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argue v. debate » Lini

Posted by beardedlady on May 31, 2002, at 13:34:44

In reply to Re: simply ignore a poster, posted by Lini on May 31, 2002, at 13:10:11

Lini:

So many people I talk to come from a place that thinks the word argue is negative. These are the first four definitions in my dictionary: "1. to put forth reasons for or against; debate. 2. To prove or attempt to prove by reasoning; maintain 3. To give evidence of, indicate; 4. To persuade or influence, as by presenting reasons." The last one is "to quarrel." Writers are taught to identify the argument in a piece of writing, so I come from that place.

In any case, I do agree with you that the boards are a pain in the butt to keep track of, and we spend far too much time here now. I must stop and smell the roses and see my daughter and taste a nectarine. I'm tired of the computer. I'm cooked.

Peace. (Or peach, as the case may be today.)

beardy : )>


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