I find the information in the text books on this site to be very lengthy. It would be helpful if the information was more straight to the point. I tend to start spacing out and attain nothing with useless words and information. The useful information gets blurred into the vast void of pointless information.

 

Pointless texbook information is often in the eyes of the beholder.
Can you give an example?

 

I often find myself spacing out. Quite pleasant on occasion. Likely due to my approaching twilight years.
Anyone for coffee?

 

I agree with the OP. The AAC E-Book isn't all that you know.

 

Embarrassing to admit this - but I've read very little of the AAC E-book.
Many people have found it to their liking & even informative. I doubt the authors ever claimed that it was intended as an all encompassing tome or the pinnacle of unambiguous linguistic brevity.

 

Incomplete that it is, it is 6 volumes. If you see an error feel free to point it out, but just being a critic comes up short in my book. If you don't like the book go to a text book you do like. If the text book is legally free feel free to share the knowledge.

 

Incomplete that it is, it is 6 volumes. If you see an error feel free to point it out, but just being a critic comes up short in my book. If you don't like the book go to a text book you do like. If the text book is legally free feel free to share the knowledge.

I cannot say where the OP found "useless words" but concise text, free or paid, deserves credit. Unnecessary words, who needs them?

Two good extreme examples:

Mike Predko's book with about 50% of the words not needed at all. Still regretting having bought it.

Stephen King. After reading his "On writing" I learnt how he does to create some good readings with no verbal diarrhea.

 

Incomplete that it is, it is 6 volumes. If you see an error feel free to point it out, but just being a critic comes up short in my book. If you don't like the book go to a text book you do like. If the text book is legally free feel free to share the knowledge.

No pun intended?

 

Great! Another critic!

Somehow I doubt there will be any major rewrites of the finished parts of this book. I would be happy to see it finished. I have contributed a few chapters and updates. A very small percentage, probably a lot less than 0.1%

The book is a free resource, some schools outside the USA use it. I don't think there can be anything like a comprehensive textbook on a subject as big as this. If you read the statements why it was released to left right (similar to copyright but more open source) it is so errors and updates can be made, unlike hard copy and publisher owned versions.

And as for pleasing everyone, not even worth trying.

 

I tend to start spacing out and attain nothing with useless words and information. The useful information gets blurred into the vast void of pointless information.

If the information is a rehash of subjects you know then seek a more in depth source for your areas of interest.

If you are just starting out perhaps you should find another field of interest. Basket weaving and chartered accountancy come first to mind.

 

I find the information in the text books on this site to be very lengthy. It would be helpful if the information was more straight to the point. I tend to start spacing out and attain nothing with useless words and information. The useful information gets blurred into the vast void of pointless information.

I find the text books here, verbose. Concise writing would be better. I get confused by the text. The useful information gets masked.

43% more concise. It is curious that despite your complaints, your posts are so lengthy.

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