If you can suffer an American Christian for a moment:
I, and most given to contemplation, have analyzed what it is about certain words that makes them unacceptable in society. The four letter word could be "buck" just as easily as it could be "fuck" and if society has labeled it profane, it's profane. In that respect, you're correct - it's all relative. But the important issues, as best I can articulate them, are courtesy, decency and respect for your fellow man. Just as we are compelled to dress nicely in certain situations, we are compelled to talk nicely in certain situations. There are standards in society for the way we act, (and for good reason) and speech is a big part of it. We could all act like gibbons if we chose to, but where would that leave us? I agree, Larry, that profanity is becoming, well, quite relative. It is commonplace among our youth. Does any kid get his or her mouth washed out with soap anymore? Just asking to bring to light the fact that we are changing. Does it happen to be a change for the better? And yes, it does smack of an intelligence deficit. Let's not use the F word more than once in a single sentence, for starters. That is, if a sentence is even used. And it's working its way bit by bit into mainstream acceptance. You can now be treated to words on primetime network TV that were once forbidden. (yes, you can now call someone a "dickhead" on a primetime TV show, just to give one example). And how about that VW commercial that has the lady narrowly cut off from *finishing* the expression "holy sh%*" by the scene cutting away. Are my virgin ears stinging at all this? Come on. I'm just saying that I'm not pleased with the slide society is riding, and I question how good the outcome will be. Yeah, I probably shouldn't have posted on this - it's not related to our MB diesels, but I saw just enough posts to make me join in. Just giving my opinion. And of course, wishing you all a Happy one. Brian Doesn't care to be any particular "kind" of Christian On 12/31/06, Hans Neureiter <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Missed my point. *American* english and the society that created it is at fault. The religeous sectismus (how many kinds of Christians are there?) helped it along. *English* English doesn't have "foul" 4-letter words, nor does French, Dutch, German, Italian and on and on. I stick with (4 letters) *HAPPY NEW YEAR* (4 letters) On 12/31/06, LarryT <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Werner said:<<best test would be that if it isn't something that would be > acceptable when > talking to children, or in polite company, then it probably is "foul". >> > > Excellent comment - it reminded me what my Dad told me years ago after I > said a word that was inappropriate - I think I called my brother a name - > and Dad said "people who use 4 letter words have poor vocabularies and are > unable to properly express themselves" any other way. > > Sadly, foul language has become common place - from shopping malls to > sporting events to school - unfortunately, if it is bothersome to you, > you > are probably better off staying away from those places. Of course, it's > sad > people with good manners are forced to avoid places because of a few (or a > lot) of bad apples. > > Happy New Year -- > > Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D) > www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts > Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil > PORSCHE POSTERS! youroil.net > Weber Carb Info http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs > Porsche Road Test http://members.rennlist.com/roadtest/ > . > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Werner Fehlauer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <mercedes@okiebenz.com> > Sent: Saturday, December 30, 2006 9:57 PM > Subject: Re: [MBZ] New thread, used to be Re: ADMIN, foul language. Happy > New Year. > > > > Hans: "Foul" language is usually an indication that the user can't find > a > > more accurate or descriptive term to describe the thought. But the best > > test would be that if it isn't something that would be acceptable when > > talking to children, or in polite company, then it probably is "foul". > > And > > there doesn't seem to be any M-B (or Diesel) content in such language, > > either. > > > > So Happy New Year to you and the net, too! > > > > Werner > > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "Hans Neureiter" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <mercedes@okiebenz.com> > > Sent: Saturday, December 30, 2006 9:43 PM > > Subject: [MBZ] New thread, used to be Re: ADMIN,foul language. Happy New > > Year. > > > > > >> What is foul language? It's all relative. The Brits say " you bloody > >> bas..." > >> , we say " you f^&*ing bas...", and the Germans just say "Du > >> Schweinehund". > >> (My contribution for the last Saturday in 2006) > >> Happy New Year to you all. > >> > >> > >> On 12/29/06, LT Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >>> > >>> Tim: > >>> > >>> I still don't understand why you are using digest rather than GMail. > >>> > >>> No, no, no, ... please, not a new thread, just my comment. > >>> > >>> D > > > > > > _______________________________________ > > http://www.okiebenz.com > > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > > > > -- > > No virus found in this incoming message. > > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > > Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.16.0/609 - Release Date: > 12/29/2006 > > > > > > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > -- Hans Neureiter, Houston, TX '82 300SD, '95 E300D _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
