Re: Little design mistakes that can be easily avoided (2): Listenning to CELKO (and CELKO alikes)

From: Gene Wirchenko <genew_at_ocis.net>
Date: Sun, 27 May 2007 19:13:12 -0700
Message-ID: <fkek531ti0f1eq6a9fmipie2dm7enl36dv_at_4ax.com>


-CELKO- <jcelko212_at_earthlink.net> wrote:

>>> A perfect example, I think, of argument by misdirection - attack a word usage that everyone understands (whether they agree or not) by referring to the technicalities of a specialized usage. <<
>
>That "argument by misdirection" is a new term to me; I do know "non
>sequetor" which is close, but has nothing to do with my discussion of
>term; I cannot find a source for it; could you provide it for me? I
>thought I was giving **exact meaning** to the terms used so we could
>proceed with discussion. GOD DAMN that dictionary where words have
>exact meanings! Like "Ad Hominem" (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/
>Ad_hominem) attack!

     Many words have more than one definition. "idiot" is one of them.

Sincerely,

Gene Wirchenko

Computerese Irregular Verb Conjugation:

     I have preferences.
     You have biases.
     He/She has prejudices.
Received on Mon May 28 2007 - 04:13:12 CEST

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