From: mmmirash@banshee.ecn.uoknor.edu (Mandar M. Mirashi)
Newsgroups: alt.usage.english
Subject: Re: Frosh (was Re: Sexist language (was...
Date: 18 Dec 92 07:54:43 GMT
Organization: Engineering Computer Network, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK, USA



rbrown@troon.ncsa.uiuc.edu (Rich Brown -- Neither) spews scurrilous
balderdash :
>Hahahaha.  It is to laugh, when
>In article <BzDLxF.I1M@constellation.ecn.uoknor.edu> mmmirash@midway.ecn.uoknor.edu (Mandar M. Mirashi) writes:
>>
>>I didn't intend to insult feminists. But you realise that there *are*
>>feminists who believe that the female race is superior to the male
>>race, don't you? Not just that, they allow this prejudice to distance
>>themselves from men.
>
>This must be an "English English" use of the word "race".  I am not hearing it
>before until now.  Is this the same Mandar who chided someone for using the
>word "chauvinism" in its recent meaning of pigginess (as opposed to its earlier
>usage to mean overly patriotic).  Yet "race" means whatever Mandar intends it
>to mean...  Maybe he can't bring himself to say "sex"?
>
The dictionary also carries the foll. meaning for "race" :

race : A class or kind of individuals with common characteristics, interests
or habits.

So, *I* am not the only individual who accords this meaning to race.
Yes, I could have used "sex" as well, but then, I like variety in
words.  ;)

>You do realize that there are idiots who believe the English race is superior
>to the American race, don't you?  Not just that, they allow this prejudice to
>distance themselves from Americans.
>
Oh really? Well, I am *glad* that I am NOT one of them. Let me make myself
clear. I certainly do not believe that one race is superior to another in
any way. Nor do I, for that matter, any religion, nation, class, caste,
sex, (...add your favourite factors for discrimination, here...). 
    My only contention was that English spread to other lands from 
England. She is the mother country of the English language. Hence, the
English used in England is the yardstick by which other dialects must
be measured.

>Of all the arrogant, hypocritcal bullshit I've seen on the net, this Mandar guy
>takes the cake, isn't it?  Hahahahaha!
>
>Get lost, bozo!  This group used to be entertaining and informative before you
>came along.  You have singlehandedly ruined it, so please to be ***** your-
>self greatly, as well as the horse upon which you rode. In.
>

I suggest you calm down. Obviously you have written this article in a
state of emotional stress. Analyse your feelings. Why do you feel such
hatred towards me? Undoubtedly it is because my opinions are in direct
contradiction to what you firmly believe in. Learn to be tolerant of others'
attitudes. Although I dislike the American way of spelling, I am tolerant
of their attitudes and opinions. I do not take this whole matter
personally. I suggest you to not do so, either. Hey...life is full of
dissenting individuals. If you really dislike my opinions, DON'T
read them. Take it easy.

>I'm usually much nicer than this, really!  

Your demeanour isn't quite supportive of that assertion.

>But I'm hoping that if enough
>people point out Mandar's guilt in being an ignorant hypocritical jerk, he
>will be ashamed enough of his stupid arrogant blindness to quit posting.
>
>I used to be able to read this group for postings on etymology, usage, dialect,
>and *FACTS* about the English language as it is spoken and as it used to be, in
>its many interesting varieties.  Now all I see are Mandar's ***** opinions.
>

I didn't start that totally irrelevant thread about "knives and forks".
Why don't you flame those persons as well? After all,that thread doesn't
have anything to do with "etymology, usage, dialect, and facts about the
English language as it is spoken". Remember that this is a "newsgroup",
where people discuss as well as present matters. Not everyone is going
to see things *exactly* the way *you* do. If you are against my opinions,
you are cutting a sorry picture by spewing obscenities. If you find them
offensive, DON'T read them. Or, if you would like to dispute them, present
cogent arguments. 

>I apologize to anyone _else_ this may have offended.  And I am also sorry that
>this posting has no *FACTS* about the English language as it is spoken and as
>it used to be, in its many interesting varieties.  God, am I ashamed of myself!
>
You *ought* to be.

>The last time I posted about Mandar, I said I felt sorry for him, especially
>since he had to put up with the Oklahoma dialect spoken where he is.  I've
>changed my sentiments:  Now I feel sorry for the Oklahomans!
>
You needn't feel sorry for anyone except yourself. You haven't learnt
how *not* to take things so seriously. There is more to life than that. 
Learn how to make a kill file and you'll be rid of the "nuisance called
Mandar".   ;) Also, you'll forget your penchant for excretory apertures.  ;)

>Rich Brown
>-- 
>Rich Brown (Neither)
>rbrown@ncsa.uiuc.edu
>
                                                                 Mandar.