Posted by johnb on June 15, 2001 at 01:26:38:
In Reply to: i think you guys are saying the same thing... posted by kelphead on June 14, 2001 at 21:37:00:
That IS the point do NOT use attack to define something that IS NOT an attack. These words have specific meanings and effects, if we just use any word to express a thought there can be no communication, need to use the word that matches the thought so the specific idea is transmitted clearly and accurately. Attack assigns a (commonly) negative connotation which leads to a fear or at best a direguard for the life of an important creature (as they all are) is it so difficult to stop using the wrong word? do I has ta "Aks" dis?