what's up with this edwin guy? - Page 2

SixOfSpades · 04-30-2002, 04:19 PM

A thesaurus is something like a dictionary, but not quite: When you look up a word, instead of listing the word's definition (as a dictionary does), a thesaurus lists several synonyms of the word you're looking for, as well as many related words. It's often useful when you don't want to use commonplace, frequently used words in too ubiquitous a manner. [img]smile.gif[/img]

Tanoch Thas'ala · 04-30-2002, 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by mrxian:
btw, what's wrong with the f word? it's not used in an insulting or provocative way, nor can people take offense from it with any self-respect. i have changed it, but i don't know if my change has changed it for the better.... the problem is that i don't know how to change it further without destroying the meaning of my words (or diminishing their strength).

I have lots of self respect...I just don't like swear words. Also, you have to take into account that this is board opened to all..including kids...

There are several ways of getting your point across, one of which is using !!!!! or the emoticons , etc...

mrxian · 05-01-2002, 10:04 AM

Also, you have to take into account that this is board opened to all..including kids...
the only kids i know that don't use swear words are the ones that can't read, write or watch television, let alone use a message board.

Iluvatar Oakenshield · 05-01-2002, 10:18 AM

@Mrxian: The problem is that you are dutch (like myself) and most people on this board tend to be from USA/Australia etc. I have noticed that swear words are far more commonly accepted in Europe, especially The Netherlands, Germany, Belgium and France than in other parts of the worlds. I personally use them alot in daily live and have no problem with them, that's just the way I grew up, like you probably did also. BUT... this message board should be considered as a "house" Ziroc's house and you are most welcome but you have to apply to his rules. One of which is not using swear words. Otherwise you ain't welcome anymore. That's how I see it and since I like it here I just adapt myself by not using swear words and that ain't a problem for me, I can do without them.

04-30-2002, 04:19 PM	#11
SixOfSpades Dracolisk Join Date: September 16, 2001 Location: Bellingham, WA, USA Age: 48 Posts: 6,901	A thesaurus is something like a dictionary, but not quite: When you look up a word, instead of listing the word's definition (as a dictionary does), a thesaurus lists several synonyms of the word you're looking for, as well as many related words. It's often useful when you don't want to use commonplace, frequently used words in too ubiquitous a manner. [img]smile.gif[/img] __________________ Volothamp's Comeuppance Everything you ever needed to know about the entire Baldur's Gate series......except spoilers.

05-01-2002, 10:18 AM	#14
Iluvatar Oakenshield Manshoon Join Date: January 3, 2002 Location: The Mighty Netherlands Age: 46 Posts: 195	@Mrxian: The problem is that you are dutch (like myself) and most people on this board tend to be from USA/Australia etc. I have noticed that swear words are far more commonly accepted in Europe, especially The Netherlands, Germany, Belgium and France than in other parts of the worlds. I personally use them alot in daily live and have no problem with them, that's just the way I grew up, like you probably did also. BUT... this message board should be considered as a "house" Ziroc's house and you are most welcome but you have to apply to his rules. One of which is not using swear words. Otherwise you ain't welcome anymore. That's how I see it and since I like it here I just adapt myself by not using swear words and that ain't a problem for me, I can do without them. __________________ "Wherever she dwells I will bid a farewell sigh For she dwells with beauty - beauty that must die And deep inside me I will wait for her return To her enchanting, awe-inspiring flame I'll yearn O lust and rueful thought be mine, My soul enhanced, desires... Melancholy. My heart is thine." Schwadorf, Empyrium '97

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05-01-2002, 10:04 AM	#13
mrxian Dungeon Master Join Date: April 27, 2002 Location: netherlands Posts: 69	Also, you have to take into account that this is board opened to all..including kids... the only kids i know that don't use swear words are the ones that can't read, write or watch television, let alone use a message board.

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