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CSS_Herod
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 Posted: 08-Jun-2006 11:12 Post subject: RE: Am I a prude? |
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I was thinking the same thing when I read through the book. Mostly it just stuck out like a sore thumb. I remember reading it, the stopped.. "what was that?" and read back. I was almost thinking that the proof reader missed it, until I found another example.
I am far from being a prude, but it seemed out of place.
Maybe it is a by product of having kids. 
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SaberDance
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| Posted: 09-Jun-2006 07:37 Post subject: RE: Am I a prude? |
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As a rule, I keep cursing to a minimum in public on the grounds that, unless the situation really calls for a colorful metaphore, it shouldn't be inflicted on an inocent bystander.
Among friends, it's a little looser rule, unless the girls are present (yes, we're that kind of people), but still a curse needs a reason.
Now, in writing fiction, rules for cursing are up to the author. They can set the mood, establish a character, or just because the author so feels the urrge.
But in a sourcebook, curses have no place. A sourcebook is a professional book, cursing has no place in professional language and therefore should not appear in professional writing. You would't curse in an academic paper or a magazine article or a contract. Likewise, there's no reason to do so here. That isn't prudery, that's professionalism.
[ This Message was edited by: SaberDance on 2006-06-09 07:39 ]
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{RW}Morhadel
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| Posted: 12-Jun-2006 02:39 Post subject: RE: Am I a prude? |
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On 2006-06-03 19:49, Horhiro wrote:
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Why as a society do we collectively have to be such a bunch of spineless, prudish, constipated jerkoffs. |
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The real question is why do some have to be boorish, rude, vile, cruel, diarrhea-mouth spouting crass, brash, and utterly disrespectful loudmouths?
And don't give me that poor excuse " The 1st amendment allows us....wah wah wah".
Perhaps when our culture can grow up a little, by teaching the adults behaving like spoiled children some respect for others, then we won't have a need for it.
And perhaps some of the "so many problems" you allude to would get fixed.
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Those "Problems" have to do with what people think of each other not how they speak. I know its that way with the Men and Women i work with, they can be some of the crudest foul mouthed people on the planet. Ive heard stuff that made me go "holyshit i cant beleive you just said that." And everyday these are the same people that go out and save other peoples live. So Horhiro dont judge a book by its cover, oh and if parents punished their children when they acted like spoiled brats they wouldnt grow up to be spoiled adults.
[ This Message was edited by: {RW}Morhadel on 2006-06-12 02:42 ]
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| Posted: 12-Jun-2006 04:21 Post subject: RE: Am I a prude? |
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On 2006-06-12 02:39, {RW}Morhadel wrote:
oh and if parents punished their children when they acted like spoiled brats they wouldnt grow up to be spoiled adults.
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Actually as an aspiring Psychologist [2 years for BA with Psy and 4 years for MA] I would like to say something on this point:
Early Childhood Development has been, is, and will be one of the most debated, contested, and re-examined field of psychology. What we thought was best 20 years ago is different then today and new studies change everything at least every decade. Modern studies have shown that a kids development is not only in the hands of the parent but also genetics and peer groups. How one kids responds to a form of discipline or reward is different then another. Now mind you, I am not saying that parents have no control or influence. I am simply saying that their are a lot of factors that could be effecting why someone grows up to be spoiled. Could be poor parenting, genetic disposition, or even a mental disorder. As you said, don't judge a book by its cover.
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