What is the etymology of your moniker? - Page 8

narf poit chez BOOM · #71 September 29th, 2004, 06:14 PM

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I was actually *looking* for an avatar name...found Arakiel under a list of Fallen Angels so Arakiel I became...that was like 7 years ago... I usually have an Arakiel character in every game I play now. Heck he even has a Last name (Gazorkull)

<pauses for a schizophrenic episode>

right, im better now...

Schizophrenia is not Multiple Personality Disorder. A person with Schizoprenia has disordered and illogical thoughts. A person with MPD effectivily displays multiple personalities in the same body.

While a person with Schizophrenia can beleive there are other personalities in their body, in MPD the personalities appear to actually exist and not just be random figments.

Thank you Narf, I read that and I was about to clear that one up myself...
Arakiel: Just be very careful what you say on issues like that, You never know who might accidently offend.

You guys are kidding right? Your not ACTUALLY reading that much into every little thing typed on this goofy thread are you? If the people here are THAT sensetive to every little thing put down and have to super analyse every word typed then this may be the Last post I bother making here. Which is kinda sad cause it seemed like a nice forum about the game. Life is serious enough, I don't need BS like this on some goofy forum thread for a game.

It's not a matter of seriousness, it's a matter of nearly >everyone< >in the entire english-speaking world, at least<, making the exact same mistake >every single time<.

After a while it gets a little annoying.

Raging Deadstar · #72 September 29th, 2004, 06:21 PM

I know Narf, But hey, I think I over-reacted on that subject, or at least most people do, but it is one of the most annoying misconceptions I've ever had to put up with...

Anyway, It's mostly put forth by the media. The ammount of times i've seen it come up used incorrectly is outstanding, and lets face it, your average person isn't really that well informed on these matters. It's one of those "sweep under the carpet" jobs

narf poit chez BOOM · #73 September 29th, 2004, 06:37 PM

I posted that before I read all the rest. I must have accidently clicked on page four instead of the thread name.

Renegade 13 · #74 September 29th, 2004, 09:39 PM

Arakiel, I'd hate to have something as minor as this put send you away from the forums. For here we have some of the most tolerate, well-informed, and just plain decent people I have ever had the pleasure of talking to.

However, it is definitely true that there are some subjects that some people find offensive. Personally, I don't think I have many, but a lot of people with mental illnesses find it to be a touchy subject. Those who do not suffer from them don't understand it. I know that I didn't until recently, when I finally had to admit to myself that I had one. I dont' mind if people make jokes about it, seriously. But some people do mind, and we all have to respect that. I'm not saying don't make a joke, but simply know that if you do, some people may correct you, or tell you it was offensive. However, that will very rarely happen around here especially, and don't take it personally.

Arakiel · #75 September 29th, 2004, 10:00 PM

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Arakiel, I'd hate to have something as minor as this put send you away from the forums. For here we have some of the most tolerate, well-informed, and just plain decent people I have ever had the pleasure of talking to.

nah, i decided that 1 or 2 peeps does not a quorum make and it really wasnt worth fighting about. i was gonna ditch this thread altogether but... like a moth to a flame...ZAP!

Gandalf Parker · #76 September 29th, 2004, 10:05 PM

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Well, I don't make the rules, I just nitpick.

But, having said that, I might be hoist by my own petard, as there is a conflict in this regard. I probably learned the British Version, the American Version is probably "A historian"

I have no problem understanding english..
its canadian, british, australian, and american which gives me problems

Chronon · #77 September 30th, 2004, 02:10 AM

I find it amusing that we've gotten off on a tangent about grammar here, but since the question came up it made me curious and I had to check the "manual." Although the use of "an historian" is commonplace among historians (we're an odd lot), technically you are correct Fyron. According to the Chicago Manual of Style, "an" is not used before a word that begins with a consonant sound (y, h, and w included). This is the style for American "English," of course, I don't if it's true for real English.

dumbluck · #78 September 30th, 2004, 09:05 PM

easy: the only way I ever win a game is by "dumb luck". Thus the name, dumbluck.

Krsqk · #79 October 1st, 2004, 12:20 AM

My name comes from back in the days of SE3 (dons old man voice). I had some idea that the best name for my race would be one without vowels (although I didn't go so far as the "must have an apostrophe or two" cliche). It is unpronounceable�just look at my signature�but attempts at vocalization have ranged from "Kursk" (like the Russian sub) to imitations of a burst of static.

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I applaud your grammatically correct use of "an" in front of "historian"

That is not correct... unless you don't ever pronounce the "h"? Would you say "an hat" or "an house?" I sure hope not...

Did you mean you surely hope not?

Sorry, just the educator in me coming out (despite my best efforts).

narf poit chez BOOM · #80 October 1st, 2004, 01:01 AM

Seeing as it's a fictional name, you can pronounce it Bob if you want.