Lisi wrote:
On Wednesday 18 May 2011 21:09:45 Miles Fidelman wrote:
I also note that in standards speak, "normally" is equivalent to
"may."
In which language, pray?  Certainly not in English.


As I said, In "standards speak."

"Should" or "must" => always (at least if done right; anything else is wrong).

"May" => optional; alternatives are possible and allowed.

"Normally" implies that there are other allowable alternatives, i.e., "may not" is both possible and allowable.




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In theory, there is no difference between theory and practice.
In<fnord>  practice, there is.   .... Yogi Berra



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