Bug#227762: Typo / Language in section 3.10

[Chris Waters <xtifr@debian.org>]

On Wed, Jan 14, 2004 at 10:54:55PM +0100, Mark Janssen wrote:

> Section 3.10 of the policy document states:
> The package installation scripts should avoid producing output which it
> is unnecessary for the user to see and ... 

I don't believe this is wrong.  I believe that the "it" is allowed
because of the infinitive, "to see."

As in, "Experience which it was pleasant to gain is my guide."

I believe that this is a stylistic, not a grammatical matter.  I would
suggest consulting the Chicago Manual of Style or some equivalent
work, but I don't have one at hand.  I suspect it may come down to a
matter of taste.  I can, if desired, check with professional copy
editors of my acquaintance or drop by a library to research the
matter.

I don't think it's necessary to change it, however I don't object to
changing it, and I don't object to any of the suggested replacements.

cheers

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