on and on.

Validus · 10-10-2006, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by After Shock Media

Because comma's, semi colons, and colon's rule, specially for some of us who love to ramble on and on and on.

I came across some press releases from BMW and they were written really well, or so I thought. Short sentences? easy to read?

Rambling on seems to be like defying the purpose of a press release. Isn?t a press release there as a marketing/information tool?

After Shock Media · 10-10-2006, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Validus

I came across some press releases from BMW and they were written really well, or so I thought. Short sentences? easy to read?

Rambling on seems to be like defying the purpose of a press release. Isn?t a press release there as a marketing/information tool?

But, but...Ok I conceed what you have said is true. Unless of course it is a press release that could have legal recourse.

lambpie · 10-10-2006, 04:44 PM

apparalently tabloid newpapers are written in such a way that a 13yr should be able to understand every word!!

Validus · 10-10-2006, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by lambpie

apparalently tabloid newpapers are written in such a way that a 13yr should be able to understand every word!!

Isn't that the best way to deliver information? Easy to digest?

As a shareholder for example, I am (myself) more concerned with what effect the "action" may have on the stock, as opposed to understanding what the company is trying to communicate.

squishypimp · 10-10-2006, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by After Shock Media

Because comma's, semi colons, and colon's rule, specially for some of us who love to ramble on and on and on.

i agree, i tend to ramble too

reynold · 10-10-2006, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by lambpie

apparalently tabloid newpapers are written in such a way that a 13yr should be able to understand every word!!

They're simply want their news to be direct and concise..

Validus · 10-10-2006, 10:46 PM

So, the verdict is still out on this ah?

10-10-2006, 04:36 PM	#1
Validus Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Calgary, Canada Posts: 4,012	Why can?t we use easy to read sentences? I simply can't understand why we don?t use simple language; aside from legal documents. The press releases I come across sometimes are so difficult to read, that I have to read them two or three times before I understand them completely. The first sentence in the press release I just read is 55 words long. Why can?t we use simple language? What is the point of these long, brain busting pieces of text? PS: I know my writing isn?t the best? but I try.

10-10-2006, 04:38 PM	#2
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10-10-2006, 04:44 PM	#5
lambpie Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 671	apparalently tabloid newpapers are written in such a way that a 13yr should be able to understand every word!!

10-10-2006, 10:46 PM	#9
Validus Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Calgary, Canada Posts: 4,012	So, the verdict is still out on this ah?