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 Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2009 12:06 am
Amossk Elliot Vidal Amossk you just made this thread so you could tell us you bought a new dictionary, didn't you? Clearly you're not English. Over here there has been recent minor upcry about Collins removing words from the dictionary, because they are no longer in sufficient use. The paragraph I posted includes all the words removed. Some were saved though, including periapt, which I think is a wonderful word. I'm afraid, my good friends, that I feel I must treat with contempt Collins, for in their senility that has seen fit to take a rather scouring look through their dictionary, and have taken it upon themselves to shed several words, condemning them to a land filled with nought but darkness, as though they were not valued words but rather foul-smelling dross, without even so much as a grey-streaked stone to mark their passing. I feel that I must take an contrary position, perhaps even so far as to put a curse upon the cowardly fools responsible, as the decision has left me thoroughly confused. Though that is not to say that I did not see it coming; their was a article in the Times, prophesising the removal of our beloved words. Because of this prophetic article, some were saved which much kindness, akin to that traditionally associated with those blessed with the condition of being a woman. It is a pity, though, that ultimately few were saved, but nevertheless I would suggest in future that Collins take a fortifying stance to their tomes, in ensuring that all words be included, no matter how new or bright they may be, or not. Not entirely accurate to the meanings a few of those are, but as best as I could manage in the context. they are removing "darkness" "shed" "Kindness" "bright" and "a women" from the dictionary? o-0 wtf? those are like every day words! No, read the first post.
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Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2009 12:08 am
Lily Darling eulailyan mikoto I understood it as well.. Hey fellow weird kid that read the dictionary buddy. wink Elliot Vidal An argument! Nay! I was simply appalled at myself for letting grammatical errors slip by. I just want to know for my own benefit... The proofread version is lovely! 'Twas indeed a pleasure to read.
I just felt bad in the end about even mentioning it as no-one is perfect, and at least I could still understand what you said. However most times my fingers are typing and clicking 'submit' before I even realise what I'm saying. XD At least I'm more careful verbally.
And I've found quite a few books in real life with glaring errors. eek
English, the arts, and sciences were my best subjects in school. But put a math problem in front of me and I am completely stumped. The calculator was (and still continues to be) my best friend. (^_Q)
There's probably a weight limit on dictionaries, and thus they remove words they think are no longer needed to reduce the size. (joking) Ah do not worry, I was glad for the edification. It really does seem that there is no real reason to remove words from the dictionary, and yet allegedly the reason was indeed that there was 'not enough room' for the removed words.
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Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2009 12:23 am
Elliot Vidal Amossk Elliot Vidal Amossk you just made this thread so you could tell us you bought a new dictionary, didn't you? Clearly you're not English. Over here there has been recent minor upcry about Collins removing words from the dictionary, because they are no longer in sufficient use. The paragraph I posted includes all the words removed. Some were saved though, including periapt, which I think is a wonderful word. I'm afraid, my good friends, that I feel I must treat with contempt Collins, for in their senility that has seen fit to take a rather scouring look through their dictionary, and have taken it upon themselves to shed several words, condemning them to a land filled with nought but darkness, as though they were not valued words but rather foul-smelling dross, without even so much as a grey-streaked stone to mark their passing. I feel that I must take an contrary position, perhaps even so far as to put a curse upon the cowardly fools responsible, as the decision has left me thoroughly confused. Though that is not to say that I did not see it coming; their was a article in the Times, prophesising the removal of our beloved words. Because of this prophetic article, some were saved which much kindness, akin to that traditionally associated with those blessed with the condition of being a woman. It is a pity, though, that ultimately few were saved, but nevertheless I would suggest in future that Collins take a fortifying stance to their tomes, in ensuring that all words be included, no matter how new or bright they may be, or not. Not entirely accurate to the meanings a few of those are, but as best as I could manage in the context. they are removing "darkness" "shed" "Kindness" "bright" and "a women" from the dictionary? o-0 wtf? those are like every day words! No, read the first post. oh, I see XDDD
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Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2009 12:25 pm
Elliot Vidal Ah do not worry, I was glad for the edification. It really does seem that there is no real reason to remove words from the dictionary, and yet allegedly the reason was indeed that there was 'not enough room' for the removed words.
Aye, who really wants to carry around a 500lb/36 stone dictionary? XD
And think of all the trees... unless it was made from recycled paper.
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Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2009 3:47 pm
Lily Darling Elliot Vidal Ah do not worry, I was glad for the edification. It really does seem that there is no real reason to remove words from the dictionary, and yet allegedly the reason was indeed that there was 'not enough room' for the removed words. Aye, who really wants to carry around a 500lb/36 stone dictionary? XD
And think of all the trees... unless it was made from recycled paper. lawl XD
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Posted: Wed Apr 01, 2009 12:32 am
I'm not sure that I fully understand the depth of the controversy. Archaic words have a long history of being removed from dictionaries since the original creation. If the word has fallen out of use I fail to see its viability. However, if the word if preserved, abiet with a different common usage different meaning; I believe that the original word should be retained and the different meanings listed.
Forgive me for the terrible grammer and simplistic arguement, the coffee's not yet on.
EDIT: Not enough room? Now that arguement does seem rather ridiculous, especially considering were that the true reason one would except several hundred to be removed.
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Posted: Wed Apr 01, 2009 1:12 am
Ambrose Closer I'm not sure that I fully understand the depth of the controversy. Archaic words have a long history of being removed from dictionaries since the original creation. If the word has fallen out of use I fail to see its viability. However, if the word if preserved, abiet with a different common usage different meaning; I believe that the original word should be retained and the different meanings listed. Forgive me for the terrible grammer and simplistic arguement, the coffee's not yet on. EDIT: Not enough room? Now that arguement does seem rather ridiculous, especially considering were that the true reason one would except several hundred to be removed. o.o
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Posted: Wed Apr 01, 2009 3:22 am
Ambrose Closer I'm not sure that I fully understand the depth of the controversy. Archaic words have a long history of being removed from dictionaries since the original creation. If the word has fallen out of use I fail to see its viability. However, if the word if preserved, abiet with a different common usage different meaning; I believe that the original word should be retained and the different meanings listed. Forgive me for the terrible grammer and simplistic arguement, the coffee's not yet on. EDIT: Not enough room? Now that arguement does seem rather ridiculous, especially considering were that the true reason one would except several hundred to be removed.
I think the same, yet differently: the only difference I feel is that if a word is existent somewhere, anywhere, in printed form (no matter how old the text), it should be kept in the dictionary for those of us who like to peruse old tomes and understand what we're reading, and also for educational purposes. (^_Q)
As for spoken words... they change all the time, so it shouldn't matter if they fall out of use or not. Slang is a very good example of this.
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Posted: Wed Apr 01, 2009 3:31 am
Lily Darling Ambrose Closer I'm not sure that I fully understand the depth of the controversy. Archaic words have a long history of being removed from dictionaries since the original creation. If the word has fallen out of use I fail to see its viability. However, if the word if preserved, abiet with a different common usage different meaning; I believe that the original word should be retained and the different meanings listed. Forgive me for the terrible grammer and simplistic arguement, the coffee's not yet on. EDIT: Not enough room? Now that arguement does seem rather ridiculous, especially considering were that the true reason one would except several hundred to be removed. I think the same, yet differently: the only difference I feel is that if a word is existent somewhere, anywhere, in printed form (no matter how old the text), it should be kept in the dictionary for those of us who like to peruse old tomes and understand what we're reading, and also for educational purposes. (^_Q)
As for spoken words... they change all the time, so it shouldn't matter if they fall out of use or not. Slang is a very good example of this. RANDOM LION FACE!! Sorry, I'm bored and tired XD
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Posted: Wed Apr 01, 2009 6:56 am
Lily Darling Ambrose Closer I'm not sure that I fully understand the depth of the controversy. Archaic words have a long history of being removed from dictionaries since the original creation. If the word has fallen out of use I fail to see its viability. However, if the word if preserved, abiet with a different common usage different meaning; I believe that the original word should be retained and the different meanings listed. Forgive me for the terrible grammer and simplistic arguement, the coffee's not yet on. EDIT: Not enough room? Now that arguement does seem rather ridiculous, especially considering were that the true reason one would except several hundred to be removed. I think the same, yet differently: the only difference I feel is that if a word is existent somewhere, anywhere, in printed form (no matter how old the text), it should be kept in the dictionary for those of us who like to peruse old tomes and understand what we're reading, and also for educational purposes. (^_Q)
As for spoken words... they change all the time, so it shouldn't matter if they fall out of use or not. Slang is a very good example of this.
Not enough room is a rather silly thing to say. Sounds like a Monty Python sketch....in fact i can see it now. But never mind I'm getting off the topic.
I would have thought they would have a dictionary just for the expressed purposes of containing words that are no longer in fashion. If they truly do not they really ought to.
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Ruthless Conversationalist
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Posted: Wed Apr 01, 2009 8:17 am
Amossk whee 3nodding whee 3nodding whee 3nodding whee 3nodding whee 3nodding whee 3nodding whee 3nodding whee 3nodding whee 3nodding whee 3nodding whee 3nodding whee 3nodding whee 3nodding whee 3nodding whee 3nodding whee 3nodding whee 3nodding whee 3nodding whee 3nodding whee 3nodding whee 3nodding whee 3nodding RANDOM LION FACE!! Sorry, I'm bored and tired XD
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Victorious Defeat
Not enough room is a rather silly thing to say. Sounds like a Monty Python sketch....in fact i can see it now. But never mind I'm getting off the topic.
I would have thought they would have a dictionary just for the expressed purposes of containing words that are no longer in fashion. If they truly do not they really ought to.
I would love to see a Monty Python sketch like that! XD
Well... it seems whoever makes those type of decisions doesn't care if words are lost. sad
They are most likely out to turn a profit on their lightweight dictionaries full of common words.
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Posted: Wed Apr 01, 2009 9:12 am
Lily Darling Victorious Defeat
Not enough room is a rather silly thing to say. Sounds like a Monty Python sketch....in fact i can see it now. But never mind I'm getting off the topic.
I would have thought they would have a dictionary just for the expressed purposes of containing words that are no longer in fashion. If they truly do not they really ought to. I would love to see a Monty Python sketch like that! XD
Well... it seems whoever makes those type of decisions doesn't care if words are lost. sad
They are most likely out to turn a profit on their lightweight dictionaries full of common words.
I'm sure its not all that, not completely. I'm also sure there are people who love words almost as much as you do. But, things do change and on this big wide internet a gathering for the lost and loved words is out there some where I'm sure of it.
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Ruthless Conversationalist
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Posted: Wed Apr 01, 2009 3:49 pm
Lily Darling Amossk whee 3nodding whee 3nodding whee 3nodding whee 3nodding whee 3nodding whee 3nodding whee 3nodding whee 3nodding whee 3nodding whee 3nodding whee 3nodding whee 3nodding whee 3nodding whee 3nodding whee 3nodding whee 3nodding whee 3nodding whee 3nodding whee 3nodding whee 3nodding whee 3nodding whee 3nodding RANDOM LION FACE!! Sorry, I'm bored and tired XD worst case scenario 
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Posted: Wed Apr 01, 2009 8:24 pm
Amossk worst case scenario [/img]
Oh noes... a lion? In MY car!? XD
Victorious Defeat
I'm sure its not all that, not completely. I'm also sure there are people who love words almost as much as you do. But, things do change and on this big wide internet a gathering for the lost and loved words is out there some where I'm sure of it.
No, it's not all that. I was just being slightly sour. XD
Yes, quite possibly... at least there are dictionaries online, and they'll hold as many words as their database allows. (^_Q)
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Posted: Wed Apr 01, 2009 10:31 pm
Lily Darling Amossk worst case scenario [/img] Oh noes... a lion? In MY car!? XD yes XD do you fear it? >:3
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