A Sample of Edictatorial Injunctions/Ruminations..
from Trey Jones
gathered at great personal risk of
psycholinguistic harm from actual editorial email
by Madalena Cruz-Ferreira
“The most lasting thing from my linguistics education is SpecGram..”
“SpecGram is about whatever I say it’s about, until someone persuades me otherwise..”
“Are you willing to share the work? Then I’d have to share the profits..”
“It’s odd, subtle, and pretentious. I like it!..”
“I can’t believe we’ve been at this for five years..”
“I’ve always been stubborn about doing these things on my own..”
“I write long pieces because I don’t have time to write short ones.. ”
“Satire and parody are protected speech..”
“I feel conflicted..”
“I’m the only one who can edit the files, so I know I don’t have to take any suggestions!..”
“Anyone have any great ideas? If not, I’ll proceed on my own (and hog all the glory!)..”
“I feel like I’m being educated against my will..”
“SpecGram is run by a bunch of fuddy-duddies..”
“I don’t actually want you to do it, because if you do it, I might have to send you a free magnet..”
“Corrections, discussion, and name-calling welcome..”
“Give it to me honestly, please. Then I’ll do whatever I want..”
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