Fancy Language: Recent Resurgence?

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The resurgence of "fancy language" in online discussions has been noted, particularly among college-educated individuals familiar with technical terminology from Critical Thinking and Informal Logic courses. This trend is perceived as an attempt to elevate discourse, yet it risks alienating participants who may not understand complex vocabulary. The discussion highlights the importance of clarity in communication, especially in political forums where effective argumentation is crucial. The use of jargon, while prevalent in academic circles, can hinder understanding among a broader audience.

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  • #61
Pengwuino said:
What is "normal"? Everywhere I go its like this.

:smile: My other favorite forum is very conservative...these people wouldn't last 2 seconds over at that forum.

You just don't know where to find conservatives...a good place to start is forums where single rich guys and girls would hang out...like certain car forums for example. :smile:
 
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  • #62
single rich girls eh?

Where would i find these girls

I mean uhm, fellow minded conservatives... yah... that's it...
 
  • #63
Pengwuino said:
What is "normal"? Everywhere I go its like this.

You live in California. Move to Arizona and you will see the tons of conservatives... :smile:
 
  • #64
Pengwuino said:
single rich girls eh?

Where would i find these girls

I mean uhm, fellow minded conservatives... yah... that's it...

Well there is really only about a dozen or so girls and they are all pretty much taken (I guess I should have mentioned that only the guys were single)...

But if you're really interested the site you can pm me.
 
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  • #65
moose said:
You live in California. Move to Arizona and you will see the tons of conservatives... :smile:

I mean online.

In the real world, no one seems to have a set ideology. You can only make idiotic rantings and ravings online because even you'd be embarrassed if you made such statements in public. The people i talk to... man... its not that they don't match an ideology... its probably more like, no ideology would want to accept them as their own lol.
 
  • #66
Pengwuino said:
I mean online.

Easy, check virtually any car website.

It saddens me that this site is liberal, because these are educated people...

Oh, and I sent you a PM asking you what university you attend like two days ago :)
 
  • #67
You're PM box is full. I go to California State University - Fresno.

I don't like cars though. I guess ill have to suffer :(
 
  • #68
moose said:
It saddens me that this site is liberal, because these are educated people...
:smile:

It saddens me that conservatives have taken this thread off topic with their usual high standards. :rolleyes:
 
  • #69
Coming from the person who turned a thread of mourning for the victims of Pakistan into a political rant.
 
  • #70
Pengwuino said:
Coming from the person who turned a thread of mourning for the victims of Pakistan into a political rant.
:smile: When did you become so sensitive...or are you drunk again?

Edit: In my post in that thread (#6) I express how tragic the high death toll is, and how U.S. aid has provided goodwill. Actually, this is usually Bush-type spin in regard to our kindness (as with the Tsunami), but I am sincere.
 
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  • #71
SOS2008 said:
:smile: When did you become so sensitive...or are you drunk again?

Personal attacks as usual
 
  • #72
Pengwuino said:
Personal attacks as usual
Kinda like the remarks you've made to pattylou?
 
  • #73
SOS2008 said:
Kinda like the remarks you've made to pattylou?

exactly like the ones you make against all conservatives or anyone else who doesn't agree with you. I'm sorry, I have no respect for people who call our military a bunch of sold off children.
 
  • #74
I haven't seen those threads, and I'd like to - I am under the impression that SOS2008 generally provides well-referenced posts, and if she is throwing insults around I haven't seen it. Help me out? I haven't followed all the threads, and no doubt you are referring to some I haven't seen.

I'd also appreciate an apology for your recent comment that "I'm always drunk." As this is far from the truth, it seems like an easy thing for you to rectify by saying "Yeah, I was shooting my mouth off, sorry."

I'm happy to acknowledge that I do, perhaps every ~six months, drink a bit more than I should. But for you to say that I am "always" drunk is an exaggeration at best, and a personal attack at worst. Is this behavior, the image you'd like to promote of yourself?

Are you able to retract the statement?

Thanks, Pengwuino. I know you'll make a good choice. :smile:
 
  • #75
SOS2008 said:
:smile: When did you become so sensitive...or are you drunk again?

Yes, pattylou, SOS should appologize to me.
 
  • #76
I have every faith in her to make a good choice.

Just as I have every faith in *you* to make a good choice.

Can you point me to the threads where she insults people?

Can you acknowledge that you spoke unfairly when you claimed that I am always drunk?

Thanks in advance.
 
  • #77
Patty... i tried to make this obvious but I guess you didn't catch on...so please point out where i said you were always drunk...
 
  • #78
SOS2008 said:
Actually, this is usually Bush-type spin in regard to our kindness (as with the Tsunami), but I am sincere.

SOS2008 said:
How much do we spend each day trying to democratize and nation-build in Iraq alone? We could generate so much more goodwill, but where will the resources come from when we are over extended in military conflict and increasingly in debt to other nations such as China?

Yah, you sure didn't mention anything about Iraq or Bush now did you. I guess Bush-type spin = reading comprehension.

Man, ideological brainwashing sure makes you crazy doesn't it SOS
 
  • #79
Pengwuino said:
Patty... i tried to make this obvious but I guess you didn't catch on...so please point out where i said you were always drunk...
Nope, didn't catch on - sorry about that.

Look here, bottom of page one:

https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=94404
 
  • #80
Oh, you mean mid page #2. Well I guess the whole joking mood of the thread died out the second before i posted. I must appologize for thinking my joking around was welcome when other people are joking around.

Why didn't you get mad at russ?
 
  • #81
No, I meant the bottom of page one, where you say "Ugh, you're always drunk." To be exact, I meant post #15. (Maybe post #15 is on page two on your browser, otherwise I fail to see how you cannot identify the post in which I said I'm "always drunk.")

Your comment didn't sound like joking around to me. It appears *here* you are saying that it *was* just "a joke." In that case, I'd ask a favor, that we try not to make those kinds of jokes anymore.

FTR, I was perturbed by the other comments as well. But a puzzled face with a "It's only Wednesday" did not sound anywhere near as aggressive as your comment did.

Thank you for giving this matter your attention. I appreciate it.
 
  • #82
Pengwuino said:
I have no respect for people who call our military a bunch of sold off children.
I haven't posted in that thread at all. I don't appreciate false accusations.
Pengwuino said:
Yah, you sure didn't mention anything about Iraq or Bush now did you. I guess Bush-type spin = reading comprehension.
Man, ideological brainwashing sure makes you crazy doesn't it SOS
No Pengwuino. The response to the Tsunami was slow and when attention was finally given to the matter, many felt it was being used as another photo-op rather than sincerity from Bush. Ideological brainwashing makes you crazy you say? :rolleyes:

Reading increases comprehension, and even occasional fancy language. As for joking around, that is what GD is for, and why some threads of a less serious nature are moved there.
 

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