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Originally Posted by Canadian
Perhaps it's because it's almost 12:30 am on Christmas and I'm awake formatting my father's computer. . . Bob, I understand your frustration with regard to the incorrect spelling of common aquarium/hobbyist terms (in addition to rather simple english words), but if you want to get technical, the common misuse of the word "bulb" should also get to you. There are actually very few bulbous aquarium LAMPS. For instance, an Iwasaki MH LAMP is not bulbous in shape and therefore is not a "bulb" in the technical sense. There are no fluorescent "bulbs" becase they do not constitute a bulbous shape. The correct term would be "lamp" in most instances, and in fact, "lamp" encompasses "bulbs."
And that's my last rant for '02.
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Actually to be totally correct, we always referred to fluorescent lamps as "tubes" in the electrical trade. However, that does not bother me as much as talking about flourescent, or florecent. In addition the inability of a University student, and honours high school graduate to spell drives me batty. I am an immigrant who has a problem in that all spelling errors jump right off the page at him. It is a hindrance believe me. I usually swallow my ire, and keep reading, but on some days I am driven to make snide posts about spelling errors. Should I beg for forgiveness :?: :?: I really don't know.
