Re: list index() (OT)
Richie Hindle richi...ian.com wrote: But - the word for someone who posts to the internet with the intention of stirring up trouble derives from the word for what fishermen do, not from the word for something that lives under a bridge. It derives from trolling for suckers or trolling for newbies. So am I right in asserting that there is a difference in pronunciation of the noun and the verb? He is a Troll - like the excellent frolic example He likes to Troll - rhymes with roll? - Hendrik -- http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-list
Re: list index() (OT)
Hendrik van Rooyen wrote: Richie Hindle richi...ian.com wrote: But - the word for someone who posts to the internet with the intention of stirring up trouble derives from the word for what fishermen do, not from the word for something that lives under a bridge. It derives from trolling for suckers or trolling for newbies. So am I right in asserting that there is a difference in pronunciation of the noun and the verb? He is a Troll - like the excellent frolic example He likes to Troll - rhymes with roll? I think you are seeking consistency where none exists. I don't believe anyone uses different pronunciations for the noun and the verb (which I guess will make those who *do* come out of the woodwork in double-quick time). Where's Godwin's Law when yo need it? regards Steve -- Steve Holden+1 571 484 6266 +1 800 494 3119 Holden Web LLC/Ltd http://www.holdenweb.com Skype: holdenweb http://del.icio.us/steve.holden --- Asciimercial -- Get on the web: Blog, lens and tag the Internet Many services currently offer free registration --- Thank You for Reading - -- http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-list
Re: list index() (OT)
On Sep 1, 7:57 am, Hendrik van Rooyen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Richie Hindle richi...ian.com wrote: But - the word for someone who posts to the internet with the intention of stirring up trouble derives from the word for what fishermen do, not from the word for something that lives under a bridge. It derives from trolling for suckers or trolling for newbies. So am I right in asserting that there is a difference in pronunciation of the noun and the verb? He is a Troll - like the excellent frolic example He likes to Troll - rhymes with roll? - Hendrik No difference. A troll is a troll is a troll. :-) - Paddy. -- http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-list
Re: list index() (OT) and definitely trolling :-)
On Sep 1, 7:32 am, Steve Holden [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dennis Lee Bieber wrote: On Fri, 31 Aug 2007 21:15:10 +0100, DaveM [EMAIL PROTECTED] declaimed the following in comp.lang.python: No - but I would pronounce lever and fever the same way, if that helps. shudder To me, those are different... I suppose you also add an extra i to aluminum G No, he just spells it with two i's like sensible people do. Who would ever want *three* I's in aluminium (which, by the way, you misspelled ;-)? Such things are matters of practical significance to me, since I have adopted a policy of using English spelling when in the UK and US spelling when elsewhere. Since I am now pretty much full-time in the US, I am finally having to come to terms with its crazy spelling. regards Steve -- Steve Holden+1 571 484 6266 +1 800 494 3119 Holden Web LLC/Ltd http://www.holdenweb.com Skype: holdenweb http://del.icio.us/steve.holden --- Asciimercial -- Get on the web: Blog, lens and tag the Internet Many services currently offer free registration --- Thank You for Reading - Since the language that inspired the programming language is most definitely English as spoken in the UK, could it be that the highest levels of Pythonistic Nirvana are to be reached only by Nah - can't do it! (just spell colour right and I'll be OK). - Paddy. -- http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-list
Re: list index() (OT)
Steve Holden s...web.com wrote: Where's Godwin's Law when yo need it? Hitler would not have spellt you like that... - Hendrik -- http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-list
Re: list index() (OT)
Paddy wrote: On Sep 1, 7:57 am, Hendrik van Rooyen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Richie Hindle richi...ian.com wrote: But - the word for someone who posts to the internet with the intention of stirring up trouble derives from the word for what fishermen do, not from the word for something that lives under a bridge. It derives from trolling for suckers or trolling for newbies. So am I right in asserting that there is a difference in pronunciation of the noun and the verb? He is a Troll - like the excellent frolic example He likes to Troll - rhymes with roll? - Hendrik No difference. A troll is a troll is a troll. :-) - Paddy. BTW people , the word for what fishermen do is T R A W L and not troll (Ha! and I'm not a native English speaker). -- http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-list
Re: list index() (OT)
Ricardo Aráoz wrote: Paddy wrote: On Sep 1, 7:57 am, Hendrik van Rooyen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Richie Hindle richi...ian.com wrote: But - the word for someone who posts to the internet with the intention of stirring up trouble derives from the word for what fishermen do, not from the word for something that lives under a bridge. It derives from trolling for suckers or trolling for newbies. So am I right in asserting that there is a difference in pronunciation of the noun and the verb? He is a Troll - like the excellent frolic example He likes to Troll - rhymes with roll? - Hendrik No difference. A troll is a troll is a troll. :-) - Paddy. BTW people , the word for what fishermen do is T R A W L and not troll (Ha! and I'm not a native English speaker). Just read the whole thread, or use a dictionary: in fishing, trolling and trawling are two different things; the first is done with a net, the second with a line. regards Steve -- Steve Holden+1 571 484 6266 +1 800 494 3119 Holden Web LLC/Ltd http://www.holdenweb.com Skype: holdenweb http://del.icio.us/steve.holden --- Asciimercial -- Get on the web: Blog, lens and tag the Internet Many services currently offer free registration --- Thank You for Reading - -- http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-list
Re: list index() (OT)
Steve Holden wrote: Ricardo Aráoz wrote: Paddy wrote: On Sep 1, 7:57 am, Hendrik van Rooyen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Richie Hindle richi...ian.com wrote: But - the word for someone who posts to the internet with the intention of stirring up trouble derives from the word for what fishermen do, not from the word for something that lives under a bridge. It derives from trolling for suckers or trolling for newbies. So am I right in asserting that there is a difference in pronunciation of the noun and the verb? He is a Troll - like the excellent frolic example He likes to Troll - rhymes with roll? - Hendrik No difference. A troll is a troll is a troll. :-) - Paddy. BTW people , the word for what fishermen do is T R A W L and not troll (Ha! and I'm not a native English speaker). Just read the whole thread, or use a dictionary: in fishing, trolling and trawling are two different things; the first is done with a net, the second with a line. regards Steve Damn Wikipedia! It always gets things upside down, specially when I 'read the whole thread' : Trolling for fish is a form of angling where lines with hook-rigged lures are dragged behind a boat to entice fish to bite. Compare the term Trawling for fish, which involves dragging a net behind a boat to catch large numbers of fish. ;c) (Don't mind me. Just trolling...) -- http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-list
