...if over the course of, say, 4 or 5 books, the term "steering mechanism" evolved into "steering mech" which in turn morphed into "steer mech", would you notice? Would you still understand the term? Would the change over time bother you?
Okay, for those of us who are multiple readers of the series (I'm over 10 time through each), this is not going to be an issue. If we don't understand we'll muddle through. I'm not sure for someone who picks up J5 as their first experience in your corner of the multiverse.
How well does the context illuminate the usage? Could a novice intuit the general idea, if not the whole expansion? If so then I'd go with the mechanical neutered bovine. If not then I'd stick to steering mech.
Characters would be sitting in a skimmer. One of them would be driving, occasionally whacking the steer mech with the flat of their hand to make a point.
Much animated discussion whilst driving, in between the periods of stony silence.
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Acronyms should get spelled out... tech writer history
Date: 2005-10-01 06:11 pm (UTC)How well does the context illuminate the usage? Could a novice intuit the general idea, if not the whole expansion? If so then I'd go with the mechanical neutered bovine. If not then I'd stick to steering mech.
Re: Acronyms should get spelled out... tech writer history
Date: 2005-10-01 06:47 pm (UTC)Much animated discussion whilst driving, in between the periods of stony silence.
Re: Acronyms should get spelled out... tech writer history
Date: 2005-10-02 12:23 pm (UTC)