Re: [SLUG-POL] The lunatic state of california

From: Paul M Foster (paulf@quillandmouse.com)
Date: Fri Jun 15 2001 - 16:55:17 EDT


On Fri, Jun 15, 2001 at 03:37:37AM -0400, Isaiah Weiner wrote:

> On Fri, Jun 15, 2001 at 03:07:23AM -0400, Paul M Foster wrote:
> > Yes, with a new list host came the omission of vulgar.pl. So curse away
> > if it makes you happy. Though my preference is for reasoned non-profane
> > discussion, rather than raw pornographic flamage.
>
> What an interesting misuse of the word pornographic. Lewd, _perhaps_
> but lascivious? Certainly not.
>

"Pornographic flamage" is a coined term to emphasize how extreme
combative language can get. Use your imagination. It was not referring
to any particular past or present usage, and not a misuse.

Paul



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