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Would you make the "switch"?

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There is an interesting discussion going on here Link about the "possibility" of Apple using Intel chips.

Now with technical reasons behind, if Apple were to announce today that OSX was available for PC's, would you make the "switch"?
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Reply #26 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I took it that "since he used her quote" he was implying that what "she" knew best was porn.....but after reading further it seems to be that he wasent meaning to "imply" anything.... this is a great case for the necessity to be clear in your "meanings" when making a post. It is very easy for things to be mistaken...

Peace all
Reply #27 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Again, I would assume that three references to myself would make that clear, but I guess reading comprehension is not everyone's forte`.

The quote was simply there to show to which post I was responding. Why would I reference myself three times if I was implying that what she knew best was porn? That makes absolutely no sense.

While I regret that some may have misinterpreted my comments, I make no apology for that, because I don't believe that was my fault. I think we all have to make the assumption that most people here are adults and have basic skills of comprehension. Otherwise, this would be a very boring place.

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Reply #28 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Yes most would expect comprehension when reading or posting .. like i said .. to quote anothers words then interject a new meaning in to what those words could be meaning, hence altering the context of the quoted words. Your references towards your self do not actually, exclude the reader from thinking that the reference to porn was directed at CL's quoted remarks. You neglected to contract a statement excluding the quoted author from the reference ...


the proper way to post would be...

I think I'll just stick with what I know best!

Same here CL,but in my case,if only I can figure out how porn will help me with my OS.

notice how the "Same here CL,but in my case," changes the ending remark from implying her "forte" was porn and instead "explicitly" directs the porn reference towards yourself...

"that is if you really want to split hairs "

Comprehension should also be a part of Making a post as well
Reply #29 from WinCustomize Forums Top
And a simple..."Is that comment directed at me?" would have been just as easy to do, and it would have avoided this whole fiasco.
Reply #30 from WinCustomize Forums Top
exactly giz, the whole thing was a simple mistake on both parts ...and could have been handled better..
Reply #31 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I have no problem admitting when I make a mistake, but that doesn't apply here.

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Reply #32 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I agree Tarkus...if anyone is owed an apology it is you.
Reply #33 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Martin&Lewis, Abbot&Costello,etc.

The quote was no more than a 'straight man'.

The subsequent comment is no more than a 'punchline quip'.

The problem is not a question of clarity of what was 'said' but one of interpretation where no was warranted.
Reply #34 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Not likely.... I'm a windows/Linux man... I haven't gelled with Apple for about 8 years... And I will NEVER go back!!
Reply #35 from WinCustomize Forums Top
The quote was no more than a 'straight man'.

The subsequent comment is no more than a 'punchline quip'.


yes but many of those one liners was aimed at the "straight man" in a playful way ...

the Question was both clarity as well as interpretation...

the best way to have handled it would have been

"Is that comment directed at me?"

"no it wasent.. Im sorry if you took it that way but that wasent my meaning"


the ensueing drama that has folded in to more than just this thread was unnecessary..

IMO, the only one that should be getting an appology would be WebGizmos..
Reply #36 from WinCustomize Forums Top

When you quote someone, the dialogue following refers to the quote. If you do not understand that concept, then you should refrain from using the quote function until you do.

Comprehension is not the problem, poor choice of words is. The original text reads exactly as it was written, hence the confusion and insult.

Sadly, this is another thread destroyed by this needless fracas. I don't want to see this subject interjecting anywhere else.