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Some apologist write like Will who wrote:

"Disabusing someone like TD of the cherished notions of feminist propaganda represents the acme of futility. The modern myth of linear human social evolution is impregnable to the inconvenient facts of history"

There are so many people on this Board that are so much smarter than Will; a lot with Doctorates and they still write things simply so everyone can follow.

karl61 wrote:Some apologist write like Will who wrote:

"Disabusing someone like TD of the cherished notions of feminist propaganda represents the acme of futility. The modern myth of linear human social evolution is impregnable to the inconvenient facts of history"

There are so many people on this Board that are so much smarter than Will; a lot with Doctorates and they still write things simply so everyone can follow.

I think it's nothing short of a desire to appear intellectually superior when infact, it comes across as nothing more than pretentious. I agree that there are many here who are well educated, articulate and who don't feel the need to write at a higher level than that which is necessary. In the years that I've posted online (which is far too many!) I've come to realize that on any board such as this, there are people from all walks of life and various levels of education. Professionally, I write narrative but don't feel at all compelled to write at that level here where the strength of discussion relies on a conversational type of communication.

I'm not impressed by the overuse of extensive vocabulary. It makes the writer appear insecure. A good example of a secure writer on this board is Some Schmo. He is highly intelligent but doesn't feel the need to write overblown posts in order to prove himself. Every once in a while, his ability to write so precisely and articulately catches me off guard and I realize that the guy I'm reading really isn't some schmo!

Just my take.

Jersey Girl wrote:

karl61 wrote:Some apologist write like Will who wrote:

"Disabusing someone like TD of the cherished notions of feminist propaganda represents the acme of futility. The modern myth of linear human social evolution is impregnable to the inconvenient facts of history"

There are so many people on this Board that are so much smarter than Will; a lot with Doctorates and they still write things simply so everyone can follow.

I think it's nothing short of a desire to appear intellectually superior when infact, it comes across as nothing more than pretentious. I agree that there are many here who are well educated, articulate and who don't feel the need to write at a higher level than that which is necessary. In the years that I've posted online (which is far too many!) I've come to realize that on any board such as this, there are people from all walks of life and various levels of education. Professionally, I write narrative but don't feel at all compelled to write at that level here where the strength of discussion relies on a conversational type of communication.

I'm not impressed by the overuse of extensive vocabulary. It makes the writer appear insecure. A good example of a secure writer on this board is Some Schmo. He is highly intelligent but doesn't feel the need to write overblown posts in order to prove himself. Every once in a while, his ability to write so precisely and articulately catches me off guard and I realize that the guy I'm reading really isn't some schmo!

Just my take.

I agree about some schmo. He can always get to the core of the idea. Maybe that is why he annoys Dr. Peterson so much.

karl61 wrote:Some apologist write like Will who wrote:

"Disabusing someone like TD of the cherished notions of feminist propaganda represents the acme of futility. The modern myth of linear human social evolution is impregnable to the inconvenient facts of history"

There are so many people on this Board that are so much smarter than Will; a lot with Doctorates and they still write things simply so everyone can follow.

Well, in Will's case, it's because he's a dumbass who wants to sound smart. It's difficult to believe he's actually fooling anyone, however.

Droopy's the same way.

John Larsen wrote:

Jersey Girl wrote: I'm not impressed by the overuse of extensive vocabulary. It makes the writer appear insecure. A good example of a secure writer on this board is Some Schmo. He is highly intelligent but doesn't feel the need to write overblown posts in order to prove himself. Every once in a while, his ability to write so precisely and articulately catches me off guard and I realize that the guy I'm reading really isn't some schmo!

Just my take.

I agree about some schmo. He can always get to the core of the idea. Maybe that is why he annoys Dr. Peterson so much.

Wow, thanks guys!

Some Schmo wrote:Well, in Will's case, it's because he's a dumbass who wants to sound smart.

I rest my case!

Some Schmo wrote:

karl61 wrote:Some apologist write like Will who wrote:

"Disabusing someone like TD of the cherished notions of feminist propaganda represents the acme of futility. The modern myth of linear human social evolution is impregnable to the inconvenient facts of history"

There are so many people on this Board that are so much smarter than Will; a lot with Doctorates and they still write things simply so everyone can follow.

Well, in Will's case, it's because he's a dumbass who wants to sound smart. It's difficult to believe he's actually fooling anyone, however.

Bested by my literary superior.

Again!

William Schryver wrote:Bested by my literary superior.

Again!

Yes, you were bested. I am glad to see you recognize this, as it is the first step to changing your inept behavior. One can imagine a world where you were not born Mormon that has you playing the part of a douchebag hipster twat.

Some Schmo wrote:Wow, thanks guys!

I call it like I see it. You don't fool me, buddy!