Pretty simple. In lieu of compelling evidence or solid logical proof,
the argument goes to the articulate. Profane language is customarily the
antithesis of lucid debate and it is often assumed to be a last gasp
technique in the same class as bullying and shouting. So if you want to
stack the deck against yourself and your viewpoint, feel free to spout a
blue streak. If you want to win even if your facts are a bit shaky then
be professional or even funny. I'd much rather consider a funny wrong
viewpoint than a profane right one.
Just my experience of about, oh, 20 years or so of email, USENet,
bulletin boards and such and the joys of flamewars thereof.
CB
James Austin wrote:
Good point David. If we use language such as I have seen on some
posts, then it goes some way to proving the reviewers' stance - if
Mac folks resort to bad language, then VO cannot be as good as they
are claiming because they are littering their arguments with such
language as opposed to pointing out where VO is more u useful to us etc.
Just my point of view - sorry for any offense caused
Best wishes
james
