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Originally Posted by Taxi
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I was just meaning that you framed the thread in a "I think people who dont want language to change look like assclowns" way when its not about that.
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That's what it seemed like to me. You claimed French ownership on an English word in your initial post and then called it ironic when people used it. I think it's ironic that this whole thread is based on a post that was basically founded on ignorance in the first place.
I appreciate your ability to distance yourself from faulty arguments quickly. It's irritating when someone makes a bad claim and then defends it despite the fact that it is even clear to the individual that his original point was refuted.
With that said, you're not the only one posting here. If I'm responding to someone with a quote, you can be fairly sure that I am addressing them specifically, and not the original poster.
To be honest, though, if I had time, I would have criticized you for politicizing something as trivial as as word usage during sporting events as well. I don't care if you think "pirouette" or "conoisseur" are "conservative" words, my only interest here is defending laissez-faire linguistics.
Not that laissez-faire linguistics needs a patron or defender. Language will continue to evolve with or without you. I really just came in here to stir up some shit for my afternoon shit and so far I'd say mission successful.