Will everyone stop saying tic
On Wed, 29 Jun 2011 13:57:52 -0700, "Bill Graham"
wrote:
Don Pearce wrote:
On Wed, 29 Jun 2011 13:18:58 -0700, "Bill Graham"
wrote:
Don Pearce wrote:
On Wed, 29 Jun 2011 12:51:09 -0700, "Bill Graham"
wrote:
Don Pearce wrote:
On Wed, 29 Jun 2011 12:38:54 -0700, "Bill Graham"
wrote:
If they were using a film-based motion picture camera, then the
term "filming" would be appropriate, but when using a camcorder,
they're "shooting video", not "filming", at least as far as I'm
concerned.
Regards,
I guess you don't accept the word, "tape" as a euphamism for
"record" either. It is hard for me to change my language in some
cases, because at 75, I have been hearing and using some of these
terms for many years.
You say euphemism, but I presume you mean synonym. A CD is also a
record, but we only really use the word for a vinyl disc.
d
No. A synonym means the same thing. But tape doesn't mean record.
It can be a sticky strip used for sealing packages. It is a
euphamism for record when used in reference to what you do with a
recording machine.
A euphemism is a socially acceptable term used in place of one that
would give offence. "Tape" and "Record" are synonyms in this context
because they specifically do mean the same thing. It is the original
meanings that differ.
And it is euphemism, not euphamism.
d
Tape is a noun used in this context as a verb. (record) I still call
it a euphemism.
That can only be because despite being told you have no idea what a
euphemism is. Or is the word "record" offensive to the normal,
right-minded person?
d
"Some euphemisms are intended to amuse, while others are created to
mislead."
They are not all created to be politically correct.
Amuse or mislead. Which is it, do you suppose?
And here is yet another phrase you don't understand. The term
politically correct is an ironic one meaning the exact opposite of
itself. Politically correct means actually a lie, but politically
acceptable to the listener. As in "It is not actually correct, but it
is politically correct".
d
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