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Marc2b -> RE: Reperations who deserves it more? (10/24/2007 5:22:13 PM)
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Picky, picky, picky...Frankly I didn't pay attention to the positioning of the words until you specifically pointed it out, as I understood the meaning and intent, especially given the context of the conversation (postings). I understand what you mean, but I also immediately understood Marc2B's meaning and intent. I am sure most everyone else who read it also understood. And it was not meant to be offensive or bigoted. Even though in jest, these are the sorts of comments (yours, that is) that cause people to either walk on eggs (must be PC!) or fire back. It seems you are making My case of leaving the differences alone. As I see it, you are keeping this alive by taking words obviously meant in one way, and rabble rousing with insult and challenge.
Is there a reason you need to be so personally insulting to people? There are more gracious ways to point out a simple error, if it bothers you so much. And certainly a better explanation with some respect and humor would be more welcome than an immediate insult about failing English or being a bigot.
I noticed that McKwaig was gracious in explaining your error about the coastlines. I saw that misunderstanding on your part immediately and to this moment I don't get how you thought he was talking about the Indians when it was obvious he was referring to the African Coast. The point is he didn't insult you...he simply explained.
Debate is a good thing. When it deteriorates into insults, I'm outta here.
*Sigh*
Geez, ya take a day off an look at the ruckus you cause with just a few words. I’ve been kind of busy (dear ol’ mom is moving into a new house and I drive a pick-up truck – do the math) which Is why I’ve been only popping in to see what’s up and cheering others on. Thank you GoddessDustyGold for watching my back.
To be fair, I can see how the sentence could be misread. This kind of misunderstanding can occur with the written word because we lack vocal tones, facial expressions, etc., to add depth and meaning to our words. It would have been more clear if I had written it as ‘ya mean I’m not allowed to think a man’s a jerk if he’s black? Still, given the context of the debate you are right that most people will discern the meaning I intended.
As thompson himself admits, he did understand my meaning and was tossing out a tidbit to see if I would bite. There is this thing you have to understand about thompson and me: he is a committed socialist and I am a committed anti-socialist and we both seem to have this need to butt heads once in a while. Each of us occasionally tosses out tidbits to see if the other will bite. If I’m feeling game, I bite. If I’m too busy with life or just not in the mood for staying up to 2am, pounding on the keyboard, for several nights in a row, I don’t bite. I presume the same for him.
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