Curse words are ambiguous, that's the reason you can sprinkle them throughout conversation and writing. However, with that ambiguity comes the cost of not conveying your true message. While I can abide the use of foul language, I find it's usually indicative of laziness or possibly disrespect (whether for others or oneself). That doesn't mean that I don't swear, sure I do. Typical situations are when a fellow motorist cuts me off, I slip with some tool and cause myself a slight injury, or grab a hot pan without adequate protection. In all those situations though, the act of swearing is to let off steam, and the intent, if others are present is to communicate my immediate discomfort/pain. Case in point, there are commedians who use curse words sparingly and/or with precision, e.g. the late George Carlin (and yes, I know he swore a lot, but it was always for a reason!), and there are those who use them as a crutch such as the late Sam Kinnison. While I found both to be quite funny, I tended to get bored during parts of Sam's routine, while George's 7 Dirty words routine is legendary. For the younguns who don't know who these guys are, use the freaking wikipedia or maybe that youtube. :-)
On Thu, Oct 1, 2009 at 10:15 AM, Steve Kelsay <[email protected]> wrote: > I agree with the content, just the presentation that has tweaked me, > since a lot of our new applicants are using that sort of language in > interviews, it seems to be the standard English of the day, and I guess > I can accept it, even use it myself. It is the context that seem to be > getting to me. > > Just ignore me. I'll get over it. (G) > > -----Original Message----- > From: Phillip Partipilo [mailto:[email protected]] > Sent: Thursday, October 01, 2009 10:08 AM > To: NT System Admin Issues > Subject: RE: It hurts when I stick a fork in my eye! > > I didn't actually notice that, but he did describe the hell we call IT > to > the tee. Dead on accurate. I just about fell out of my chair. > > > > Phillip Partipilo > Parametric Solutions Inc. > Jupiter, Florida > (561) 747-6107 > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Steve Kelsay [mailto:[email protected]] > Sent: Thursday, October 01, 2009 8:55 AM > To: NT System Admin Issues > Subject: RE: It hurts when I stick a fork in my eye! > > > > Perhaps it is my ancient generation, but I am long since impressed by > low > level street language. YMMV. > > -----Original Message----- > From: Maglinger, Paul [mailto:[email protected]] > Sent: Wednesday, September 30, 2009 5:48 PM > To: NT System Admin Issues > Subject: RE: It hurts when I stick a fork in my eye! > > LOL! I like the statement after the copyright notice. > > -----Original Message----- > From: Ben Scott [mailto:[email protected]] > Sent: Wednesday, September 30, 2009 4:37 PM > To: NT System Admin Issues > Subject: It hurts when I stick a fork in my eye! > > > I just came across this: > > http://www.bynkii.com/archives/2009/01/for_new_sysadminsit_types.html > > Dead on, I say. > > -- Ben > > ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ > ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ > > ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ > ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ > > > ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ > ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ > > > > > -- > If this email is spam, report it here: > http://www.onlymyemail.com/view/?action=reportSpam&Id=ODEzNjQ6OTcyODkyNj > M1On > BqcEBwc25ldC5jb20%3D > > > THIS ELECTRONIC MESSAGE AND ANY ATTACHMENTS ARE CONFIDENTIAL > AND PROPRIETARY PROPERTY OF THE SENDER. THE INFORMATION IS > INTENDED FOR USE BY THE ADDRESSEE ONLY. ANY OTHER INTERCEPTION, > COPYING, ACCESSING, OR DISCLOSURE OF THIS MESSAGE IS PROHIBITED. > IF YOU HAVE RECEIVED THIS MESSAGE IN ERROR, PLEASE IMMEDIATELY > NOTIFY THE SENDER AND DELETE THIS MAIL AND ALL ATTACHMENTS. DO NOT > FORWARD THIS MESSAGE WITHOUT PERMISSION OF THE SENDER. > > > > THIS ELECTRONIC MESSAGE AND ANY ATTACHMENTS ARE CONFIDENTIAL > AND PROPRIETARY PROPERTY OF THE SENDER. THE INFORMATION IS > INTENDED FOR USE BY THE ADDRESSEE ONLY. ANY OTHER INTERCEPTION, > COPYING, ACCESSING, OR DISCLOSURE OF THIS MESSAGE IS PROHIBITED. > IF YOU HAVE RECEIVED THIS MESSAGE IN ERROR, PLEASE IMMEDIATELY > NOTIFY THE SENDER AND DELETE THIS MAIL AND ALL ATTACHMENTS. DO NOT > FORWARD THIS MESSAGE WITHOUT PERMISSION OF THE SENDER. > > > ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ > ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ > > ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ > ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ > > ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~
