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11-22-2011, 02:28 AM | #1 |
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To the people on here who use the phrase, "I'm sorry, but...bla bla bla". Who the hell are you apologizing to? And why? When a figure gets revealed, or a movie gets announced, or a comic gets previewed, there's always gotta be someone who says something along the lines of: "I'm sorry, but this thing is crap."
So is it, you're telling everyone else there opinion on the aesthetics of a figure/movie/comic/whatever is wrong, and you're sorry to tell them that is the case? Or do you think anyone actually gives a shit about your opinion enough, and that it's so shocking or revealing, that you have to preface it with an apology? If it's A, you're an egotistical loon and if it's B, no one really gives a shit. So stop apologizing for something that doesn't need to be apologized for. And if anyone but OSOK responds with an "I'm sorry but" retort. Shame on you for stepping all over OSOK's required duties on this site. |
11-22-2011, 02:35 AM | #2 |
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We covered this in one of my linguistics classes. Basically English is an extra polite language.
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11-22-2011, 02:59 AM | #3 |
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I know you all care about my opinion, so I don't apologize.
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11-22-2011, 03:09 AM | #4 |
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i read the thread title and all i thought was "the princess is in another castle."
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11-22-2011, 03:10 AM | #5 |
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Well, I was able to decipher the incorrect grammar somewhat, and I THINK you're asking, "Why do some of you use a figure of speech while posting here at times?" That about right?
If it is, then let me be so bold as to speak for those who use it: They are apologizing, in theory & pretense, to those who may be offended by what they are next going to say. A figure of speech is a pretty complex little thing, isn't it? I know, they confuse me too. But not as confusing as there, they're and their. |
11-22-2011, 03:20 AM | #6 |
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11-22-2011, 03:23 AM | #7 |
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No shit. But the point is, no one gives a shit about their opinion enough to be offended by it. It's not a figure of speech. It's a preface to an opinion, and one that assumes anyone cares.
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11-22-2011, 08:12 AM | #8 |
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Well, I was able to decipher the incorrect grammar somewhat, and I THINK you're asking, "Why do some of you use a figure of speech while posting here at times?" That about right?
If it is, then let me be so bold as to speak for those who use it: They are apologizing, in theory & pretense, to those who may be offended by what they are next going to say. A figure of speech is a pretty complex little thing, isn't it? I know, they confuse me too. But not as confusing as there, they're and their. |
11-22-2011, 10:33 AM | #9 |
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I'm sorry but I think my opinion should both be cared about and offensive at the same time.
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11-22-2011, 10:50 AM | #10 |
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Most of the time I assume they are apologizing for embarrassing another person for revealing that their opinion on something is dumb or wrong.
For example, if someone comes out and says, "I thought ROC was a good movie." Then another person with sensible taste might say, "I'm sorry but, that movie sucked." They are apologizing for having to embarrass the other person by letting them know that what they consider good is actually a total piece of shit of a movie. |
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