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MrPedantic  +  588673 Mon, 17 Nov 08 11:47 PM

Anonymous
“This is the frustration of not being allowed to edit one's posts.

There is no need to post anonymously. You have at least three accounts still operative; any of which you are free to use.

In the meantime, cf.

http://www.englishforums.com/English/ModalVerbs/dcxpx/Post.htm

24 pages of "have to" vs "must".

MrP

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Anonymous, 1 yr 4 days ago
I have no operative accounts, MrP.
Anonymous, 1 yr 4 days ago
This is interesting:

<<Yes they are similar, but...

When you want to say that it is required something to be done regularly you use have to

He has to do his homework after school every day.

Cf. however

1. You must take three of these pills every day after lunch.

Formally, when you speak about the law or obligation you use must

Everyone must pay taxes.>>

So the have to use above is informal, is it?

MrPedantic  +  589075 Tue, 18 Nov 08 11:40 PM

Well, they all look active to me. We can reset them for you, if you've forgotten your password(s).

Alternatively, sign up anew, and you will indeed be able to edit your posts, for a limited period after posting.

All the best,

MrP

Anonymous, 1 yr 3 days ago
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