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[dar512]

Originally Posted by tw

What did they teach in that English course on technical writing? Get rid of what I now know as active voice.

When did you take this course, tw? I believe the current recommendation is to prefer active voice, when possible.

I don't buy the passive-voice recommendation for technical subjects either. There is always a subject even if it is implied. The use of passive voice doesn't eliminate bias, it just hides it.