• FedegenerateEnglish
    2·
    24 days ago

    I know the difference between i.e and e.g. but I’ve never really seen the point in i.e. if you’re just going to enumerate what you mean anyway. It is like using “it” to replace a noun, but then explaining what you meant by “it” right next to the usage:

    It (using i.e.) is like using “it” (the pronoun used as a shorthand for other nouns) to replace a noun, but then explaining what you meant by “it” (the pronoun used as a shorthand for other nouns) right next to the usage.

    It’s clumsy, just use the list if you’re going to list them anyway.

    I like dairy products i.e. milk cream, cheese and yoghurt.

    I like milk, cream, cheese and yoghurt

    • 200ok@lemmy.world
      4·
      25 days ago

      I am firmly in thread-OP’s boat and wanted to disagree with you, but I searched my email/sms comment history to find examples of when I used “i.e.” (to refute you) and you’re right: I could have been more concise in every single instance.

      I often used “i.e.” to essentially repeat myself… to “drive the point home”, much like I’m doing right now.

      It’s something I actually hate about myself, that I ramble on and on when I’ve already made my point. Sorry to everyone that read this entire comment… I promise I’m working on it.

      • FedegenerateEnglish
        2·
        24 days ago

        There’s value in accentuating a point, don’t let me make you feel otherwise. Just for me, personally, I don’t like using i.e.

      • FedegenerateEnglish
        1·
        24 days ago

        It is, given the thread thanks for the correction. Fixed