Missed my point. *American* english and the society that created it is at fault. The religeous sectismus (how many kinds of Christians are there?) helped it along. *English* English doesn't have "foul" 4-letter words, nor does French, Dutch, German, Italian and on and on. I stick with (4 letters) *HAPPY NEW YEAR* (4 letters)
On 12/31/06, LarryT <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Werner said:<<best test would be that if it isn't something that would be acceptable when talking to children, or in polite company, then it probably is "foul". >> Excellent comment - it reminded me what my Dad told me years ago after I said a word that was inappropriate - I think I called my brother a name - and Dad said "people who use 4 letter words have poor vocabularies and are unable to properly express themselves" any other way. Sadly, foul language has become common place - from shopping malls to sporting events to school - unfortunately, if it is bothersome to you, you are probably better off staying away from those places. Of course, it's sad people with good manners are forced to avoid places because of a few (or a lot) of bad apples. Happy New Year -- Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D) www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil PORSCHE POSTERS! youroil.net Weber Carb Info http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs Porsche Road Test http://members.rennlist.com/roadtest/ . ----- Original Message ----- From: "Werner Fehlauer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <mercedes@okiebenz.com> Sent: Saturday, December 30, 2006 9:57 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] New thread, used to be Re: ADMIN, foul language. Happy New Year. > Hans: "Foul" language is usually an indication that the user can't find a > more accurate or descriptive term to describe the thought. But the best > test would be that if it isn't something that would be acceptable when > talking to children, or in polite company, then it probably is "foul". > And > there doesn't seem to be any M-B (or Diesel) content in such language, > either. > > So Happy New Year to you and the net, too! > > Werner > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Hans Neureiter" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <mercedes@okiebenz.com> > Sent: Saturday, December 30, 2006 9:43 PM > Subject: [MBZ] New thread, used to be Re: ADMIN,foul language. Happy New > Year. > > >> What is foul language? It's all relative. The Brits say " you bloody >> bas..." >> , we say " you f^&*ing bas...", and the Germans just say "Du >> Schweinehund". >> (My contribution for the last Saturday in 2006) >> Happy New Year to you all. >> >> >> On 12/29/06, LT Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >>> >>> Tim: >>> >>> I still don't understand why you are using digest rather than GMail. >>> >>> No, no, no, ... please, not a new thread, just my comment. >>> >>> D > > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.16.0/609 - Release Date: 12/29/2006 > > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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