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Wed Jun 11, 2008 21:49 pm Is this proper use of the word "respect"?

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Molly, give it up! You don't have to harass absolutely EVERYBODY!

Hike!

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Wed Jun 11, 2008 22:18 pm Is this proper use of the word "respect"?

bayman wrote:

Hey MrP, thanx....though fish don't really suffer. Doesn't really matter, because that's a whole different discussion.

As a footnote: I think the problem is that the meaning of "respect" tends to reflect the beliefs of the speaker; it isn't a relatively "neutral" word like "chair" or "prosthesis" or "metal". If someone tells me his speedy dispatching of the fish implies "respect" on his part, I can't reasonably assess the truth of the statement.

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Thu Jun 12, 2008 1:03 am Is this proper use of the word "respect"?

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If someone tells me his speedy dispatching of the fish implies "respect" on his part, I can't reasonably assess the truth of the statement.

That's right, you'd have to have belief, disbelief or disconcern.

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Thu Jun 12, 2008 10:22 am Is this proper use of the word "respect"?

Such a long thread!
I like animals (including other creatures like fish or spiders). But we are more predators, than herbivores. In many cultures people try to kill animals quickly (for them not to suffer). What they feel in this case? Pity, compassion, empathy..? It depends. I don't think people who kill animals are very sensitive.

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no human knows the feeling of being yanked out of water by a hook in the mouth and being unable to breathe in open air instead of in water

I think, we all know, everybody of us Smile

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, except of course the part 'by a hook in the mouth'.

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Thu Jun 12, 2008 11:01 am Is this proper use of the word "respect"?

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I think, we all know, everybody of us , except of course the part 'by a hook in the mouth'.

But we've all been to the dentist. Wink

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Thu Jun 12, 2008 11:25 am Is this proper use of the word "respect"?

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And, as you seem to be so continually interested in my life, background, language and language use, colour, gender, etc., why not set up a thread about it?

That would be interesting! I'm looking forward to it, because you are one of the most interesting figures in the forum. Smile

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Thu Jun 12, 2008 11:48 am Is this proper use of the word "respect"?

Inga wrote:

That would be interesting! I'm looking forward to it, because you are one of the most interesting figures in the forum. Smile

Smile

I'm also quite private. Give them an inch...

For example, since I mentioned I'm from Nigeria, little insults have been posted regarding language abilities and intelligence of African people. If you want to know more about me, and are willing to share info about yourself, you can PM me.

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Thu Jun 12, 2008 12:15 pm Is this proper use of the word "respect"?

Molly wrote:

For example, since I mentioned I'm from Nigeria, little insults have been posted regarding language abilities and intelligence of African people.

You are quite the drama queen. Wink

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Fri Jun 13, 2008 1:37 am Is this proper use of the word "respect"?

Molly wrote:

little insults have been posted regarding language abilities and intelligence of African people

Where have insults been posted?

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Fri Jun 13, 2008 8:08 am Is this proper use of the word "respect"?

Erm, on this website. Where else?

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