Why you shouldn't take this (place) too seriously
 

Consider the different meanings implied merely by emphasizing different words in the following sentence. I follow each example with brackets to show the different meaning implied by merely stressing a different word in the same sentence. Stressed words are natural and understood in verbal conversations, but often don't translate online.

Template: "I never said facial hair is a sin."

1. I never said facial hair is a sin.

[But the previous poster said it.]

2. I never said facial hair is a sin.

[I keep track of everything I ever say, and I didn't say that one.]

3. I never said facial hair is a sin.

[But I strongly implied it!]

4. I never said facial hair is a sin.

[Of course, hairy legged women ought to repent.]

5. I never said facial hair is a sin.

[But it certainly was in the 70s!]

5. I never said facial hair is a sin.

[But in my church men can't sing in the choir until they look clean cut.]


a. Some people adopt nasty online spirits here toward folks they could probably love and find common ground with if they could talk to in person. Then they could have a good debate.
b. Some people never consider how their writing "comes across" but are satisfied because they know what they mean.

:usa

Re: Why you shouldn't take this (place) too seriou
 

I'm guilty. I admit.

Re: Why you shouldn't take this (place) too seriou
 

True. There is one poster on here that NEVER agrees with me but he is a good fellow and we have enjoyed time spent face to face.

But all people have to do is agree and there is nothing to say on here.

Re: Why you shouldn't take this (place) too seriou
 

Just make sure you wear one of these so you don't go to Hell...LOL

http://www.uniform-streetwear.com/im...ack_030113.jpg

Re: Why you shouldn't take this (place) too seriou
 

Even that one will send you to the pit! You'll be needing some BLEACH! :lol

Re: Why you shouldn't take this (place) too seriou
 

Not to mention the PEARL buttons!

Re: Why you shouldn't take this (place) too seriou
 

Excellent post Marcbee!

Also, as we've said in the past......some people read what they THINK you are trying to say too.

Re: Why you shouldn't take this (place) too seriou
 

Alot of innocent people happen upon this forum.

It reads Apostolic along with Friends.

Maybe they are searching for the real truth of how to live for God....of how to trully be saved.

Do we ever wonder about stuff like that? Of how confusing it seems? And worst of all.......that they would leave after a while and never consider salvation again?

Re: Why you shouldn't take this (place) too seriou
 

This forum has helped me.

Re: Why you shouldn't take this (place) too seriou
 

Ain't that the truth:thumbsup