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by throwaw20221107 1312 days ago
For me it was effective writing. Simple sentences in active voice identifying clear actors and relationships. Going to apply it to my own technical writing style.

Is it a work of art? No. But he got his point across to me rather clearly.

For context, I have a degree in mathematics. It certainly mirrors the informal-but-precise language you see in the field. Maybe that's why it was effective for me.