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To: Chunga

Prudent people avoid the use of overly suggestive references, even if unintended. Commodore for example, meant nothing illicit with the VIC-20 computer. VIC meant simply, Video Interface Chip. However, Commodore sure as hell changed the name the before they sold them in Germany, because these things do matter.


87 posted on 10/18/2010 7:04:10 PM PDT by Melas
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To: Melas
Prudent people avoid the use of overly suggestive references

I get it.

We need to stop abbreviating Bachelor Of Journalism, Bachelor Of Science and Bachelor Of Music degree titles because folks with fourth-grade senses of humor can't stop themselves from teeheeing when they read or hear them.

Nice argument.

88 posted on 10/18/2010 7:21:40 PM PDT by Chunga (The Democratic Party Is A Criminal Enterprise)
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