Quote Originally Posted by Jock Scot View Post
Bill, I think we are struggling with this "common language" problem and if this thread proves anything, then it is a bigger problem than many of us thought.

I was not attacking anyone. In my terms I had picked my words very tactfully and I was completely unaware that any one would or could take exception to what (or how) I said. On a scale of 1 to 10(totally beyond the pale) what I said in my terms was barely a 2! I really think it would help if more "over there" could be more mindful that this "common language" is not so common!
A thoughtful possibility, Jock, but I think not. We can take refuge in the cultural-linguistic interpretation defence but when you say that a "...train of thought just isn't good enough..." that's much akin to saying that someone is too stupid to clearly state their feelings or emotions. It's not a matter of language, it clearly states that in your opinion someone can't think well and that doesn't cut it. I imagine that you were indeed careful in what you hoped to say, but it basically called us incapable of thinking clearly. I would guess that would be at least an "8"

Thanks for your message here.

Bill