our perceptions of various nuances within that message can vary greatly - something that wouldn't happen in a spoken conversation
I see your point. It was mainly your description of the written word being a 'stripped down' version of language that I don't agree with.
I take it you mean it is stripped of the other cues such as body language, tone, facial expressions etc.
Do you actually know the meaning of the woed "verbose"? If you do, what does it mean in that sentence?
I haven't looked it up but my understanding of it, which may be wrong, is it means 'comprehensive and detailed'.
So, in the sentence I posted, it would be:
"I would say the written word is potentially the most descriptive, comprehensive and detailed use of language."
In fact, does 'verbose' mean something negative? eg overly long and detailed? If so, my usage of it was incorrect.
Not really. It hasn't bothered me in my previous years, so it doesn't now. I was responding to the query that was raised.
If it turns out that somebody knows better and wants to inform me of that, fair enough.
Fair enough - but I don't see why anyone should bother to explain it to you, when you could just find out for yourself. But if you're happy in ignorance...
Fair enough - but I don't see why anyone should bother to explain it to you, when you could just find out for yourself. But if you're happy in ignorance...
Yes, I have no desire to research a random comment offered by a forum user who may be incorrect themselves. If he or she returns to confirm and demonstrate they know better than me, I'll learn accordingly if I happen to see their post. Until such a time, it holds little importance for me.
I haven't looked it up but my understanding of it, which may be wrong, is it means 'comprehensive and detailed'.
So, in the sentence I posted, it would be:
"I would say the written word is potentially the most descriptive, comprehensive and detailed use of language."
In fact, does 'verbose' mean something negative? eg overly long and detailed? If so, my usage of it was incorrect.
Yes, it means "long winded", "using excess or empty words"
Yes, I have no desire to research a random comment offered by a forum user who may be incorrect themselves. If he or she returns to confirm and demonstrate they know better than me, I'll learn accordingly if I happen to see their post. Until such a time, it holds little importance for me.
As in this example. You maybe should look up the word "random" as well . Now, that's all the help I'll offer someone who can't be bothered to look it up for themselves.
Because in real life, people have to be politer and calmer about everything they say. Acting like they do online would result in people being knocked out on a very frequent basis. But online, they can just let loose. Someone has an opinion you don't agree with? You can call 'em a stupid, ignorant c*nt and aside from maybe getting banned there's quite likely going to be absolutely no ramifications for you.
Yes, it means "long winded", "using excess or empty words"
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As in this example. You maybe should look up the word "random" as well . Now, that's all the help I'll offer someone who can't be bothered to look it up for themselves.
Assuming you're correct, thanks for correcting me on my usage of the word 'verbose'.
I'm happy with how I used the word 'random'. Whether or not it matches your or the dictionary definition does not deter from the point I was making at that time.
However I suppose it is generous that you want to improve my use of language.
I don't know if you're familiar with anontalk; it's a website with very stringent standards of grammar and language. I feel you might like it there, so maybe you should check it out.
I see your point. It was mainly your description of the written word being a 'stripped down' version of language that I don't agree with.
I take it you mean it is stripped of the other cues such as body language, tone, facial expressions etc.
You could always look 'stripped down' up
But yes, the written word is a means of conveying a message but without the things you listed to embellish it - or 'stripped down' if you like
............I'm happy with how I used the word 'random'. Whether or not it matches your or the dictionary definition does not deter from the point I was making at that time.
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You may use a word any way you wish. However if it's the wrong word it may certainly detract from the point you make. While your use of the word "deter" was completely incorrect, your meaning was clear. However, your original use of the word "random" was meaningless.
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I take it you mean it is stripped of the other cues such as body language, tone, facial expressions etc.
So, in the sentence I posted, it would be:
"I would say the written word is potentially the most descriptive, comprehensive and detailed use of language."
In fact, does 'verbose' mean something negative? eg overly long and detailed? If so, my usage of it was incorrect.
Perhaps it might be a good idea to do so?
If it turns out that somebody knows better and wants to inform me of that, fair enough.
Yes, it means "long winded", "using excess or empty words"
As in this example. You maybe should look up the word "random" as well . Now, that's all the help I'll offer someone who can't be bothered to look it up for themselves.
In real life, you wouldn't mix with people you don't like, disagree with or aren't interested in. Not after the first couple of conversations anyway.
of course, someone will be along in a minute to disagree with me.
Complete nonsense of a post:p
I don't like you.
I'm happy with how I used the word 'random'. Whether or not it matches your or the dictionary definition does not deter from the point I was making at that time.
However I suppose it is generous that you want to improve my use of language.
I don't know if you're familiar with anontalk; it's a website with very stringent standards of grammar and language. I feel you might like it there, so maybe you should check it out.
e.g ^ has the horns
You could always look 'stripped down' up
But yes, the written word is a means of conveying a message but without the things you listed to embellish it - or 'stripped down' if you like
You may use a word any way you wish. However if it's the wrong word it may certainly detract from the point you make. While your use of the word "deter" was completely incorrect, your meaning was clear. However, your original use of the word "random" was meaningless.
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