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what about webster?

 

Websters' is the American version of English, not the English version.

http://www.historyhouse.com/in_history/webster/

Here is a short quote from that text;

[bold]"In any case, Noah Webster certainly felt his work was a work worthy of divine inspiration. He saw it as nothing less than a way to define a new American tongue, a creation that would finally mark his country as an entity truly independent from Great Britain. Along this vein, he said something that we suspect people still agree with: "The most difficult task now to be performed by the advocates of pure English is to restrain the influence of men learned in Greek and Latin but ignorant of their own tongue."[9] This tradition of pooh-poohing all things foreign is perhaps one of America's proudest. In line with another tradition, Noah was as puritan as they get. He even published a censored Bible in 1833, proclaiming it "the most important enterprise of [his] life."[/bold]

 

When does it mean unproper.. Well, how about we use your choise of reading material.

"informal

• adjective 1 relaxed, friendly, or unofficial. 2 (of clothes) suitable for everyday wear; casual. 3 referring to the language of everyday speech and writing, rather than that used in official and formal contexts."

Now, for those of us who actually have some college time under our belts. Anyone would be quick to find that, should they use "ignorant" in the.. newly broad way, that they would find points off for draconian misuse.

 

One word, semantics, I only use the OED for reference, without doubt THE only real term for reference. You can use whichever reading material you choose. My OED dates from 1990.

As for assuming I have not been to college......that is indeed your prerogative.

What I find particularly ironic is that I have come across someone who has a similar passion for language that I have, a rare commodity indeed, I have nothing but respect for your knowledge, your eloquent manner & debating skills.

My only hope is that it may be reciprocated.


I am now felling somewhat pericombobulated by the linguistic capabilities shown in the aforementioned literary debarcle.

 

@jallan, I see you've been a member for less than 3 weeks and have already upset people with your arrogant attitude.
It's just as easy to be diplomatic than plain nasty as you appear to be.
I dont think you'll be around too long and for that I WILL be thankful.

 

I'm a literal person, pulsar. I attempt to deal only in actualities and not slang or grave misusages of something which I hold dear. This, of course, being the ability to communicate and express one's self.

What worries me is that new dictionaries now contain this deformed definition and I foresee things only getting dimmer and more blurred together. The true meaning of anything will eventually fade away into history.

 

@jallan, just in case you missed it, go back to page 1 and have a read, my opinion of you

 

laurenzo, thank you. I read it when you posted.

 

I am similar to your goodself, I have an absolute passion for my mother tongue & object when words are added to the dictionary for the sake of it. Saying that, languages evolve, but I sometimes think that it changes just for changes sake. In the UK the possessive has the apostrophe after the s, as in ones', as opposed to one's (a contraction of one is). I apologise for my pedant nature.
Laurenzo, steady on. I am sure that jallan is not as bad as you make out. In fact, I look forward to more linguistic challenges with a fellow etimologist. Without people like Jallan, our language would fall into complete disrepair.

 

how disappointing, you don't have any smart retorts.
There are heaps of people like you, they come and thank goodness they GO, do us ALL a favour.

 

OK guys, I think enough is enough, I am big enough & ugly enough to make up with Jallan. I can be rather harsh, sometimes, but I think that it is time to move on. There are WAY more important things in life than to fall out over semantics.

I think that both Jallan & I have both made our points, both valid. End of story, Jallan do you agree?

 

Our points? Yes yes. Quite so.

Though, final thoughts and I promise I'll drop it all:

"..how disappointing, you don't have any smart retorts.."

I wasn't aware you deserved any.

Now, about playing moderator: What I'm actually attempting to perform is the act of seeming like a responsible user and supporter of the further development of software and this fine fine fine forum.

pip pip,
john

 

PMed

 

@jallan. this thread has become quite fiery. All I am suggesting is you can answer people in a civil tongue, nobody wants to be abused.
You obviously have something to offer, just try a different tact.
Cheers.

 

wow, I certainly didnt mean to start a firestorm topic over Anydvd

For anyone offended, I apologize

I didnt know you could buy ANYDVD on ebay, but for those that suggested that purchsing ANYDVD would be a good investment, I agree and am going to buy it.

 

just drop it...

 

@Bestmiller, I think it has been, good advice however.
Your thread has been answered, check it out