Date: Sun, 27 Mar 2011 14:57:37 -0700
Reply-To: BenT Syncro <syncro@GMAIL.COM>
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From: BenT Syncro <syncro@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Friday moderation discussion - Starting point
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Don't jump for Joy... or should that be 'jump at Joy'? But then you got the idea anyway, right?
Let's cut the scat and get this matter close to a resolution before the weekend is over.
The way I see it, this recent controversy started when I told someone that fellow Owsley was off-topic. Let's all please grow up. We already have a day dedicated for such subjects.
I may not object to "impolite language" but I can say I love reading it either. I do like that some of us manage to exercise restraint and creativity and express how we feel and still not be incredibly rude to the sensibilities of our fellow listmembers. It is possible. Even for those where English is a second language.
Phooey on those who profess to dislike people's proper use of English. Please look in the mirror. We do read all your postings. Trust me when I say you are making similar mistakes to the ones you are criticizing. (not you, Rowan);-)
What was it that Rodney King said, "...can't we all just get along?"
BenT
as Mod
sent from my electronic leash
On Mar 27, 2011, at 2:37 PM, Rowan Tipton <uther@DRAGONHOME.ORG> wrote:
> Joy,
>
> Nope not blasphemy, blasphemy's words that are irreverent about religious beliefs, icons, etc.
> Not obscenity - that's words of a sexual nature.
> Maybe vulgarity fits best - it's mostly "dirty" words like scat and almost always has a bunch of euphemisms.
>
> Pedantically yours,
> Rowan
>
>
>
> On Mar 27, 2011, at 4:43 PM, Joy Hecht wrote:
>
>> On Sun, Mar 27, 2011 at 5:50 PM, Ben T <syncro@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>
>>> Side issue: Profanities. I've never been a sailor but swear more than most
>>> depending on the company. My position is neutral both as mod and Listmember.
>>> For that reason, I have deferred to David B's preference on the matter. And
>>> yes, I did notice someone's recent use of the S-word for scat (yes, you Mr.
>>> C).
>>>
>>> Oh, I love it, does this mean we can say "oh, SCAT!" on the list when
>> something truly annoying happens?
>>
>> That's really excellent. I think I'll take to using it in everyday life,
>> too! "Scat" is much more entertaining as a substitute than drat or jeepers
>> or any of those other words that replace blasphemy.
>>
>>
>>
>> Joy
>
> Blessed be!
>
> Rowan )O(
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