From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]The word "threat" does not suggest _extremely negative_ consequences. It merely identifies negative consequences. You might consider looking up the word in an English language dictionary to acquaint yourself with proper usage.
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Subject: RE: POLICY PROPOSAL: The list and copyright
Date: Thu, 13 Feb 2003 14:38:08 +0100
> -----Oorspronkelijk bericht-----
> Van: Jon Gabriel [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> Verzonden: donderdag 13 februari 2003 13:17
> Aan: 'Killer Bs Discussion'
> Onderwerp: RE: POLICY PROPOSAL: The list and copyright
> > Actually, it should be quite obvious why I asked "you're American,
> > aren't you". And no, anti-Americanism has nothing to do with it.
>
> It's not obvious. Please explain.
Jose interpreted my Legal Notice as a "threat", which is a gross
exaggeration, as the word "threat" suggests extremely negative consequences.
I'll be helpful: Threat is defined as "an expression of intention to inflict evil, injury, or damage." (m-w.com) Your "legal notice" essentially says you are not responsible for any damage that might result to others from direct and deliberate actions made by you. His use of the word was appropriate here. No exaggeration is being made. And, considering previous posts and actions by you with regard to this exact subject, one might reasonably expect you to understand what an actual threat is.
Well, we speak English as our native language. We would be expected to use it correctly, exactly as Jose did.I have noticed this tendency to call even the smallest hint of negative consequences a "threat", but although I have seen this many times, I have only seen it coming from US citizens.
Hence the observation "you're
It's still stereotyping. It's still wrong. And, IMO, it's a rather hypocritical sentiment coming from someone who uses the phrase 'zero tolerence for intolerence' as part of his sig line.American, aren't you?".
Jon
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