John Penney wrote privately:

"Hey, Birket:

Long time no..

This is the latest ridiculous flame war I have had the displeasure of viewing in a long time. Childish and fruitless as well as telling of the author...

What is a 4GL? Give us all a break!

Cheers from WA...

John M Penney
(360)789-8159"

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John,

My apologies for interrupting your bro-mance with Birket, but there is no evidence of a Grammar for a so-called a 'Fourth Generation Language' in what you write, so I can safely conclude that you are in complete agreement that no such thing exists.
It appears that no other member of the List can find a Grammar either, so we are in good company.

In a similar vein, I'm sure you've heard Radio, TV and other Media commentators say "The British Open" when no such thing exists (similar to the non-existence of a '4GL' Grammar). The correct title is "The Open Championship".
They also refer to the winner as 'The British Open Champion' when they should say "The Champion Golfer of the Year".
http://www.theopen.com/

There is no such tournament in any sport named "The British Open" (well, maybe Tiddlywinks, but that's called "The UK Tiddlywinks Championship" http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/10943662/Britain-can-still-be-sporting-champions...-in-tiddlywinks.html )
(please beware of a wrap-around)

I do hope Terry O'Brien is pleased with this feedback.

Kindest Regards,
Tom.

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