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  1. #Prefer positive instead of negative grammar
  2. #Prefer active over passive voice
  3. Mature notes prefer declarative titles

Prefer positive instead of negative grammar

  • POOR: “Don’t avoid positive grammar”
  • Introduces extra cognitive complexity
  • Yeah avoid not just double negatives, but also single negatives

Prefer active over passive voice

  • POOR: “Positive grammar should be preferred”
  • more natural to use in prose