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JakobVirgil
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28 Aug 2011, 11:42 am

Philologos wrote:
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I just converted to total atheism.


How does one convert to a negative position?

ruveyn
why is grammar so important to you?


A. grammar is surely important to any of us desirous of communicating.

B. I do not see that ruveyn's question is grammar based.


it is actually a logic question.
How does someone convert to not having a belief?
When what is meant is how does someone lose a belief?
which is easier to answer.


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28 Aug 2011, 3:27 pm

Philologos wrote:
A. grammar is surely important to any of us desirous of communicating.

B. I do not see that ruveyn's question is grammar based.

A) The question is degree. Yes, one can have poor grammar to the point of inability to communicate, but language is remarkably fluid in that you can fail to say what you mean, or even say the opposite of what you mean and convey what you mean just the same.

B) I think it kind of is. The person successfully conveyed meaning, but ruveyn still desires to critique the language.



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