Talk:Past Simple

We write: I assume that the "unmarked tense" here is the present simple but as this is not defined earlier in the article it is potentially confusing. But even if that is clarified I still find the sentence unclear so I am reluctant to edit it. Can it be clarified? Thanks.--Bob M 10:53, 2 April 2011 (UTC)
 * As with the unmarked tense, it is true that the uses of the marked/distancing can be described in such ways as those noted, but such descriptions are not very helpful for the learner.
 * You are right. I've tweaked it a bit. I think this helps, but please feel free to improve it. I have stopped posting articles for the present, and will be going back over those already posted in an attempt to un-mud my mud. In the meantime, I value any editing you may do. If I feel that you have changed the message inappropriately, I'll discuss it with you, but umbrage will not be taken. --gramorak 21:13, 2 April 2011 (UTC)
 * OK. I've made some changes. :-) --Bob M 11:17, 3 April 2011 (UTC)