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#1 2011-09-01 07:42:01
What is this. I don't even-
Why is the word "hypocrite" so bad to you guys?
It simply means you either do something or act like the thing you told someone else
A. they shouldn't do.
B. they suck at something.
It's the ultimate anti-flamer word. No need to fear it unless you are flaming people.
Back in my day.... there were no laws that censored the internet... now, there are.... nah.
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#2 2011-09-01 11:57:34
- bananaman114
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Re: What is this. I don't even-
According to my friend it means "total idiot". T_T
the thing is he's a hypocrite and every time I point that out he gives me the evil eye
the sun still shines
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#4 2011-09-01 12:03:38
- bananaman114
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Re: What is this. I don't even-
kimmy123 wrote:
I thought it was just someone who said something was bad, and they do it.
it is, but my friend has a cracked definition of anything and everything
the sun still shines
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#5 2011-09-01 12:06:06
- demosthenes
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Re: What is this. I don't even-
Hypocrite can be construed as an offensive word because it has some potential negative connotations. As always, there are polite ways to get across your point and impolite ways. For example saying
That's hypocritical and dumb!
Is a very rude way to send your message. Whereas,
I'm confused because you said X and you do Y. Could you explain this to me?
Is a nicer, non-offensive why to communicate the same idea.
I've taken a long hiatus, but I still visit sometimes. Give me some time to answer any messages you post on my projects!
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#6 2011-09-01 12:22:35
Re: What is this. I don't even-
bananaman114 wrote:
According to my friend it means "total idiot". T_T
the thing is he's a hypocrite and every time I point that out he gives me the evil eye
Where'd he get that from? It doesn't mean "total idiot". Weird. 
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#7 2011-09-01 12:23:52
Re: What is this. I don't even-
demosthenes wrote:
Hypocrite can be construed as an offensive word because it has some potential negative connotations. As always, there are polite ways to get across your point and impolite ways. For example saying
That's hypocritical and dumb!
Is a very rude way to send your message. Whereas,
I'm confused because you said X and you do Y. Could you explain this to me?
Is a nicer, non-offensive why to communicate the same idea.
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