Re: [FairfieldLife] Re: Words, Implications, Inferences and Understanding

[Vaj]

On Jul 4, 2006, at 1:25 PM, TurquoiseB wrote: --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "authfriend" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, new.morning <no_reply@>  wrote: <snip> One factor is the tendency to respond to what one infers the poster implied. Whew, what a sentence, but its a useful model:  a) words written ===>>      b1) meanings intentionally implied, or      b2) meanings unconsciously implied, but logically present (the writer has not realized the implications, but readers may) For example, in a recent thread, Lawson wrote  (regarding Andrew Skolnick): When it comes to TM and other matters New-Age-ish, he's more than a bit obsessed. Vaj replied: Sounds like you too [sic] have a lot in common. I commented: If so, the big difference would be that Sparaig doesn't attempt to deceive or mislead anybody. Vaj responded: That was joke, right? Now, logically, the implication of Vaj's response is that Lawson does indeed attempt to mislead and deceive. Just to make sure, I asked Vaj if that was indeed what he meant.  In fact, I've now asked him three separate times. What is the logical implication, do you suppose, of his failure to reply? Having the good taste to avoid someone who is  obviously trying to start a fight?  :-) Or to be repeatedly amused at an alleged editor who can't read in between the lines? :-) __._,_.___ To subscribe, send a message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Or go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FairfieldLife/ and click 'Join This Group!' SPONSORED LINKS Religion and spirituality Maharishi mahesh yogi YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS  Visit your group "FairfieldLife" on the web.    To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to:  [EMAIL PROTECTED]    Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service. __,_._,___