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UK Asks People to Delete Emails In Order to Save Water During Drought (www.404media.co)
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[–] scintilla@crust.piefed.social 15 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I regret to inform you that language has evolved and that is an accepted spelling.

[–] TehPers@beehaw.org 12 points 1 day ago (2 children)

The only correct spelling is "electronic mail", though "digital correspondence" is also acceptable these days.

[–] spit_evil_olive_tips@beehaw.org 5 points 1 day ago

I've always called it "getting mail-blasted on the information superhighway" but not many dictionaries include this alternative usage, and Merriam-Webster filed for a restraining order against me.