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Madalot wrote:I just called out the use of the word "libtard" in another thread, saying it's a made-up word, part of urban slang. He told me I was wrong and it is a real word. I pointed out that it's not in Merriam-Webster, Oxford or Cambridge dictionaries. And yes, I took the time to look it up in all of them.

Not a real word. That's an example of where he is disseminating inaccurate information.

I have a hard enough time with the horrible grammar, horrible spelling and just overall HORRIBLE writing that is so prevalent today. But using made-up words like they are real words? Yuck.

I have known this word for ~5 years. There are many words used in the vernacular, not in the dictionary. Some I know, most I don't.

xxyzx wrote:

Okie bipap wrote:He has been a member of the forum for a little over two months, and has made over five hundred posts. He must be bored and have nothing else to do. It looks like this is his new hobby. Many of his post remind us how smart and well educated he is. If he were as smart and educated as he claims to be, what he posts would show it. From my past experiences, anyone who has to constantly remind people how smart they are, normally aren't.

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That make you qualified to be a clerk or secretary.....but...only if you're cute.

. . . . Or unemployed . . .
No doubt dismissed for cause.

It's just so sad when someone seemingly so smart has personality issues and can't figure out how to fit in and not be universally disliked.

He knows it is true in his heart of hearts, too.

I pity him (and his need for self validation through the only attention -negative- he is able to garner) as much as anything else.

Sorry xxyzx.

TedVPAP wrote:

Madalot wrote:I just called out the use of the word "libtard" in another thread, saying it's a made-up word, part of urban slang. He told me I was wrong and it is a real word. I pointed out that it's not in Merriam-Webster, Oxford or Cambridge dictionaries. And yes, I took the time to look it up in all of them.

Not a real word. That's an example of where he is disseminating inaccurate information.

I have a hard enough time with the horrible grammar, horrible spelling and just overall HORRIBLE writing that is so prevalent today. But using made-up words like they are real words? Yuck.

I have known this word for ~5 years. There are many words used in the vernacular, not in the dictionary. Some I know, most I don't.

Very true. I may have inadvertently implied, but did not mean to say that HE made up the word. It's obvious he didn't because I CAN look up the word (and others) and find out their meaning. But being part of urban slang, while known by many, still doesn't make them real words.

Remember the old saying, when we were children? "You ain't allowed to say "ain't" because "ain't" ain't in the dictionary?"

Well, "ain't" IS in the dictionary (now). Will words like "libtard" find themselves to dictionaries? I don't know but I hope not. If words like that end up in the dictionary, I will lose all faith in humanity (more than I already have!!).

Madalot: yes, but Seinfeld made up some new/great words. Re-gifter and anti-dentite were a few of them.

Sheriff

Sheriff Buford wrote:Madalot: yes, but Seinfeld made up some new/great words. Re-gifter and anti-dentite were a few of them.

Sheriff

Can't argue you with you there. The truth, reality and logic of it cannot be denied. And therein lies the difference between someone like me and someone like him. I'm not overly impressed with myself, my opinions and such as to never consider another viewpoint.

I still hate the word "libtard" though and will never implement it as part of my regular vocabulary!

Madalot wrote:I just called out the use of the word "libtard" in another thread, saying it's a made-up word, part of urban slang. He told me I was wrong and it is a real word. I pointed out that it's not in Merriam-Webster, Oxford or Cambridge dictionaries. And yes, I took the time to look it up in all of them.

Not a real word. That's an example of where he is disseminating inaccurate information.

I have a hard enough time with the horrible grammar, horrible spelling and just overall HORRIBLE writing that is so prevalent today. But using made-up words like they are real words? Yuck.

Not to mention it's a derogatory term meant to degrade people of a certain political idea and really serves no purpose but to demean them.

I didn't join this forum to have political discussions or to call people names. Can we please get back to what's important, our therapy? Thanks.

Musickf wrote:Not to mention it's a derogatory term meant to degrade people of a certain political idea and really serves no purpose but to demean them.

Not to mention this entire thread serves only to demean one person. Then of course comes the piling on, how nice.

That person demeans themselves and most others here... you haven't done your homework.

Julie wrote:That person demeans themselves and most others here... you haven't done your homework.

Have you done yours?

johnnygoodman wrote:Beware the person who wishes to legislate the morality and the behavior of his neighbor. Respect the person who accepts as responsibility, duty and sacred privilege the task of successfully moderating his own behavior. People who can do this are rare beacons of light. It is easy to point the finger "elsewhere" and imagine a utopia will result. It is hard to do the work and take responsibility to make your first utopia internal. Paraphrasing Ghandi - be the change you wish to see in the world.

Guest wrote:

Julie wrote:That person demeans themselves and most others here... you haven't done your homework.

Have you done yours?

johnnygoodman wrote:Beware the person who wishes to legislate the morality and the behavior of his neighbor. Respect the person who accepts as responsibility, duty and sacred privilege the task of successfully moderating his own behavior. People who can do this are rare beacons of light. It is easy to point the finger "elsewhere" and imagine a utopia will result. It is hard to do the work and take responsibility to make your first utopia internal. Paraphrasing Ghandi - be the change you wish to see in the world.

But what Johnny's thought imply is that there is no verbal behavior that is unacceptable. It's his dime, so we play by his rules. But in my mind, ther is a point where certain behaviors are unacceptable, and name calling and demeaning others for the mere offense of disagreeing with one's own point of view is getting close to or beyond what is acceptable public behavior. But that's only me, and apparently quite a few of the regular posters also.

TASmart wrote: But in my mind, ther is a point where certain behaviors are unacceptable, and name calling and demeaning others for the mere offense of disagreeing with one's own point of view is getting close to or beyond what is acceptable public behavior.

How is what this thread about any different than what you are talking about? Don't forget you a new here too and they will turn on you at any time.

But as to your interpretation - I suggest you consult the author to get a clear understanding of his intention and meaning.

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all logical fallacies
my posts prove i should be taken seriously as they are all correct

the notion that someone is correct until he is shown to be wrong is a fallacy in and of itself.