[Rhodes22-list] Reply on Art and Rummy erroneous reading

[Hank]

Mike,

I ain't never done no such things as use one of them thar double whosits.

Hank

On 11/8/06, Michael D. Weisner <mweisner at ebsmed.com> wrote:
>
> Hank,
>
> I absolutely love your construction "If you do not want your message
> misunderstood..."  Essentially you employ a double negative to make your
> point.  I had to read it twice to be certain of the meaning.  I was taught
> to avoid such constructions since most readers actually read by phrase not
> by specific words, sometimes causing a misunderstanding.
>
> As far as the responsibility of the writer to avoid a misunderstanding, I
> agree wholeheartedly, although there are many reasons for
> misunderstandings
> in communications, not the least of all is the ambiguous nature of the
> language.  If it was truly possible to write a communication that could
> only
> be interpreted in a single manner, we would not require lawyers.
>
> Mike
> s/v Shanghai'd Summer ('81)
>
>
> From: "Hank" <hnw555 at gmail.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, November 08, 2006 3:31 PM
>
>
> > Ed,
> >
> > In the communications classes I have attended, it has always bees
> stressed
> > to me that misinterpretations are the fault of the sender, not the
> > receiver.  If you do not want your message misunderstood, then you need
> to
> > craft it in such a way that leaves no room for misunderstanding, not
> > criticize the receiver for interpreting an ambiguous message in a way
> you
> > did not intend.
> >
> > Elle, you are the literary and grammatical; pundit on this list.  What
> do
> > you think?
> >
> > Hank
> >
> > On 11/8/06, Tootle <ekroposki at charter.net> wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > > Art,
> > >      The you in the offending paragraph was meant to be plural and
> generic
> > > to those who criticized his posts.  It was not intended for you
> > > specifically.  However, I guess it is appropriate to put you into the
> > > group,
> > > as you seem to desire to be there.
> > >       Remember when reading my post that all that I say does not come
> out
> > > in
> > > print.  Some English language words are the same spelling in singular
> and
> > > plural thus offering the unique opportunity to misinterpret.
> > >
> > > Ed K
> > > Greenville, SC, USA
> > > Addendum:
> > > "No more expensive way of going really slowly has been invented by man
> > > than
> > > sailing."  Gary Mull
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Arthur H. Czerwonky wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Rummy,
> > > >
> > > > What a twist of facts by Ed.  He needs to research the archives,
> change
> > > > the subject line, and learn not to suggest the absurd - a growing
> habit
> > > of
> > > > his.  I had very pleasant emails with Roger a few months ago and
> found
> > > him
> > > > very knowledgeable, helpful, and congenial.  Certainly a techie, but
> not
> > > > with a know-it-all personna.  I'll look forward to meeting him in
> the
> > > > future.  He would probably be a good re-addition to the list.
> > > >
> > > > So, Ed, get it together!
> > > >
> > > > Art
> > > >
> > > > -----Original Message-----
> > > >>From: R22RumRunner at aol.com
> > > >>Sent: Nov 7, 2006 1:21 PM
> > > >>To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
> > > >>Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Reply on Motor Mount part 2
> > > >>
> > > >>Ed,
> > > >>I don't believe Art is responsible for Roger being "run off the
> list".
> I
> > > had
> > > >>more of a hand in that than anyone.
> > > >>
> > > >>Rummy
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