How many uk.d-i-y members does it take to change a lightbulb?

[Dave Plowman (News)]

Of course not. It's essential. My question was about its *wrong* use which added clarity.

[Clive George]

It's "wrong" for the normal rules, which is the point Bob was making in the first place. Obviously since it adds clarity it's not wrong to use it.

[The Natural Philosopher]

breaking conventions does not add clarity.

[grjw]

It does in this case.

[The Natural Philosopher]

No it doesn't.

[Johnny B Good]

L u m i n a r y . . . Doh!