Strunk and White's 'Elements of Style' should be on every desktop in the English speaking world. That's where I'd start (hey; that's where I DID start) joel at spinhead.com -----Original Message----- From: thelist-admin at lists.evolt.org [mailto:thelist-admin at lists.evolt.org]On Behalf Of Ryan Finley Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2001 10:23 AM To: 'thelist at lists.evolt.org' Subject: RE: [thelist] Need some good usability feedback. OK, "poring over" it is. As for "thru", you're right again. It is classified under "informal" on dictionary.com. Methinks that I need to get a book on writing effective copy. Any suggestions? I'm still confused over active vs. passive voice...