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To: mass55th

I read your initial reply, and comprehended that you were commenting strictly in reply to one single sentence, which indicated an identical attitude as the other poster to whom I directed my comment. The author’s next sentence, which you did not include when you set up your response, addressed the exact same point you were making, but in a general way.

See what happens when you fail to recognize fact?


46 posted on 10/13/2008 7:28:35 AM PDT by VigilantAmerican (We will not waver, we will not tire; we will not falter, we will not fail)
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To: VigilantAmerican
"The author’s next sentence, which you did not include when you set up your response, addressed the exact same point you were making, but in a general way."

Ha ha ha. It took you that long to come up with this comment? It's nothing more than the same thing you said in your original post to me. You simply added some frill.

Presenting thoughts in a general way, when you are trying to make a critical point, unfortunately leaves a writer's comments open to interpretation by the reader. If you are attempting to introduce and stress a specific position, especially to individuals with opposing views, it is much better to detail that point with examples, so as not to give the opposing party the avenue to change the meaning of your message, and use it against you.

48 posted on 10/13/2008 10:12:52 AM PDT by mass55th (Courage is being scared to death - but saddling up anyway...John Wayne)
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