J-Dog
Posts: 4402 Joined: Dec. 2006
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Quote (Louis @ Nov. 25 2008,14:19) | Quote (blipey @ Nov. 25 2008,16:40) | Quote (Lowell @ Nov. 23 2008,00:16) | It could use some random capitalization, but still pretty hilarious.
By the way, what is with the capitalization thing? What makes people think that capitalizing X makes X more real? I've sunk into the depths at Slate's "Faith-Based" forum and that rhetorical device (if it can even be called that) is all the rage. |
I think it's based in a lack of education. It's not that they are purposely using a rhetorical device, it's that they don't have a sufficient grasp of language. They cannot use language to express themselves adequately, so they resort to weirdness: capitals, quotation marks, asterisks, etc. |
"WHAT?"*
Louis
*Oh but surely these things, in the right hands, can be tools for effective communication? Of course in the wrong hands....
{evil laughter} |
Same with ALL CAPS MAN!
I had to go ballistic earlier with old Christian Martyar William Wallace at ERV's site. Well, okay, I didn't have to go ballistic, but hot damn it sure felt good.
If you do go over to the site to read my tirade, I think it should be pointed out that to be enjoyed fully, you must picture me holding Wiliam's head firmly in my hands, and emphasizing each syllable with a firm push, forcing Mr. Wallace's head into sharp contact with a hard surface, closely resembling a brick wall.
My comment is at the end.
ERV
-------------- Come on Tough Guy, do the little dance of ID impotence you do so well. - Louis to Joe G 2/10
Gullibility is not a virtue - Quidam on Dembski's belief in the Bible Code Faith Healers & ID 7/08
UD is an Unnatural Douchemagnet. - richardthughes 7/11
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