[lukeHeuer]

Most of the guidance is very outdated. It's likely to confuse more than clarify unless you've taken the time to study modern resources. I prefer Bryan Garner's work, like his usage guides.

There is a great episode of Lexicon Valley where the dustier advice from The Elements of Style is called out: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/against-strunk-white/i...

[mnorton]

There's definitely stuff in there that is dusty for sure. Thanks for this.

[lukeHeuer]

For sure. There are some great, valid points in it as well.