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"Ron" > wrote in message
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> In article >, "Dutch" >
> wrote:
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>> "Ron" > wrote
>> > > The dumbing down of the language.
>> > >
>> > > > Wikipedia. Really?
>> > >
>> > > Yes, the online encyclopedia.
>> >
>> > Once again, your sources are questionable. Who is it again that reviews
>> > editable entries from the general public into this encyclopedia to
>> > ensure academic accuracy and some type of standard?

>>
>> Every publication of this sort has a review board that discuss changes to
>> the language before each new edition. It's a collaborative process.
>> English
>> is an "open source" language. Sometimes words or meanings become broadly
>> accepted.

>
> Yes, I noticed this about the sources that you've asked us to accept.


I haven't asked you to accept anything. I said that this new generic meaning
of troll is becoming so common that it will probably soon be appearing in
print. If you feel it worthwhile to disagree with that opinion, then I
couldn't care less. If you feel you should deny the right of encyclopedia
and dictionary boards to make such assessments, fill yer boots.

> I've noted a degree of hypocrisy as well. You will, for example, make
> requests or ask question for me to declare my credentials to speak on
> addiction or anorexia, but you are free to write what you please.


I asked for credentials on addiction or anorexia from you? How foolish of
me, you obviously have none.

> Where
> you do occasionally use sources, they are questionable.


You have preemptively declared all freely available information not
credible, that way you can more easily push your nonsensical ideas.