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AnnaStrophic's post abt 'caretaker' and 'caregiver' set me thinking abt this one...
Isn't it strange that 'carefree' has a positive connotation, while 'careless' has a negative one? In the gradation from 'careful' onto 'careless' and then finally 'carefree,' wouldn't one expect a similar gradation in their connotations too?
Any others like this one?
On second (actually additional) thoughts, '-less' is supposed to connote 'freedom' from something in certain cases... eg. clueless ;)
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Isn't it strange that 'carefree' has a positive connotation, while 'careless' has a negative one?
What a breath of fresh air, anchita.
"Stangers" bring us the perspective that is so desperately wanting in this closed society.
No offence to the "closed society", but they are so protective of their 'own', they have little prolonged tolerance for "Strangers" like yourself.
"carefree" is what we all desire, yet how few of us achieve?
Thank you for visiting.
I hope you will find reason to stay ... for awhile.
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the gradation from 'careful' onto 'careless' and then finally 'carefree,'
This is odd, yes. (Belated welcome aBoard.) If you think about it, careful ought to be the opposite of carefree! Full of cares, as opposed to being free of them. Hmm--maybe it's the singular/plural use that makes the difference; full of care (careful) is not the same at all as being full of cares. I feel sure something about this has been discussed here before, but I can't be bothered to look it up (LIU); I've only been here for flying visits this week, anyway.
You will find that threads sometimes (snort) go off-topic, here. Since that happened to a thread I started not too long ago, let me just quote myself; not much relevance in linking to the entire thread:
"I can certainly see where you and other new people might feel a little hesitant to "break in", as it were. That troubles me, but I don't quite know how to make it easier, either. I suppose it could be treated as though you were in a new job; all the others know each other, yet you have every right to be there. Some people may reach out to you, but no one is actually obligated to. You may need to find your own way. Yes, there are some inside jokes; there are pretty well bound to be, in an established group; but you'll learn many of them in time, and become part of others, yourself."
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You may need to find your own way. Yes, there are some inside jokes; there are pretty well bound to be, in an established group; but you'll learn many of them in time, and become part of others, yourself."
Dear Jackie:
You are such a diplomat.
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oiks, somebody got up on the wrong side of the bed this morning, eh what? 
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self-enforced mediocrity
Could you clarify a bit, what you mean here, please? As to mediocrity monopolizing, I know I do post an awful lot. Other than me shutting up, do you have any suggestions on how to improve the level of postings here? As to your last question, as far as I know, no one can grant anyone the right to use any public space.
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someone mentioned priceless and worthless...a local paper that had no cost went from putting "free" on it to "priceless" on it. some people got it...others didn't.
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"priceless"hehe. reminds me of those credit card ads. sounds like less goes both ways... welcome, krritter! enjoy the mediocre madness, or is that madless, or maybe mediofree...
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