When Cheerskep wants to chide one or two of us for neglecting to insert the
qualifier that things and words do not convey meaning, even though everyone
here is fully aware of that fact but habitually falling into vernacular
language usages too easily, I suggest that he simply assert "Rule 1" instead
of subjecting us to overly lengthy explications of his linguistic outlook on
meanings. We all agree with him but being creatures of culturally flawed
habit we fail to use the pedantically correct form now and then. All he needs
to do is say "Rule 1!" sort of like an imitation of a football referee, and we
will nod guiltily and suffer the reprimand with some strained dignity.
WC
