Jul 1st 2012, 15:18:27
[quote poster=Snowwolfsa; 18684; 346133
cru·sade
[kroo-seyd] Show IPA noun, verb, cru·sad·ed, cru·sad·ing.
noun
1.
( often initial capital letter ) any of the military expeditions undertaken by the Christians of Europe in the 11th, 12th, and 13th centuries for the recovery of the Holy Land from the Muslims.
2.
any war carried on under papal sanction.
3.
any vigorous, aggressive movement for the defense or advancement of an idea, cause, etc.:
Does that sound like what we are doing?... I am very flattered that you feel the pope (for those of you wondering, papal sanction, is basically, 'with the popes permission' ) would condone our actions, granting us permission to do this, but, i very much doubt he pays much attention to the happenings of Earth Empires.
We also are not trying to defend anything, nor are we trying to advance any righteous ideals. I think if you compared the trials of the crusaders to that of trying to be annoying thorns in the side of Idiot gaming bullies (cause honestly, that is all we are doing), I very much think they would be offended. Calling this a crusade is a joke from an idiot who does not know how to properly insult someone online. Shush before you make a fool of yourself...
Vern, you really shouldn't drink and try to applaud, that way next time you wont fall over. I find applauding while sober a much easier, less painful way of doing things.
Elv, my dear Elv, I would like to thank you for thanking us. We really do appreciate it. Knowing that you recognize our efforts, and appreciate what we do, makes flying my planes into your buildings that much more satisfying. (by flying my planes, i of course mean tank attacks... but.. you know the metaphor fits)
Last but not least, MIB, what the fluff!.. I got NO candy in the mail, that is almost as bad as receiving black liquorish....Almost... but not quite, so I wont suicide you...YET!!!
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Dictionary.com very impressive, down side to it is that it’s unofficial and user based much like Wikipedia. Although you were only trying to troll me I will take time out of my day to educate you so you can be a better troll in the future.
If you are going to base your talking point on a dictionary should use the Merriam-Webster dictionary the online version is free and more accurate the dictionary.com. The downside is in the U.S.A., “Webster’s” is a term available for any dictionary publisher. In other words, there is no single “Webster’s” dictionary, and without further specification you cannot determine which “Webster’s” is being recommended. To avoid misspeaking with 100% certainty I would recommend you purchase the Oxford English Dictionary(OED), I will say with 99% cerinty that there is no other English dictionary in the world that can compare.
Unfourtionaly I let a friend borrow my copy of the OED and it was never returned. So for instructional purposes only I will use the Merriam-Webster online dictionary I mentioned above.
“Crusade
noun \krü-ˈsād\
Definition of CRUSADE
1 capitalized : any of the military expeditions undertaken by Christian powers in the 11th, 12th, and 13th centuries to win the Holy Land from the Muslims
2: a remedial enterprise undertaken with zeal and enthusiasm
Definition 2 fits perfectly with my original post but I will gladly provide you with a few more definitions if more clarification is needed for the “big words”.
re•me•di•al
adj \ri-ˈmē-dē-əl\
Definition of REMEDIAL
1: intended as a remedy
2: concerned with the correction of faulty study habits and the raising of a pupil's general competence <remedial reading courses>; also : receiving or requiring remedial instruction <remedial students>
en•ter•prise
noun \ˈen-tə(r)-ˌprīz\
Definition of ENTERPRISE
1: a project or undertaking that is especially difficult, complicated, or risky
2: readiness to engage in daring or difficult action : INITIATIVE <showed great enterprise in dealing with the crisis>
3 a : a unit of economic organization or activity; especially : a business organization b : a systematic purposeful activity <agriculture is the main economic enterprise among these people>
zeal
noun \ˈzēl\
Definition of ZEAL
1: eagerness and ardent interest in pursuit of something : FERVOR <her zeal to succeed strained her relationships>
en•thu•si•asm
noun
\in-ˈthü-zē-ˌa-zəm, en-, also -ˈthyü-\
Definition of ENTHUSIASM
1a : belief in special revelations of the Holy Spirit b : religious fanaticism
2a : strong excitement of feeling : ARDOR <did her work with energy and enthusiasm> b : something inspiring zeal or fervor <his enthusiasms include sailing and fishing>
Note definition 1 of enthusiasm, By your logic to be enthusiastic about something means you are a religious zealot.
I hope you found this educational and it enhances your ability to troll in the future..
I have asked Assassin to come along and confirm as well as correct my spelling and punctuation.
cru·sade
[kroo-seyd] Show IPA noun, verb, cru·sad·ed, cru·sad·ing.
noun
1.
( often initial capital letter ) any of the military expeditions undertaken by the Christians of Europe in the 11th, 12th, and 13th centuries for the recovery of the Holy Land from the Muslims.
2.
any war carried on under papal sanction.
3.
any vigorous, aggressive movement for the defense or advancement of an idea, cause, etc.:
Does that sound like what we are doing?... I am very flattered that you feel the pope (for those of you wondering, papal sanction, is basically, 'with the popes permission' ) would condone our actions, granting us permission to do this, but, i very much doubt he pays much attention to the happenings of Earth Empires.
We also are not trying to defend anything, nor are we trying to advance any righteous ideals. I think if you compared the trials of the crusaders to that of trying to be annoying thorns in the side of Idiot gaming bullies (cause honestly, that is all we are doing), I very much think they would be offended. Calling this a crusade is a joke from an idiot who does not know how to properly insult someone online. Shush before you make a fool of yourself...
Vern, you really shouldn't drink and try to applaud, that way next time you wont fall over. I find applauding while sober a much easier, less painful way of doing things.
Elv, my dear Elv, I would like to thank you for thanking us. We really do appreciate it. Knowing that you recognize our efforts, and appreciate what we do, makes flying my planes into your buildings that much more satisfying. (by flying my planes, i of course mean tank attacks... but.. you know the metaphor fits)
Last but not least, MIB, what the fluff!.. I got NO candy in the mail, that is almost as bad as receiving black liquorish....Almost... but not quite, so I wont suicide you...YET!!!
[/quote]
Dictionary.com very impressive, down side to it is that it’s unofficial and user based much like Wikipedia. Although you were only trying to troll me I will take time out of my day to educate you so you can be a better troll in the future.
If you are going to base your talking point on a dictionary should use the Merriam-Webster dictionary the online version is free and more accurate the dictionary.com. The downside is in the U.S.A., “Webster’s” is a term available for any dictionary publisher. In other words, there is no single “Webster’s” dictionary, and without further specification you cannot determine which “Webster’s” is being recommended. To avoid misspeaking with 100% certainty I would recommend you purchase the Oxford English Dictionary(OED), I will say with 99% cerinty that there is no other English dictionary in the world that can compare.
Unfourtionaly I let a friend borrow my copy of the OED and it was never returned. So for instructional purposes only I will use the Merriam-Webster online dictionary I mentioned above.
“Crusade
noun \krü-ˈsād\
Definition of CRUSADE
1 capitalized : any of the military expeditions undertaken by Christian powers in the 11th, 12th, and 13th centuries to win the Holy Land from the Muslims
2: a remedial enterprise undertaken with zeal and enthusiasm
Definition 2 fits perfectly with my original post but I will gladly provide you with a few more definitions if more clarification is needed for the “big words”.
re•me•di•al
adj \ri-ˈmē-dē-əl\
Definition of REMEDIAL
1: intended as a remedy
2: concerned with the correction of faulty study habits and the raising of a pupil's general competence <remedial reading courses>; also : receiving or requiring remedial instruction <remedial students>
en•ter•prise
noun \ˈen-tə(r)-ˌprīz\
Definition of ENTERPRISE
1: a project or undertaking that is especially difficult, complicated, or risky
2: readiness to engage in daring or difficult action : INITIATIVE <showed great enterprise in dealing with the crisis>
3 a : a unit of economic organization or activity; especially : a business organization b : a systematic purposeful activity <agriculture is the main economic enterprise among these people>
zeal
noun \ˈzēl\
Definition of ZEAL
1: eagerness and ardent interest in pursuit of something : FERVOR <her zeal to succeed strained her relationships>
en•thu•si•asm
noun
\in-ˈthü-zē-ˌa-zəm, en-, also -ˈthyü-\
Definition of ENTHUSIASM
1a : belief in special revelations of the Holy Spirit b : religious fanaticism
2a : strong excitement of feeling : ARDOR <did her work with energy and enthusiasm> b : something inspiring zeal or fervor <his enthusiasms include sailing and fishing>
Note definition 1 of enthusiasm, By your logic to be enthusiastic about something means you are a religious zealot.
I hope you found this educational and it enhances your ability to troll in the future..
I have asked Assassin to come along and confirm as well as correct my spelling and punctuation.
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