Cogito Ergo Sum Posted December 13, 2005 Posted December 13, 2005 Pshaw... From my perspective, "ain't" is from the South. It is a word of local color very much like "y'all". To me, language has value and meaning when it can be used in conversation and understood by the majoriy of citizens. Unfortunately, "schnizzle 'fo nizzle" doesn't qualify. And for the record, just what the fuck does "Pwn3r" mean? Quote . I put no stock in religion. By the word "religion" I have seen the lunacy of fanatics of every denomination be called the will of god. I have seen too much "religion" in the eyes of too many murderers. Holiness is in right action, and courage on behalf of those who cannot defend themselves, and goodness. WE'VE SPENT HOW MUCH IN IRAQ? www.costofwar.com - http://icasualties.org/oif/ - http://iraqbodycount.net/
Outlaw2747 Posted December 13, 2005 Posted December 13, 2005 Pwn3r is computer gamer speak for owner. I don't use that though. I just like n00b. Sorry I am going off topic, just helping CES here. Quote "I wish I was in Tijuana, eating barbecued iguana." - Wall of Voodoo http://www.sucksbbs.net/data/MetaMirrorCache/fb910e0baa5b4e108ffee98f66cdb3cc.gif
phreakwars Posted December 13, 2005 Author Posted December 13, 2005 I think the topic was derailed 2 pages ago, so don't feel bad. . . Quote https://www.facebook.com/phreakwars
ToriAllen Posted December 13, 2005 Posted December 13, 2005 Pshaw... From my perspective, "ain't" is from the South. It is a word of local color very much like "y'all". To me, language has value and meaning when it can be used in conversation and understood by the majoriy of citizens. Unfortunately, "schnizzle 'fo nizzle" doesn't qualify. And for the record, just what the fuck does "Pwn3r" mean? I am from the South, and I will not use the word 'ain't', and I will not allow my children to use the word 'ain't'. In case no one has noticed, the South has some of the worst education rates in the nation, and Southerners are generally viewed as ignorant and naive by the rest of the nation. P.S. Quote Smart men learn from their own mistakes; Wise men learn from others. I refuse to engage in a battle of wits with an unarmed man.
Cogito Ergo Sum Posted December 13, 2005 Posted December 13, 2005 I am from the South, and I will not use the word 'ain't', and I will not allow my children to use the word 'ain't'. In case no one has noticed, the South has some of the worst education rates in the nation, and Southerners are generally viewed as ignorant and naive by the rest of the nation. P.S. Quote . I put no stock in religion. By the word "religion" I have seen the lunacy of fanatics of every denomination be called the will of god. I have seen too much "religion" in the eyes of too many murderers. Holiness is in right action, and courage on behalf of those who cannot defend themselves, and goodness. WE'VE SPENT HOW MUCH IN IRAQ? www.costofwar.com - http://icasualties.org/oif/ - http://iraqbodycount.net/
ToriAllen Posted December 13, 2005 Posted December 13, 2005 It was logic like this that almost relegated Mark Twain's "Huckleberry Finn" into oblivion for its local color dialogue. Truly, we as Americans, routinely slaughter the Queen's English on a daily basis. That's just stupid. Books show the ignorant and the intelligent, lower class and upper class. Books are for entertainment. The language used tells us a lot about the character being presented. We no longer use the same 'English' as Britain, but just as in any country, there are distinct differences between the language use of educated vs. uneducated individuals. 'Ain't' can not be compared to other contractions, because other contractions have one use. The substitute for two words only. 'Don't' substitutes for 'Do not', 'Isn't substitutes for 'Is not', 'I'm' substitutes for 'I am', and so on. 'Ain't' is used in so many ways that it is clearly a word used by individuals who have a low vocabulary and a loose grasp of English. It would have been better accepted if it was confined to one use, and if it was not typically used in conjunction with other English errors. Example: "I ain't got no cigarettes." Quote Smart men learn from their own mistakes; Wise men learn from others. I refuse to engage in a battle of wits with an unarmed man.
phreakwars Posted December 13, 2005 Author Posted December 13, 2005 Now I have a head ache . . Quote https://www.facebook.com/phreakwars
tiredofwhiners Posted December 13, 2005 Posted December 13, 2005 I think headache is one word. 1 Quote AA's for quitters...i'm no quitter!
Cogito Ergo Sum Posted December 13, 2005 Posted December 13, 2005 That's just stupid. Books show the ignorant and the intelligent, lower class and upper class. Books are for entertainment. The language used tells us a lot about the character being presented. We no longer use the same 'English' as Britain, but just as in any country, there are distinct differences between the language use of educated vs. uneducated individuals. 'Ain't' can not be compared to other contractions, because other contractions have one use. The substitute for two words only. 'Don't' substitutes for 'Do not', 'Isn't substitutes for 'Is not', 'I'm' substitutes for 'I am', and so on. 'Ain't' is used in so many ways that it is clearly a word used by individuals who have a low vocabulary and a loose grasp of English. It would have been better accepted if it was confined to one use, and if it was not typically used in conjunction with other English errors. Example: "I ain't got no cigarettes." Tori my dear... That's a illogical argument. Think about it, in your examples, the apostrophe takes the place of one lousy letter. In "ain't" it actually is a substitution for an entirely different phrase/concept. (ie. is not, was not, cannot, will not, etc.) Ah, topic derailment at it's finest. Quote . I put no stock in religion. By the word "religion" I have seen the lunacy of fanatics of every denomination be called the will of god. I have seen too much "religion" in the eyes of too many murderers. Holiness is in right action, and courage on behalf of those who cannot defend themselves, and goodness. WE'VE SPENT HOW MUCH IN IRAQ? www.costofwar.com - http://icasualties.org/oif/ - http://iraqbodycount.net/
ToriAllen Posted December 14, 2005 Posted December 14, 2005 Tori my dear... That's a illogical argument. Think about it, in your examples, the apostrophe takes the place of one lousy letter. In "ain't" it actually is a substitution for an entirely different phrase/concept. (ie. is not, was not, cannot, will not, etc.) Ah, topic derailment at it's finest. Doesn't your argument prove that it is not really a contraction at all...Thank you. I rest my case. Ignorant word used by ignorant people. Quote Smart men learn from their own mistakes; Wise men learn from others. I refuse to engage in a battle of wits with an unarmed man.
snafu Posted December 14, 2005 Posted December 14, 2005 Well ain't this boogie a mess! And I even used spell check. Quote "You can't stop insane people from doing insane things by passing insane laws. That's just insane!" Penn & Teller NEVER FORGOTTEN
ImWithStupid Posted December 14, 2005 Posted December 14, 2005 I see that shit bag "pissed_off101" got everyone derailing this thread. The Christmas themed thread needs to be renamed "Don't ever fucking invite me to a Spelling Bee". Quote
phreakwars Posted December 14, 2005 Author Posted December 14, 2005 Well getting back to our Christmas commercialization theme of the topic a bit, I figure I'd continue with a nice little Christmas song... oops, excuse me, I mean HOLIDAY song that is more politically correct for the season. It is sung to the tune of "Let It Snow" Oh, the dollar's decline is frightful Imported goods are so delightful The buck set another new low Let it go, says John Snow, let it go. It doesn't show signs of stopping So it's Euros and yen I'm copping Yes the dollar set another new low Let it go, says John Snow, let it go. Cheaper dollars help our exports gain Greater market share around the globe Easing balance of payments pain While European exports start to implode Though the greenback's slowly dying Christmas imports I keep buying Though the dollar's got exchange rate woe Let it go, says John Snow, let it go. . . Quote https://www.facebook.com/phreakwars
ImWithStupid Posted December 14, 2005 Posted December 14, 2005 Well getting back to our Christmas commercialization theme of the topic a bit, I figure I'd continue with a nice little Christmas song... oops, excuse me, I mean HOLIDAY song that is more politically correct for the season. Fuck PC! You were right the first time. It's a CHRISTMAS SONG, not HOLIDAY SONG or WINTER FESTIVAL SONG. Thank you and have a nice day. :) Quote
TheJenn88 Posted December 18, 2005 Posted December 18, 2005 Heyyyyyyyy phreak, my friend is reading this thread...... "He's like my long-lost mental twin!" "I love this guy." "I bow to him." "He is hilariously right." aww, looks like you've got yourself a fan Quote
builder Posted December 18, 2005 Posted December 18, 2005 I think headache is one word. LOL. I know I ain't counting, but if it comes to syntax and spelling, the shit hits the fan at wpyo on a daily basis. Who gives a flying fuck? Quote Persevere, it pisses people off.
Cogito Ergo Sum Posted December 18, 2005 Posted December 18, 2005 LOL. I know I ain't counting, but if it comes to syntax and spelling, the shit hits the fan at wpyo on a daily basis. Who gives a flying fuck? Builder, you are so right on this one! Quote . I put no stock in religion. By the word "religion" I have seen the lunacy of fanatics of every denomination be called the will of god. I have seen too much "religion" in the eyes of too many murderers. Holiness is in right action, and courage on behalf of those who cannot defend themselves, and goodness. WE'VE SPENT HOW MUCH IN IRAQ? www.costofwar.com - http://icasualties.org/oif/ - http://iraqbodycount.net/
phreakwars Posted December 19, 2005 Author Posted December 19, 2005 Heyyyyyyyy phreak, my friend is reading this thread...... "He's like my long-lost mental twin!" "I love this guy." "I bow to him." "He is hilariously right." aww, looks like you've got yourself a fan Yeah, I get tons of fan mail for shooting off my mouth, even a couple marriage proposals, unfortunately, they were all ugly fat chicks and gay guys . . . Quote https://www.facebook.com/phreakwars
phreakwars Posted December 23, 2005 Author Posted December 23, 2005 Here"s my favorite quote about ME. I still like him. He somehow manages to be cool while blatantly flaunting his sci-fi geekiness, and I can't help but respect that. Not to mention the fact that he is the absolute heart and soul of this fine establishment, the instigator and the fire starter of all the big events & dramas, and he stands head and shoulders above the rest of the members here - because not only is he hilarious, naughty, and bad, but he gets my warped sense of humour, he always tries to make me feel good about myself (so sweet! so adorable!) and most importantly, he understands the pointlessness of taking any website too seriously. Rock on, Rockstar. . . Quote https://www.facebook.com/phreakwars
TheJenn88 Posted December 24, 2005 Posted December 24, 2005 ^^ Yeah, yeah. Don't toot your own horn Quote
ImWithStupid Posted December 24, 2005 Posted December 24, 2005 Yeah, I get tons of fan mail for shooting off my mouth, even a couple marriage proposals, unfortunately, they were all ugly fat chicks and gay guys . . . Could be worse, they could all be marriage proposals from ugly, fat, gay guys. No chicks at all. Quote
ToriAllen Posted December 25, 2005 Posted December 25, 2005 Here"s my favorite quote about ME. I remember that quote. What happened to that annoying fan of yours, anyway? Did reality call? Quote Smart men learn from their own mistakes; Wise men learn from others. I refuse to engage in a battle of wits with an unarmed man.
hugo Posted December 25, 2005 Posted December 25, 2005 Happy holiday to all. Quote The power to do good is also the power to do harm. - Milton Friedman "I cannot undertake to lay my finger on that article of the Constitution which granted a right to Congress of expending, on objects of benevolence, the money of their constituents." - James Madison
snafu Posted December 26, 2005 Posted December 26, 2005 Merry Christmas to GF. Quote "You can't stop insane people from doing insane things by passing insane laws. That's just insane!" Penn & Teller NEVER FORGOTTEN
RoyalOrleans Posted December 26, 2005 Posted December 26, 2005 Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Kwanza, Seasons Greetings, Happy Holidays! Holy shit! Where's the Tylenol? Quote To be the Man, you've got to beat the Man. - Ric Flair Everybody knows I'm known for dropping science.
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