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Ever since I first read about E-prime, I have made an analogy with the familiar distinction between the letter of the law and its spirit. I make a similar distinction in the use (and misuse) of E-prime. One can use E-prime by conforming to the letter of its prescription to not use any form of the verb 'to be' while committing all manner of identification, which E-prime ostensibly aims to eliminate. It is also possible for one to sprinkle one's formulations liberally with various forms of 'to be' while scrupulously avoiding identification. In my interpretation or understanding, one uses E-prime in order to make clear who makes what judgements. E-prime says "say who says so." E-prime sentences should reveal who makes what judgements, not conceal them. "Take responsibility for your judgements; state them openly."