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Problem with jargon is especially true when the papers are among the pioneers published, and they really must invent some words to describe something still not very affirmative, or still much fluid in understanding.
– Peter Teoh
Commented Jan 11, 2014 at 1:58
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In my opinion, this answer has nothing to do with the question.
– David Ketcheson
Commented Jan 11, 2014 at 11:27
Using strange jargon is something different then using wrong spelling and grammar everywhere.
– Paŭlo Ebermann
Commented Jan 11, 2014 at 11:47
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@PaŭloEbermann the point Joe is making is that it looked like spelling and grammar problems, but was really jargon.
– hildred
Commented Jan 11, 2014 at 17:38
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Unfortunately, you don't have to write a pioneer paper to invent your own jargon. I have seen this done way too often.
– StasK
Commented Jan 13, 2014 at 21:06

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