No priority or value is assigned here--there is no question pudenda is more pleasing than fistula. And let's not even consider catamenia. I'm just trying to elevate the general discourse, across the board.
...should solve the group list suggestion. Not that I know how to build something like that...
Also, is there a way to eliminate users' default word lists from the home page? If I sign up, add one word and disappear I don't think my lame default list should push another user's lovingly created list off the home page. Just a thought.
I know one person who uses the word munge. He uses it constantly, and to describe the crappy effort he's going to make at his job. So, the fact I despise this person doesn't help the word's chances with me.
New list idea: otherwise good words, ruined by despicable human beings
Someone just posted a very useful list of alternatives for the word "information". In a single sitting, I may have to use 5-6 of these synonyms. This list is a very helpful shortcut.
If your point is to copy words out of the dictionary to get to the top of the "Most Words" list, have fun. But if you like free association, etymology, linguistic obscurities, etc., you'll find the purpose--despite the clutter.
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yuri_g commented on the list words-to-try-to-use-in-colloquial-speech-without-sounding-like-a-pretentious-ass
a favorite of the mainstream media, referring to blogs. But 'turgid' is a conversational emergency brake.
July 17, 2007
yuri_g commented on the list polite-words-impolite-stuff
No priority or value is assigned here--there is no question pudenda is more pleasing than fistula. And let's not even consider catamenia. I'm just trying to elevate the general discourse, across the board.
July 17, 2007
yuri_g commented on the list phobias
should I move them all over? Is this s benefit for anyone? I've seen a lot of conversation about phobias...
December 6, 2006
yuri_g commented on the user john
...should solve the group list suggestion. Not that I know how to build something like that...
Also, is there a way to eliminate users' default word lists from the home page? If I sign up, add one word and disappear I don't think my lame default list should push another user's lovingly created list off the home page. Just a thought.
December 6, 2006
yuri_g commented on the user LibraryThingTim
I know one person who uses the word munge. He uses it constantly, and to describe the crappy effort he's going to make at his job. So, the fact I despise this person doesn't help the word's chances with me.
New list idea: otherwise good words, ruined by despicable human beings
December 6, 2006
yuri_g commented on the user klinkklonk
Someone just posted a very useful list of alternatives for the word "information". In a single sitting, I may have to use 5-6 of these synonyms. This list is a very helpful shortcut.
If your point is to copy words out of the dictionary to get to the top of the "Most Words" list, have fun. But if you like free association, etymology, linguistic obscurities, etc., you'll find the purpose--despite the clutter.
November 30, 2006
yuri_g commented on the user klinkklonk
mao = cat
gwai = cute
Can anyone confirm?
November 30, 2006
yuri_g commented on the user angharad
Something I contend with every day...thanks for the help!
November 30, 2006
yuri_g commented on the user robotjohnny
...one night in Poodiac
November 30, 2006
yuri_g commented on the user john
200 users in 2 days!?! Apparently there are a lot of compulsive, list-making word geeks out there. Or, rather, in here.
November 30, 2006
yuri_g commented on the user john
by user? by active lists? Love to flip through some of the stuff that was on the home page yesterday--you know, before membership ABSOLUTELY EXPLODED.
November 30, 2006
yuri_g commented on the user snanderbatch
...about the Rwandan genocide. Sudan on the other hand...
November 29, 2006
yuri_g commented on the user janehyde
neither of these are really words. But I laughed out loud anyway. Thanks!
November 29, 2006
yuri_g commented on the user papalaz
One of the politest words for an impolite action. I think I feel a new list coming on...
November 29, 2006