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Author Topic:   How should one interpret foul language?
jar
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Message 17 of 87 (403093)
05-31-2007 8:01 PM
Reply to: Message 1 by Woodsy
05-31-2007 3:16 PM


Depends on Context.
I think one of the best posts I have ever made at EvC contained but a couple words, "Shit happens".
In context it was appropriate. Other phrasing would not have had the same impact. And a judicious use of profanity should be part and parcel of everyone's vocabulary.

Aslan is not a Tame Lion

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jar
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Message 22 of 87 (403099)
05-31-2007 8:20 PM
Reply to: Message 19 by susan8800
05-31-2007 8:13 PM


Re: Depends on Context.
The words that you use showed to those who read the post that you had little respect for learning how to use the English language to convey ideas as well as possible. It also showed a lack of self control and discipline.
Hell yeah. Damn right. Hold my beer and watch this.
So, it in fact does not at all depend on context. The usage of your ability to communicate as a human being was largely ignored and abused.
LOL. The usage of my ability to communicate was largely ignored and abused?
You sure the usage was abused?
Oh well, Shit Happens.

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jar
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Message 25 of 87 (403104)
05-31-2007 8:30 PM
Reply to: Message 24 by susan8800
05-31-2007 8:25 PM


Re: Depends on Context.
Too funny.
You do not even see the humor of your posts.

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jar
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Message 28 of 87 (403107)
05-31-2007 8:37 PM
Reply to: Message 26 by tudwell
05-31-2007 8:33 PM


Re: Websters Dictionary 3rd Edition
Bitch definitely depends on context. In many cases it is the only appropriate word to use.

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jar
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Message 34 of 87 (403114)
05-31-2007 8:52 PM
Reply to: Message 31 by susan8800
05-31-2007 8:45 PM


Re: Websters Dictionary 3rd Edition
There is only one meaning to the word, the foul usage of the word is an abuse of one's humanity.
So you are bitching about some uses of the word bitch which the historical reference Webster's Dictonary defines as:
Main Entry: 1bitch
Pronunciation: 'bich
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English bicche, from Old English bicce
1 : the female of the dog or some other carnivorous mammals
2 a : a lewd or immoral woman b : a malicious, spiteful, or overbearing woman -- sometimes used as a generalized term of abuse
3 : something that is extremely difficult, objectionable, or unpleasant
4 : COMPLAINT
Is that your bitch?

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jar
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Message 39 of 87 (403120)
05-31-2007 9:03 PM
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05-31-2007 9:01 PM


Re: Websters Dictionary 3rd Edition
You have no idea how funny this is do you?

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Message 47 of 87 (403134)
05-31-2007 9:50 PM
Reply to: Message 46 by Tony650
05-31-2007 9:38 PM


Re: Depends on Context.
Thanks.
As Mark Twain said, "I will never use the word metropolis when I get paid the same for city."

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