Re: "Shared" procedure division code


On 4-Aug-2005, docdwarf@xxxxxxxxx wrote:

> >> >I never claimed it was universal. I claimed that in this particular case
> >> >no
> >> >further information was added.
> >>
> >> The condition of 'no further information was added' is predicated on the
> >> condition of equating 'It is' with 'I believe it is'.
> >
> >In this case, yes.
>
> And what criteria are being used to differentiate this case from other
> cases?

There are times when I can tell by tone of voice that the person who says "I
believe..." isn't sure.

In this case, I cannot judge that way and wouldn't want to presume he means
anything except what he said.
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