On: Why Should You Use Plain Language?

[orib]

The problem is that plain language is full of loopholes and double meanings. Legalese is hard to understand, but it tries to be precise and loophole-free.

[reazalun → orib]

Yeah it's true generally. However, check the EULA of Google Desktop: http://desktop.google.com/eula.html

The word "shall" in it can be replaced with "must" to make it more plain.

Edit: This is some of the advice from the article: The use of "shall" creates confusion. To impose a legal obligation, use "must." To predict future action, use "will."

[eru → orib]

Yes, though legal language is mostly still full of loopholes. Unfortunately.