Posted by Neredbojias on 06/08/07 08:08

On Thu, 07 Jun 2007 06:12:06 GMT dorayme scribed:

>> >> Hah hah hah! Okay, let's compromise. I'll try to be less
>> >> reactive to idiotic statements if you try to be less schizophrenic
>> >> when you fail to understand simple logic. Also, Sydney's a bit
>> >> too close to America for comfort; move to Perth.
>> >
>> > In _our_ little exchanges, what is the simple logic I fail to
>> > understand?
>>
>> That according to the rules of English grammar, _any_ word starting a
>> sentence is capitalized. It may not _look_ right to you and a few
>> others here, but that is subjective and irrelevant. "IMacs suck" is
>> correct. "iMacs are good" is wrong. This is true based on
>> established standards and not merely my opinion or preference. To
>> top it all off, Toby Stinker posted and opined in a manner aligned
>> with the noodlism of your errancy. I was hypertensively peeved.
>>
>
> Boji, I made a decision a long time ago, that I should never
> abandon you, no matter how schmucklike you get, as long as you
> remain a bit decent. Have you no shame at all: "iMacs are ..." is
> wrong because of some _rule_ that is such a mensch for you?

Why should I be ashamed of being right?

> Where is it enshrined as "without exception"?

Aha, finally a sensible counterpoint. I don't know - maybe there are
exceptions galore, but since evidence of such an exception has yet to be
proffered, my premise stands pat.

> And then explain, if you
> can find it, why non-idiots should bow down before it in all
> circumstances.

If a particular non-idiot professes to follow standards, he or she would
be uncategorically hypocritical to make personal exceptions.

> (btw, is there a special day of the week that
> _you_ set aside for showing respect towards it?)

Nah. I do what I wanna within the primary guidelines I've established
for myself and my woman.

> And what about the argument I gave you that if there were such a
> rule it would dictate that some otherwise true sentences would
> then become false. Look the thread up and do your homework or I
> will get Bergamot onto you.

If memory serves, said argument was vacuous and fallacious even ignoring
the fact that there _is_ such a rule which seems to have been accepted
for centuries by those in the field.

>> > It is a big thing for me to move and you need to
>> > explain this deal better.
>>
>> I didn't think you'd seriously consider it although Perth isn't as
>> provincial as it used to be.
>
> I take everything you say with the utmost seriousness. I have
> contacted WA real estate agents. Of course, it will be so much
> better for you when I challenge you from there. Won't in? You
> will feel that much safer. Not.

My need to feel safe is exceeded only by my need for coffee and
cigarettes so I will revise my recommendation regarding your
transmigration and suggest instead a move to Riyadh. Ha ha, my id gets
giddy just thinking about you becoming sassy with the Arabs.

> (who needs to be so mature?, not
> me.)

Me, neither. <wink>

--
Neredbojias
He who laughs last sounds like an idiot.

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