OT -- Re: random cover of a range

[John Reimer]

Hello Nick,

> "John Reimer" <terminal.node at gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:28b70f8c1452e8cb5e9c3ce5b5d0 at news.digitalmars.com...
> 
>> Hello Walter,
>> 
>>> John Reimer wrote:
>>> 
>>>> Concerning profanity and swearing.  I think many forms of
>>>> expression should warrant more careful thought.  I don't believe
>>>> profane or irreverant expression has a neutral effect on hearers.
>>>> We've already seen plenty of evidence of that in here.  You may
>>>> think it's cute and artsy, but I think it does any combination of
>>>> the following:  creates a language barrier, trivializes the
>>>> original meaning of certain anglo-saxon words, shows general
>>>> disrespect in communication, demonstrates poor vocabulary, reveals
>>>> carelessness in thinking of others feelings, etc and on and on.
>>>> It's like throwing dirt in somebody's face and thinking that's a
>>>> normal way to interact.  We can stamp a "art" sticker on it and
>>>> call it funny when it is clothed in a comedic role (or any
>>>> situation really), but this is just as effective as sticking an
>>>> "ice cream" tab on a pile of manure; there's no way to make it
>>>> pretty.
>>>> 
>>> I don't disagree with most of that, except that the language one
>>> used reflects on the speaker, not the listener. The listener chooses
>>> how to react to that, and that is the listener's choice.
>>> 
>> That's one way to shift responsibility.
>> 
> As a listener, I find the suggestion that the speaker is the one in
> control of my reaction downright insulting. No one's attempting to
> "shift responsibility" here.
> 


Hmm... I didn't think of it quite that way. :)


Nick, I'm merely saying that we must take responsibility for what we say, 
including the potential affect on the listener.  I felt Walter was shifting 
this responsibilty away with his statement here, but perhaps I confused his 
meaning?  If so, my apologies.  I'm afraid as I get more tired, my brain 
waves get fuzzier.


-JJR