*stretch* Personal policy here...

[conuly]

If you want to say that you think I'm wrong, it'd be nice if you could explain why. Let me clarify:

1. I think you're wrong about *issue* because you're an idiot.

This isn't cool. Don't do that, it really makes you look stupid.

2. I think you're wrong about *issue*. *wanders off*

This *may* be not-cool. Don't do this either, because you'll be met with me going WTF? at you.

3. I think you're wrong about *issue* because *completely irrelevant/untrustworthy source disagrees*.

This is just sad. Don't do that either.

4. I think you're wrong about *issue* because I've done research/a relevant source disagrees/I think you misunderstood this relevant source and it really means that/something else that makes sense.

This is good. This is useful. This is *interesting*. Go ahead, do this.

5. I think you're wrong, and I'm going to insult you now.

Don't do that either, 'k? Nobody listens to you when you do that.

So. Look at the list. Make sure you're in group four instead of one of the other groups. We'll all thank you for it.

Comments

Re: further to ratmist's comment

[conuly]

Yes, I *know* the mathematical reasoning. However, I do not believe that normal people actually use that reasoning when speaking or listening. If people use two negatives to make a negative, it doesn't make sense to say that two negatives make a positive, because that's not going to help you understand what anybody is saying.

Re: further to ratmist's comment

[conuly]

I mean, of course, I did not believe that. Stupid emotions ruining comments! Clearly my poll showed otherwise, and thus, a new thing is learned! Or something.

Re: further to ratmist's comment

[marrog.livejournal.com]

Me talk like this you understand what me mean this not make me speak english good.

Re: further to ratmist's comment

[conuly]

And your point is...?

You have said you don't want language to change. I'm all for it. We're not going to agree, and, really, it's a bit boring. You came too late to get me involved in an interesting conversation with you, and you're not-very-subtly attacking me. I'm movin' on, I'll be sure to contact you next time I hit a linguistic-ranting swing. Then you can be here at the start, instead of the end.

Re: further to ratmist's comment

[marrog.livejournal.com]

We're not going to agree, and, really, it's a bit boring.

You're not wrong.

ou're not-very-subtly attacking me.

I wasn't trying to be subtle - although believe me, I've been a lot less polite in the past, this is my tactful hat. But of course I was attacking you; people like you are dangerous. You use ignorance coupled with a college freshman's shallow education like a blunt-edged weapon against your opressors - no prisoners, no challenge, and no respect or heed for others opinions.

Make no mistake, I did not come here to attempt to change your opinion - I've met too many people like you before and know how pointless that would be. I was just trying to perhaps give you some guidance on how to deal more responsibly with the people who so want to converse with you. Healthy debate has its rules, as does, dare I say, language.

I'll be sure to contact you next time I hit a linguistic-ranting swing.

Please don't.