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NookieNotes -> RE: The Breaking of a Brat (7/20/2015 3:41:27 AM)
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ORIGINAL: daniel1973
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ORIGINAL: Wayward5oul
I'm confused...definitions can be scientific or non-scientific. What is this referring to?
No they can't. The definition of a definition is that a definition is the definition of the definition.
Here, you're just wrong. And hypocritical. If you allow for personal definitions, like the one above, then you calling me out for personally defining a subset of behavior myself is pure hypocrisy. If you do not, then offering one is the hypocrisy.
From Dictionary.com:
definition
[def-uh-nish-uh n]
noun
1. the act of defining, or of making something definite, distinct, or clear: We need a better definition of her responsibilities.
2. the formal statement of the meaning or significance of a word, phrase, idiom, etc., as found in dictionaries. An online dictionary resource, such as Dictionary.com, can give users direct, immediate access to the definitions of a term, allowing them to compare definitions from various dictionaries and stay up to date with an ever-expanding vocabulary.
3. the condition of being definite, distinct, or clearly outlined: His biceps have great muscle definition.
4. Optics. sharpness of the image formed by an optical system.
5. Radio and Television. the accuracy of sound or picture reproduction.
THAT is the definition of a definition.
And yet, even dictionaries can disagree in small aspects of what words mean, or how to phonetically show how they are pronounced.
From Google:
def·i·ni·tion
ˌdefəˈniSH(ə)n/
noun
1. a statement of the exact meaning of a word, especially in a dictionary.
an exact statement or description of the nature, scope, or meaning of something.
"our definition of what constitutes poetry"
synonyms: meaning, denotation, sense; More
interpretation, explanation, elucidation, description, clarification, illustration
"the definition of “intelligence”"
the action or process of defining something.
2. the degree of distinctness in outline of an object, image, or sound, especially of an image in a photograph or on a screen.
synonyms: clarity, visibility, sharpness, crispness, acuteness; More
resolution, focus, contrast
"the definition of the picture"
the capacity of an instrument or device for making images distinct in outline.
"we've been pleased with the definition of this TV"
According to Google, I was simply using this part of their definition: "interpretation, explanation, elucidation, description, clarification, illustration" to explain how I personally see differences in people often labeled as brats, and give them different labels.
After all, if we're going to quibble, calling an adult a brat (within the lifestyle or not) is not exactly dictionary-approved. For both options online use "child" as a primary definer:
Google: a child, typically a badly behaved one.
Dictionary.com: a child, especially an annoying, spoiled, or impolite child (usually used in contempt or irritation).
So, by using the term in any way applied to an adult, you are creating your own personal definitions and using them to describe the world based on your observations and experiences.
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Being dominant doesn't make you smart or educated or wise for that matter. Being submissive does not make you stupid either.
Nobody said either of these things.
Why would you take insult from things that don't even exist?
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I do, however, have an idea that some people claim their dominance as a way of getting away with their lack of character or willingness to work.
I would agree with that.
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ORIGINAL: Bhruic
Haha! I love that. I have often called my slave a brat, but she is really a smart ass... and, of course I've called her that too... or rather, asked her the question "You know what smart asses get?" to which she replies "Asses that smart" :)
Brilliant! I may have to borrow that for a few irascible SASs I know. *grins*
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ORIGINAL: DerangedUnit
I think people have a hard time distinguishing between not controlling others and giving up control.
It was always super easy for me to not control others. I want them to be who they are and do my best to not interfere unless a pretty please is involved. But I never give up control. I am very solitary in my thought process, my life continues regardless of other people.
This is brilliant. Exactly so.
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ORIGINAL: RemoteUser
If you don't want to play the game, the winner of said game is irrelevant. [;)]
I'm good with letting people "win" at things that don't matter. If it's just a game in their head, you probably wouldn't want to play it anyhow.
Sometimes, I like to play the game and the winner is still irrelevant. Maybe because it's a cooperative game. Maybe because the game is the fun part, and it's about me measuring my skills against me, not against my opponent.
Games in other people's heads are all theirs to win or lose. Ain't nobody got time fo dat.
*grins*
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