Re: [MBZ] New thread, used to be Re: ADMIN, foul language. Happy New Year.
Scarlet; I give a *damn* comes to mind. On 1/2/07, David Brodbeck [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Zoltan Finks wrote: 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. Many of the four-letter terms that are considered profane now were originally merely descriptive. But they were lower-class and vulgar and conveyed concepts that were not to be discussed in polite company in a more puritanical age. Profanity back then would have been the use of religiously blasphemous language. ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] New thread, used to be Re: ADMIN, foul language. Happy New Year.
IIRC, I think that Rhett's line was: Frankly, Scarlet, I don't give a damn.!!! Correct me if I'm wrong!!! Chuck On Jan 2, 2007, at 2:38 PM, Hans Neureiter wrote: Scarlet; I give a *damn* comes to mind.
Re: [MBZ] New thread, used to be Re: ADMIN, foul language. Happy New Year.
Chuck, you are CORRECT. DWS Chuck Landenberger wrote: IIRC, I think that Rhett's line was: Frankly, Scarlet, I don't give a damn.!!! Correct me if I'm wrong!!! Chuck On Jan 2, 2007, at 2:38 PM, Hans Neureiter wrote: Scarlet; I give a *damn* comes to mind. ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] New thread, used to be Re: ADMIN, foul language. Happy New Year.
Chuck Landenberger wrote: IIRC, I think that Rhett's line was: Frankly, Scarlet, I don't give a damn.!!! I remembered it as Frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn. I suppose one of us could google or wiki it pretty quick and settle the arguement.
Re: [MBZ] New thread, used to be Re: ADMIN, foul language. Happy New Year.
Mitch Haley, the holder of knowledge. You are OH, SO RIGHT!!! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frankly%2C_my_dear%2C_I_don% 27t_give_a_damn. I'll check w/you before I quote any more sage movie script lines.. Take care, Chuck On Jan 2, 2007, at 4:36 PM, Mitch Haley wrote: Chuck Landenberger wrote: IIRC, I think that Rhett's line was: Frankly, Scarlet, I don't give a damn.!!! I remembered it as Frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn. I suppose one of us could google or wiki it pretty quick and settle the arguement. ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] New thread, used to be Re: ADMIN, foul language. Happy New Year.
Zoltan Finks wrote: 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. Many of the four-letter terms that are considered profane now were originally merely descriptive. But they were lower-class and vulgar and conveyed concepts that were not to be discussed in polite company in a more puritanical age. Profanity back then would have been the use of religiously blasphemous language.
Re: [MBZ] New thread, used to be Re: ADMIN, foul language. Happy New Year.
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
Re: [MBZ] New thread, used to be Re: ADMIN, foul language. Happy New Year.
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
[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 On 12/28/06, TimothyPilgrim [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thank-you oh benevolent one. People - just rename the subject, eh? Mind you, on the digest, it sure has made the table of contents interesting... Tim 1982 300TD 1991 300TE 4Matic -- Date: Thu, 28 Dec 2006 17:40:35 -0600 From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [MBZ] ADMIN, foul language OK, Tim realized he made a mistake and his post and changed removed the bad word. It would seem everyone would have sense enough not to respond back to the list, thereby continuing the problem for quite a while. People make mistakes, but lets not keep the mistake going by replying to the post. ___ 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 -- I'm a man but I can change if I have to ... I guess. ___ 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
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
Re: [MBZ] New thread, used to be Re: ADMIN, foul language. Happy New Year.
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
[MBZ] New thread, used to be Re: ADMIN, foul language. Happy New Year
Hans said... 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. Hans, the real problem is that most of those four letter words are HIGHLY TECHNICAL GOLFING terms that really have little applicability to an MB Diesel list GRIN Although I admit having used a few of them from time to time when working on the 300TD Happy New Year!!! Royce Engler 1985 300TD Turbo 293K
Re: [MBZ] New thread, used to be Re: ADMIN, foul language. Happy New Year
GOLF.Gentleman only, Ladies forbiddenHence the foul language. Mike - Original Message - From: Royce Engler [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, December 31, 2006 9:41 AM Subject: [MBZ] New thread, used to be Re: ADMIN,foul language. Happy New Year Hans said... 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. Hans, the real problem is that most of those four letter words are HIGHLY TECHNICAL GOLFING terms that really have little applicability to an MB Diesel list GRIN Although I admit having used a few of them from time to time when working on the 300TD Happy New Year!!! Royce Engler 1985 300TD Turbo 293K ___ 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
