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Frederick Gotham
Keith Thompson posted:
No confusion.
This is exactly what I'm talking about -- you label my way of doing things
as "perverse", even though it is perfectly OK. The word "perverse" has
negative connotations. If you're looking for a more neutral word along the
same lines, then perhaps try "uncommon".
Furthermore, you conciously introduced me to a newbie in a disrespectful
way -- stating that my methods are "perverse".
You are forcing you're way of doing things down other people's throats, and
labelling any other way of doing things as "perverse". That's what I see as
fascist.
Fascist? Sheesh, get a grip! (And my name is Keith, not Kieth.)
It's possible that you've confused the word "perverse" with
"perverted". If so, your gross overreaction is almost understandable.
No confusion.
Here's the definition of "perverse" from the Merriam Webster Dictionary:
1 a : turned away from what is right or good : corrupt b :
improper, incorrect c : contrary to the evidence or the direction
of the judge on a point of law <perverse verdict>
2 a : obstinate in opposing what is right, reasonable, or accepted
: wrongheaded b : arising from or indicative of stubbornness or
obstinacy
3 : marked by peevishness or petulance : cranky
synonyms: see contrary
Not all of these apply, but in my opinion several of them do. Writing
"char unsigned" is not incorrect; it is merely perverse.
This is exactly what I'm talking about -- you label my way of doing things
as "perverse", even though it is perfectly OK. The word "perverse" has
negative connotations. If you're looking for a more neutral word along the
same lines, then perhaps try "uncommon".
Furthermore, you conciously introduced me to a newbie in a disrespectful
way -- stating that my methods are "perverse".
And here's the definition of "fascism" from the same dictionary:
1 often capitalized : a political philosophy, movement, or regime
(as that of the Fascisti) that exalts nation and often race above
the individual and that stands for a centralized autocratic
government headed by a dictatorial leader, severe economic and
social regimentation, and forcible suppression of opposition
2 : a tendency toward or actual exercise of strong autocratic or
dictatorial control <early instances of army fascism and brutality
J. W. Aldridge>
How this applies to what I did (expressing my opinion in a public
forum) I can't imagine.
You are forcing you're way of doing things down other people's throats, and
labelling any other way of doing things as "perverse". That's what I see as
fascist.