The Random thought thread

[pmccarthy]

I was taught that all the Christian flavours are Catholic, just not Roman.

[facthunter]

Does that make it True?. Nev

[red750]

Here's a Census stuffup :-

 

https://www.realestate.com.au/news/census-night-quirk-can-make-livedin-homes-empty/?campaignType=external&campaignChannel=syndication&campaignName=ncacont&campaignContent=&campaignSource=newscomau&campaignPlacement=socref&utm_source=News.com.au&utm_medium=Facebook&utm_campaign=EditorialSB&utm_content=SocialBakers

[old man emu]

Creating a questionnaire in order to get the correct sort of information it aims to get is a very difficult thing. Questions have to be carefully worded so that they cannot be misinterpreted. That is one of the problems of the written word. How many time here amongst ourselves has someone posted what appears to be a very clear comment or statment and it has been taken the wrong way by someone? That is the cause of most of the arguments here, or the missing of jokes. 

[willedoo]

I'd beg to differ on that. The way I see it, the cause of most arguments on this site is people playing the man and not the topic. The inability of some to debate in a civilised and well mannered way without being outright rude to people. I don't think I'd like to sugar coat straight out bad behaviour as misinterpretation. For sure misinterpretation happens but I think the inability to handle opposing viewpoints combined with bad manners is a bigger contributing factor.

Edited Friday at 05:28 AM by willedoo

[nomadpete]

24 minutes ago, willedoo said:

I don't think I'd like to sugar coat straight out bad behaviour

OME was being diplomatic.

[old man emu]

4 hours ago, willedoo said:

I'd beg to differ on that.

You prove my point, which was that the written word is frequently misinterpreted. The response is a comment on the example given to illustrate the point, not a comment on the point I was making.

 

The  comment in response, while not incorrect of itself, illustrates that the author of a text should take care that what is written is free from misinterpretation. However, an author cannot know how the mind of the reader will interpret the text. 

[pmccarthy]

21 hours ago, facthunter said:

Does that make it True?. Nev

In the Christian context, the word catholic (with a lowercase "c") comes from the ancient Greek word katholikos, meaning "universal," "whole," or "all-embracing." When used in historic Christian creeds, it describes the entire, worldwide body of believers united in Christ, rather than a single specific denomination.

[old man emu]

Here's an example of how the wording of a question can give rise to implications.

 

1.  'Do you beat your wife?'

 

2. 'Do you still beat your wife?'

 

The inclusion of the word, 'still', completely changes the implication of the answer.

[Marty_d]

Adding the words "at Scrabble" to the end completely changes the question too.

[red750]

Wife : "My husband beats me up every morning."

 

Husband:  "Yes. I get up at 6:30, she gets up at 7 o'clock"

[old man emu]

[red750]

I had another consultation regarding the cochlear implant on Friday. I chose the model I wanted and selected the colour, light grey, which is the closest to my hair colour. The audiologist went through the costings, listing all the things covered by the government, and those not covered. If you lose or damage the device, it is not covered, and you should add it to your household contents insurance.

 

Then came the kicker. Every five years they do a software upgrade, like Microsoft and Applle, which is not covered. The cost?   --   8 - 9 thousand dollars, which you may be able to claim from your private health insurance. I have to check that out. I don't know if you have to get the upgrade, or if you can continue on the older version. Then again, I may not last till an upgrade is required, pretty likely not to the second one.

 

I rang my brother and discovered his wife had just had a second one implanted, in the other ear. They hadn't been told of the upgrade cost. They will be checking it out this week.