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Author Topic:   How should one interpret foul language?
New Cat's Eye
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Message 3 of 87 (403045)
05-31-2007 3:50 PM
Reply to: Message 1 by Woodsy
05-31-2007 3:16 PM


I find I have an aversion to foul language. It is mainly esthetic
That's lame, having an aversion to foul language for esthetic reasons. Whoopty-do.
but my reaction is to consider the speaker a jerk.
That is an unneccessary reaction. But if you want to judge people by the words they type, or the color of their skin, or whatever, then you have every right to do so.
Fortunately, this is not often a problem on this discussion board.
I usually don't type foul language that much. Lately I've been pissy though. And now that your putting a spotlight on one of your buttons, its going to be harder for me to NOT push it
It's quite a treat to read here after visiting other boards.
You're right there!
There's a lot of shitty boards out there and this one is kick-ass
What do others think about this? Is it proper to object when it happens?
NO! Just ignore it.

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New Cat's Eye
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Message 52 of 87 (403188)
06-01-2007 9:54 AM
Reply to: Message 51 by Woodsy
06-01-2007 7:50 AM


I merely prefer elegant writing, that's all. If someone else doesn't, it isn't that important.
But still important enough for an off-topic snide comment?

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New Cat's Eye
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Message 69 of 87 (403864)
06-05-2007 2:48 PM
Reply to: Message 65 by Woodsy
06-03-2007 7:20 AM


It depends on context.
Of course it does.
If someone acts in an obnoxious way in a setting where that is not usual, they should not be surprised if someone else takes notice.
Take all the notice you want. Just don't raise your nose, look down at me, think that your better, and make snide comments about the way I talk.
Especially on a forum that has rules about going off-topic.
In another setting, it might not attract any attention.
You mean, like an anonymous internet forum.
Anyone would be surprised at obscenities included in a presentation at a conference; no-one would be surprised to hear them in conversations late at night in a bar.
So, you find this place to be a setting where fould language is surprising. Ok... Why the need for the snide comment?

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New Cat's Eye
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Message 71 of 87 (403959)
06-06-2007 12:04 AM
Reply to: Message 70 by Damouse
06-05-2007 9:28 PM


Judging a person by their language is a terrible mistake.
That's what I called Woodsy out on.
He said that he thinks that people who use foul language are jerks, IIRC.
He might as well judging people by the color of their skin, IMHO.
and to post an off topic message in that manner! That's just....well, I can't say

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