The Famous Statue Topple

[j2k4]

Sara5564-

"Verbose"-------one of my favorite words; in fact, check out my profile.

[clocker]

Bravo!
Gentlemen, surely this thread is the definitive proof that this forum could easily support a Bookworld.
Beautifully written, the both of you.

[j2k4]

Originally posted by clocker@15 April 2003 - 23:24
Bravo!
Gentlemen, surely this thread is the definitive proof that this forum could easily support a Bookworld.
Beautifully written, the both of you.

I thank you, and I'm sure myfiles does/will/would, too.

We had good help-Our fellow members, Mssrs. Webster, Roget, et.al.

Now I propose we work on getting you "un"-nonplussed...

[clocker]

Originally posted by j2k4@16 April 2003 - 05:47


Now I propose we work on getting you "un"-nonplussed...

Done.

[sArA]

Originally posted by j2k4@16 April 2003 - 04:52
Sara5564-

"Verbose"-------one of my favorite words; in fact, check out my profile.

I perused your profile J2k4.....

however....does verbosity improve clarity where comprehensibility is a required feature of discourse?

[clocker]

Originally posted by sara5564@16 April 2003 - 15:21


however....does verbosity improve clarity where comprehensibility is a required feature of discourse?

After a leisurely perusal of the forum I've concluded that "comprehensibility" ranks WAY down on the list of requirements to post.
Having a flash avatar and sig are much more important.
Get with the program.

[j2k4]

Originally posted by sara5564+16 April 2003 - 09:21--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (sara5564 @ 16 April 2003 - 09:21)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin--j2k4@16 April 2003 - 04:52
Sara5564-

"Verbose"-------one of my favorite words; in fact, check out my profile.

I perused your profile J2k4.....

however....does verbosity improve clarity where comprehensibility is a required feature of discourse?

[/b][/quote]
Yes-

I do not necessarily regard verbosity as pejorative, though it can certainly seem so when one is on the receiving end of the invective.

For it&#39;s own sake? No---but words ARE the seasoning of ALL discourse; some things/sentiments cannot be communicated without full access.

Surely you agree?

[sArA]

Originally posted by j2k4+16 April 2003 - 17:52--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (j2k4 @ 16 April 2003 - 17:52)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'>

Originally posted by -sara5564@16 April 2003 - 09:21
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@16 April 2003 - 04:52
Sara5564-

"Verbose"-------one of my favorite words; in fact, check out my profile.

I perused your profile J2k4.....

however....does verbosity improve clarity where comprehensibility is a required feature of discourse?

Yes-

I do not necessarily regard verbosity as pejorative, though it can certainly seem so when one is on the receiving end of the invective.

For it&#39;s own sake? No---but words ARE the seasoning of ALL discourse; some things/sentiments cannot be communicated without full access.

Surely you agree? [/b][/quote]
sometimes.....

But in legal documents and other forms of small print, the use of 25 words where just 2 or 3 will do, merely serves to confuse the reader thereby enabling the authors considerable scope for obfuscation.

However, the copious use of seasoning can, if not tempered with restraint, also make the dish too pungent for digestion. This can subsequently lead to an unsatisfactory dialectic and intellectual constipation&#33;

Do you not also agree?

B)

[clocker]

Originally posted by sara5564@16 April 2003 - 18:58


However, the copious use of seasoning can, if not tempered with restraint, also make the dish too pungent for digestion. This can subsequently lead to an unsatisfactory dialectic and intellectual constipation&#33;

Do you not also agree?

B)

I&#39;m sure j2 would love to answer, but he&#39;s been in the bathroom for HOURS now....

[sArA]

ha ha....well, my warning of intellectual constipation must have come a little late for him then&#33;



Shame I only have another 10 mins or so until I go home, then wont be back online until later tonight...

ho hum...will just have to wait until then to see his next juicy response&#33;