Re: Separate PK in Jxn Tbl?

On Jan 29, 7:56 am, "Neil" <nos..._at_nospam.net> wrote:
> "Jamie Collins" <jamiecoll..._at_xsmail.com> wrote in message
>
> > Here in the UK I avoid using the word 'moot' when trying to write
> > 'plain English' simply because the US usage has obscured the UK usage
> > i.e. it can cause confusion.
>
> You could use the alternate "moo" point, meaning that the point is full of
> methane gas. At least it would be clear what you mean.... ;-)

Amusingly, a lot of people misperceive the word as "mute."

It's a mute point, meaning it can't say anything any longer. It sorta vaguely works in a metaphoric way.

Of course, on the internet, you can find many examples of fractured usage. Ultimately it's just a waist of time.<snicker>

Marshall Received on Tue Jan 29 2008 - 21:37:27 CET