Off-topic: The Wonders of Technology

[James Barrow]

>Bonnie Granat wrote:
>
>I suppose I mistakenly thought that Off-topic was to be taken literally.
>
>Now that I understand the objection, I apologize for making the post, and I
>won't make the same error in the future. I also, I think, thought that
>Friday was a looser day, but again I must have mistaken.
>
>So, I'm sorry, y'all.

Personally, I think the word "offensive" is overused in our society.
Everyone has to be 'offended' when there are plenty of great words out there
that would better describe a person's feelings/reaction to something.

Look at this list of unwanted, orphaned words that never get used any more:


Chafed
Vexed
Nettled
Irked (personal favorite)

So the next time you think you've been offended, sit down, take a deep
breath, and proudly exclaim:  "I'm nettled!"

- Jim