Man Commits Suicide at DLH - Page 9

innerSpaceman · 05-06-2008, 08:01 AM

Yes, lacking in compassion. Which is why you ascribe it to an antelope, but not to a person. Out of politeness, compassion, warmth and kindness.

I had the same reaction to "the easy way out." Language is a funny thing. That you can't apply the word "weakness" to humans, but can to animals reminds me of nothing so much as languages where certain references must be feminine and some must be masculine.

Anyway, here on the 'net, even with our vast array of smilies

, words matter most when body language, facial expression and vocal intonation are all absent.

Of course, we know so much about each other, we can use personalities as a guide, too. Which is why I'm willing to cut Cindy some slack ... and why I won't do the same for Kevy.

Not Afraid · 05-06-2008, 11:14 AM

Weakness is a judgement expression even in the most banal terms as in "he's got a weak chin". I was never so strong or pulling from my reserves of strength as when I was recovering from disease.

05-06-2008, 08:01 AM	#1
innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	Yes, lacking in compassion. Which is why you ascribe it to an antelope, but not to a person. Out of politeness, compassion, warmth and kindness. I had the same reaction to "the easy way out." Language is a funny thing. That you can't apply the word "weakness" to humans, but can to animals reminds me of nothing so much as languages where certain references must be feminine and some must be masculine. Anyway, here on the 'net, even with our vast array of smilies , words matter most when body language, facial expression and vocal intonation are all absent. Of course, we know so much about each other, we can use personalities as a guide, too. Which is why I'm willing to cut Cindy some slack ... and why I won't do the same for Kevy.
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Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	Weakness is a judgement expression even in the most banal terms as in "he's got a weak chin". I was never so strong or pulling from my reserves of strength as when I was recovering from disease.
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