I know I'm supposed to be in bed

[conuly]

But I had a point to make about grammar and dialects and all that. And then I realized that I'd already made that point, in posts here. So, rather than retype it, I'll just direct everybody there to look at the interesting conversation. Djusk' a.

Edit: Oh, hey, cool, we're on Languagelog!

Comments

[neurotica0.livejournal.com]

I'm spamming your journal, because I thought I could use your reinforcement on this thread (http://www.livejournal.com/community/rq_version2/14926145.html?thread=163191873#t163191873). (Because I'm just not good with words...and a bit "stupid".) Anyway, I don't like seeing the term "femi-nazi" brandied about, and I don't care for anti-feminist rhetoric either. I would appreciate if you could step in and share you intellect with the grossly misinformed commenter. (As it stand now, it is her comment, and my reply to it. Who knows how out of hand it will be by the time you get there? I hope I don't make too much of a mess of it.)

[conuly]

I'll try, but be warned: grossly misinformed implies stupid, and I'm very bad at helping the sillies. They often refuse to be helped.

[neurotica0.livejournal.com]

Your reply (with a list and italics) was exactly what I was looking for from you. If only rhetoric was my friend, as it is yours.
I just wanted something like that in the thread for people to see, even if they aren't going to believe it.
Thanks.

[conuly]

Well, I said something, but I think womyn is a silly word anyway. Um. Not for the reasons stated there, but because it's etymological nonsense. *shrugs* And soon I go beddybye.

[neurotica0.livejournal.com]

I think it's nonsense as well, for the reason I stated in the thread. It detracts from the goal. And it sends the message that we hate men, etc.

[neurotica0.livejournal.com]

Haha, I mixed up brandish and bandy yet again. I realized it when I saw one of your replies, and now I am laughing at myself.

[conuly]

It happens :)

[neurotica0.livejournal.com]

I'm spamming your journal, because I thought I could use your reinforcement on this thread (http://www.livejournal.com/community/rq_version2/14926145.html?thread=163191873#t163191873). (Because I'm just not good with words...and a bit "stupid".) Anyway, I don't like seeing the term "femi-nazi" brandied about, and I don't care for anti-feminist rhetoric either. I would appreciate if you could step in and share you intellect with the grossly misinformed commenter. (As it stand now, it is her comment, and my reply to it. Who knows how out of hand it will be by the time you get there? I hope I don't make too much of a mess of it.)

[conuly]

I'll try, but be warned: grossly misinformed implies stupid, and I'm very bad at helping the sillies. They often refuse to be helped.

[neurotica0.livejournal.com]

Your reply (with a list and italics) was exactly what I was looking for from you. If only rhetoric was my friend, as it is yours.
I just wanted something like that in the thread for people to see, even if they aren't going to believe it.
Thanks.

[conuly]

Well, I said something, but I think womyn is a silly word anyway. Um. Not for the reasons stated there, but because it's etymological nonsense. *shrugs* And soon I go beddybye.

[neurotica0.livejournal.com]

I think it's nonsense as well, for the reason I stated in the thread. It detracts from the goal. And it sends the message that we hate men, etc.

[neurotica0.livejournal.com]

Haha, I mixed up brandish and bandy yet again. I realized it when I saw one of your replies, and now I am laughing at myself.

[conuly]

It happens :)