On Thu, May 14, 2009 at 9:08 PM, Craig James <craig_james@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > I disagree -- it's a glaring error. "More optimized" or "better optimized" > are perfectly good, and correct, phrases. Why not use them? Every time I > read "more optimal," I am embarrassed for the person who is showing his/her > ignorance of the basics of English grammar. If I wrote, "It's more best," > would you find that acceptable? Oh, I agree it's an error- and it's one I personally avoid. But unfortunately, it's remarkably common and has been for some time- as Tom pointed out with the quote from the US Constitution. On the other hand, "more best" is more clearly a mistake because of the presence of "better" as an alternative that is both correct and commonly used. "More optimized" is infrequent enough to slip by a little more easily. > Since you replied on the list, it's only appropriate to get at least one > rebuttal. As is, of course, your certain right. I think that's enough on the list, though I'd be happy to continue off-list if there's any interest. :) -- - David T. Wilson david.t.wilson@xxxxxxxxx -- Sent via pgsql-performance mailing list (pgsql-performance@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx) To make changes to your subscription: http://www.postgresql.org/mailpref/pgsql-performance
