Do Not Swear

2004.09.29 21:00(gmt+2)

My dear Scheherazade,
Divulging English to be my second language was solely intended to explain possible misconceptions which might have arised by my rather inadequate presentation of exceptions to a rule which we all are in agreement upon.

Of course the English language, consisting of approximately 280 000, compared to my Afrikaans' 90 000 words lends itself to discourses without the aid of undesirable words. That is a given, but unfortunately irrelevant to the discussion at hand.

The crux being that an "undesirable" character will express him/herself in a manner most probably unacceptable to you. However, that does not indicate that such a character does not exist. Now, if such a character is central to a tale, must we deny
the reality of such?

Which bring us to the relate by Logos: I wholeheartedly support him in everything he strive to maintain, and is ever so thankful that he do listen, appreciate, and undertake to get clarity on the matter. Such indeed are those in a position of authority, whom exercise their discretion with compassion.

I have stated my case, and willingly trust Logos to exercise his discretion in a fair manner. Whatever such decision might be, I shall support, even if such might not be quite what I have hoped for.

Thus I thank you all for suffering me in a manner most becoming.

Sincerely your's,
Prof.

i think swearing can be effective as Prof says, when it is in character. or when used for effect/emphasis, rather like an actor on stage turning his back on the audience, which is almost never done.

yes we can all say whatever needs to be said without swearing, and some of us can do a mighty fine job of using other words/phrases to greater effect. but in writing, it has its place. which is not to say i advocate it in real life.

2004.09.30 05:45 (gmt+2)

My dear Amuse,
What, have you now become a member of the literary Light Brigade? Only joking of course!

In passing one might mention that some years ago, at one of our more renowned universities (Universiteit van die Oranje Vrystaat) a lady researcher undertook dedicated research about swearing! At the time I did read it, and revealing it most certainly was, in as much I understood it to indicate that perceptions future very pertinently.

My pleasant visit to this thread served to underscore such, and I want to assure everyone who "took me to task!" that I am only the piano player, whom will happily play a tune everyone is comfortable with.

Of course I do not concur 100% with my "detractors!" But, after all is said and done, they definitely are more equal than I am!

Appreciatively your's,
Prof.

Hmmmm....... Didn't the Light Brigade (all 600 of them) get slaughtered in a canyon?

And what a GLORIOUS ****ing way to die. :p

well, maybe i'll decline that subtitle, aye? ;)

btw, a long overdue "Welcome to the forum, Prof." :)

2004.09.30 22:20(gmt+2)

My dear Baddad,
Ah, I could bow to you for remembering the charge. The actuality being: "The charge occurred during the battle of Balaklava in the Crimean War, when 658 British cavalrymen, acting on a misinterpreted order, rode for more than a mile under heavy fire to attack Russian artillery positions, killed the gunners, then retreated, having lost 110 dead, 180 wounded or taken prisoner and 475 horses killed."

Said being an excerpt from a post by Dee (whom resides in England) at a forum titled "Historically Your's."

But of course we all remember it in accordance with Tennyson's poignant poem:
"Half a league, half a league,
Half a league onward,
All in the valley of Death
Rode the six hundred.
'Forward, the Light Brigade!
Charge for the guns!' he said:
Into the valley of Death
Rode the six hundred.

The actuality being:(from the same forum)
"Like all wars it was a long time in the making, and can be indirectly ascribed to the "benign" Turkish occupation of Palestine, whos ruler accorded various powers "rights" to protect the Christians and their Churches. Amongst such was the church of Nativity which soon became a bone of contention between Napoleon 3 (whom seeked to politically pacify a specific grouping) and the Russian Tsar. It all came to pass when the turkish ruler painted himself into a corner by bestowing the right of protection to both powers, which eventually left him with no option but to declare war on Russia, an endeavour in which she soon was joined by France and Brittain, the latter to protect her global interests.

The reader must realise that, as in any war the facts are somewhat muddled, decidedly more so in this instance where the personalities of the commanding officers were to play a major role. The main protagonists in this reversed Dickenesque tale of misguided heroics were the youthful Captain Lewis Edward Nolan, whom ( from most accounts) came across as unreasonably arrogant. A superb horseman whom has written extensively on cavalry tactics, and adc to the Quartermaster-General, Brigadier Airey. Military commanders might well have been overly in awe of him, what with Lord George Paget pronouncing thus: "....and was a great man in his own estimation...."

Lord Raglan, on the heights with a clear view of the enfolding battle, and Lords Lucan, Paget and Colonel Cardigan down in the valley amongst the troops. Four gentlemen of the old "Ours' is not to reason why, our's is but to do or die" school. Thus it was that when Lord Raglan dispatched Nolan into the valley of infamy with orders to advance with the intent to attack, Lord Lucan, upon receiving the order from Captain Nolan, and had had read it, enquired: "Where are we to advance to?' Captain Nolan pointed with his finger to the line of the Russians, and said, 'There are the enemy, and there are the guns', or words to that effect, according to statements made after his death...

The reader is well advised to remember that the the protagonists in the valley were unable to globally assess the situation, a fact which can be deduced by Lord Lucan's question.

Cardigan, upon receiving his instructions from Lucan replied: "Certainly, Sir, but allow me to point out to you that the Russians have a battery in the valley in our front, and batteries and riflemen on each flank."

"I know it," replied Lucan. 'But Lord Raglan will have it. We have no choice but to obey.'

It can well be argued that Lucan, being far senior to Nolan, should have stood up to the latter. But, that would ipso facto imply that he questions the orders of a superior officer. Extremely ungentlemanly. Accordingly the charge of the light brigade ensued, against the better judgement of those officers directly in command. Splendidly did they ride to their death, ever so gallant in their red and blue uniforms, following orders, as personified by Cardigan's statement to Raglan: 'My Lord, I hope you will not blame me, for I received the order to attack from my superior officer in front of the troops.'

In conclusion I propose that the ultimate blame for this magnificent blunder be laid at the door of the commander on the heights, as most historians concur that the orders for the battle were issued without considering the limitations those in the valley burdened under."

Of course I have permission to reproduce the above here.

Prof.

That became an incredibly interesting thread - despite its censorious origins

How does a punishment work on a forum?

Not sure what you mean by `punishment'?

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Originally Posted by BSturdy

How does a punishment work on a forum?

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BSturdy:
There's none as far as I know, the filters won't let the words show.

Logos:
BSturdy might be reffering to punishment for going 'round the rules maybe?

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Originally Posted by Admin

Unless you want to be punished or banned

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Maybe restricted access... or maybe they will come to your house and personally kick your ***, just kidding!

:D

well maybe a pop up of forum rules everytime he/she log in

Or maybe having to login as *login* plus - I must not swear I must not swear I must not swear I must not swear I must not swear I must not swear - 100 times!

I like that one :)

Oh Bsturdy, that's very cruel of you ;)

Well, copy-pasting works even for logins ;)

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Originally Posted by Stanislaw

Maybe restricted access... or maybe they will come to your house and personally kick your ***, just kidding!

:D

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hahaHAAA..., but ****** thats funny stuff!!! You guys kill me..........but don't come to my house.........

We have no need to, have our ways... other then going round the world kicking ***es... ever got an electric jolt from your keyboard? No? Well, consider yourself warned, dear baddad... *need a cute 'Satan laughts his *** off' smiley* :D

indeed, this has turn into the *** thread.

HiJaCkEd

***, ****, ****, damn which words are censored.?

There seems to be much hijacking around the forums these days...

Not so fast kitty, HiJaCkEd, I win. :D

Carefull Stan, admin would possibly make new rule about this hijacking thing..

arrr I hope not, but perhaps he might, considerin I HiJaCkEd his no swearin thread... arrr that be a coup ;)

Didn't the ninjas win the poll? ;)

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Originally Posted by crisaor

Didn't the ninjas win the poll? ;)

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The poll? The Pole???

Arrr they thought they did, but then I won, damn ninjas. ;) , made the walk yonder plank.

what ninjas?

long story....search the ninja vs...(ouhm i forgot) thread and you'll understand ( i think)

There you go :p

http://www.online-literature.com/for...ighlight=ninja

lol, I had forgotten about the ninja sight...

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Originally Posted by random_hero

Can we say **** or ***? What about **** or **** or cooter?

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it's interestly

cooter??? what be this newfangled inwention?

Where do you learn to read and write anywayz?

From: startrek, jabba the hut, and monkey!! :banana:

Shhh Aliens...they're going to take us soon...

http://www.catallarchy.net/blog/cgi-...ves/aliens.jpg
or
http://www.prisma-online.de/image/97...92a00ee97.jpeg

:D :alien:

Mars Attacks was a good movie me thinks... Me likey

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Originally Posted by Scheherazade

Mars Attacks was a godo movie me thinks... Me likey

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One of the few DVDs I own.

It was a funny funny movie, those brains are just too much! :D