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theophilus · 01-11-2002, 02:53 PM

It's "existence," not "existance." This word is consistently misspelled by people wanting to tell me their sure God doesn't exist.
While I'm at it, the word is "definitely," not "definately."

Mageth · 01-11-2002, 02:59 PM

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It's "existence," not "existance." This word is consistently misspelled by people wanting to tell me their sure God doesn't exist.
While I'm at it, the word is "definitely," not "definately."

Theo, it's "...they're sure God doesn't exist."

[ January 11, 2002: Message edited by: Mageth ]

optimist · 01-11-2002, 03:02 PM

While I do hold a utilitarian view of language (not in the formal sense), I would recommend you get your spelling right when posting here or debating philosophic issues. I don’t care if you misspell existence but some foolish, foolish person may, and he will think you the fool. I recommend putting all your posts into Word and spell checking them before posting (or emailing for that matter).

To a rational person spelling doesn’t matter, as long as you get you idea across. But you are not always talking to rational people.

(Good catch Mageth) <img src="graemlins/notworthy.gif" border="0" alt="[Not Worthy]" />

[ January 11, 2002: Message edited by: optimist ]

djf · 01-11-2002, 03:07 PM

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Originally posted by optimist:
. I don't care if you misspell existence but some foolish, foolish person may, and he will think you the fool. I recommend putting all your posts into Word and spell checking them before posting (or emailing for that matter).

[ January 11, 2002: Message edited by: optimist ]

So are you trying to say that you care what foolish people think of you?

[ January 11, 2002: Message edited by: djf ]

Albert Cipriani · 01-11-2002, 03:21 PM

Dear Fellow Christian Theo,
You assert:

Quote:

The word is "definitely," not "definately."

I beg to differ. When it comes to these cross-dressing atheists, the correct spelling is "defiantly!" You see, their transposition of "a_n." is an unsuccessful attempt to hide their Freudian slip.

Their subconscious is convicting them of being the reprobate rebels they truly are. -- Cheers, Dr. Clear as Mud Cipriani Persona on Loan from His Alter Ego Albert the Traditional Catholic

theophilus · 01-11-2002, 03:38 PM

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Originally posted by Mageth:


Theo, it's "...they're sure God doesn't exist."

[ January 11, 2002: Message edited by: Mageth ]

Wait while I wipe the eggo off my face.

theophilus · 01-11-2002, 03:43 PM

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Originally posted by optimist:

Two a rashunul parson spelling doesn’t mader, ass long ass ewe git you eyedeuh ucrost. Butt ewe air not always tolkein two rashunul peepul.

(Good catch Mageth) <img src="graemlins/notworthy.gif" border="0" alt="[Not Worthy]" />

[ January 11, 2002: Message edited by: optimist ]

With apologies

bgponder · 01-11-2002, 03:45 PM

Dear Brother Albert Cipriani,

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I beg to differ. When it comes to these cross-dressing atheists, the correct spelling is "defiantly!" You see, their transposition of "a_n." is an unsuccessful attempt to hide their Freudian slip.

<cornpone smartass pseudo-catechumen runs to front of class, dances around catechist's desk while dodging swinging yard-stick> "What about all of us closet pantheists, huh?? Huh??"

Please Albert, do not encourage theo, lest he hijack yet another thread with Reformed/Calvinist rhetoric!!

Peace, cbd Barry

theophilus · 01-11-2002, 03:45 PM

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Originally posted by Albert Cipriani:
Dear Fellow Christian Theo,
You assert:
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I beg to differ. When it comes to these cross-dressing atheists, the correct spelling is "defiantly!" You see, their transposition of "a_n." is an unsuccessful attempt to hide their Freudian slip.

Is that available at Victoria's Secret?

theophilus · 01-11-2002, 03:47 PM

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Originally posted by bgponder:
Dear Brother Albert Cipriani,

<cornpone smartass pseudo-catechumen runs to front of class, dances around catechist's desk while dodging swinging yard-stick> "What about all of us closet pantheists, huh?? Huh??"

Please Albert, do not encourage theo, lest he hijack yet another thread with Reformed/Calvinist rhetoric!!

Peace, cbd Barry

That raises an interesting question. Can one hijack one's own thread?

01-11-2002, 02:53 PM	#1
theophilus Banned Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Southern California Posts: 2,945	Learn to spell It's "existence," not "existance." This word is consistently misspelled by people wanting to tell me their sure God doesn't exist. While I'm at it, the word is "definitely," not "definately."

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optimist Regular Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Depending on the week: Miami, Dallas, or Seattle Posts: 101	While I do hold a utilitarian view of language (not in the formal sense), I would recommend you get your spelling right when posting here or debating philosophic issues. I don’t care if you misspell existence but some foolish, foolish person may, and he will think you the fool. I recommend putting all your posts into Word and spell checking them before posting (or emailing for that matter). To a rational person spelling doesn’t matter, as long as you get you idea across. But you are not always talking to rational people. (Good catch Mageth) <img src="graemlins/notworthy.gif" border="0" alt="[Not Worthy]" /> [ January 11, 2002: Message edited by: optimist ]</p>

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