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from M-Whafta think about this for a bit.
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Vieuw : second thread: post 4
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? Why from M-W?
did you take the link? if so, what is your question?
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Vieuw second thread: post 4
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Really wanted to go with 'schlock' but settled on 'schism'. 
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I was just bringing something up that I thought would be of interest to some here. there was nothing expected, and no point.
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Right, if I reacted too fast it is because the start, the point of the topic isn't very clear. Maybe you have an old, steady and proper understanding of what is expected. I don't.
Did you read the link? The M-W dictionary, instead of choosing a word of the year (as many dictionaries and language organizations do), is asking people to submit the word they think best reflects 2006.
I'll hafta think on this, too...
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Right, if I reacted too fast it is because the start, the point of the topic isn't very clear. Maybe you have an old, steady and proper understanding of what is expected. I don't.
1. Merriam-Webster is (arguably) the biggest publisher of dictionaries in the known universe.
2. Every year, for the last several, they have picked a Word of the Year, based on word searches at their web site.
3. This year, as a change of pace, they have thrown the selection process open to vote by their users(?).
4. They probably expect the choices to be somewhat topical; i.e., relating to the year 2006.
-ron obvious
edit: hi ASp!
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Heh. Synchronicity or what?
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Heh. Synchronicity or what?
no, I rather think I'll choose something other than synchronicity for my WotY.
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Would it not have been much clearer and more elegant towards really total newcomers if the first post of this topic had looked like THIS:
Anna Strophic's:
"Did you read the link? The M-W dictionary, instead of choosing a word of the year (as many dictionaries and language organizations do), is asking people to submit the word they think best reflects 2006.
I'll hafta think on this, too..." ( and then the tiny link)
This is clear and well taken care of information.
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no need for deletion, Bran. misunderstandings happen. links usually show up as blue and underlined, but perhaps not in your browser?
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no need for deletion, Bran. misunderstandings happen. links usually show up as blue and underlined, but perhaps not in your browser?
and, unlike Bran's blue and underlined M-W, the mouse pointer changes when you roll over a link: M-W .
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Yes, they are blue and underlined. It's plain stupid. I never saw
a two letter link in my life so the image did not do its job.
I got to the site though, but did not know what to focus on. No matter, I hope you will get something good together.
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and, unlike Bran's blue and underlined M-W, the mouse pointer changes when you roll over a link: M-W .
-ron o. (windows guru to the elderly)
oh, geez..
to circumvent another round of misunderstandings, I hasten to explain that I really *am a windows guru to the elderly, at SeniorNet .
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oh, geez..
Don't worry Tsuwm, I'm out of this. I'm not retired yet, wish I were.
This is the first and only word forum I've been on and I notice it is addictive. It already takes too much of my time and I loose patience in front of an overful page of information (M-W).Too many words.
I'll show up less and slow down my reacting. It's been a nice experience.
A few more years and I'll see to your SeniorNet. Or rather go for complete outdoor pleasures.Bike,boat,swim.
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> a windows guru to the elderly
I have no clue how your vitreous comments link to things technical, sir. What is this glazing you're selling to the unsuspecting aged? Please promote your pellucid wares elsewhere!
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Word of the year suggestion: Blackout
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So 'Islamofascism' could get the nod, if it is official yet. 
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That should be in the un-word of the year category.
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