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Re: New colors and other info
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lugnet.general
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Thu, 20 Nov 2003 05:09:01 GMT
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In lugnet.general, Frank Kopanitsanos wrote:
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> I must agree with some of Richard's points, and have not seen a *SINGLE
> VALID ARGUEMENT* that contradicts what he says, you have all merely attacked
> his language and his person... How about we forget what he said, and try to
> understand what he thought!
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That's the curse of profanity (pardon the pun). Like bad spelling or bad
grammar, it often draws attention away from what the person is saying, and
focuses attention on how he is saying it.
Rick C.
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| (...) Well said. Of course, attention is attention. One has to wonder in this case whether it is the message that is the important part of the post in question, or it is the attention that is. Angry Young Men often tend to be in a "look at me, see (...) (21 years ago, 20-Nov-03, to lugnet.general)
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| Although i am opposed to Richard's use of language, i think it was almost necessary... He has gained the spotlight and his post is being read by many. He provided a very valid arguement and wanted many people to listen to it. However, it is one that (...) (21 years ago, 20-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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