'Not a word' is not an argument

Hysterical and fabulous post from Sentence first: An Irishman's blog about the English language.

"History and sense are rarely allowed to interfere with peeving."

"...automatic deference to dubious pseudo-rules is associated with substandard prose and a penchant for dogma."

"Repressive lexi-quibbling overlooks the fact that language is fiercely playful and productive. It invites our creativity."

I'm in love.