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Jayhawker Soule · 07-25-2002, 03:59 AM

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Originally posted by mattmattmattmattv:
... I was really talking about was the people like myself who fail to communicate by trying to use words and concepts that they do not fully understand. They are a minority, for sure.

In my opinion, you get "REALLY" annoyed far too easily. If so, and viewed through the lens of your "best argument" thread, an option would be to distance yourself from forums such as this until you better address these sensibilities.

[In any event, the thread has nothing to do with the Existence of God(s).]

[ July 25, 2002: Message edited by: ReasonableDoubt ]

The Other Michael · 07-25-2002, 05:38 AM

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Originally posted by mattmattmattmattv:
Sure, the really smart people do need to work on condescending to those less intelligent,

Shucks, I've been trying to work on NOT being condescending - I guess I've got it backwards.

You should try and write at a level appropriate to the audience. But you shouldn't use a simple term if it isn't as accurate as a more specialized word.

cheers,
Michael

Godless Dave · 07-25-2002, 10:03 AM

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Originally posted by DMB:
There is an underlying problem here about what is perceived as normal language. I am a 62-year-old Englishwoman (Oxford alumna)and I simply don't know much about any sort of American teenspeak. I don't find that it is usually a bar to my understanding of posts in II, where I am relieved to find that most people use something more or less recognisable as standard English.

...

If, however, a teenager decides to post something in the latest cool argot, I really don't mind. I may simply decide it's not worth while my struggling with it.

That was dope, DMB. You are one fly chick.

Jobar · 07-25-2002, 02:40 PM

OK, I am putting the quietus on this thread. Matt, if you want to discuss this further, I suggest either Misc. Discussions or Problems & Complaints.

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Jobar Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: secularcafe.org Posts: 9,525	OK, I am putting the quietus on this thread. Matt, if you want to discuss this further, I suggest either Misc. Discussions or Problems & Complaints.

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