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[RobGMN Premium Member]

Yeah, alot like that, although I'd say some of your examples are more like irony rather than "twisting" language. And the reason "woke" became a "bad word" isn't because woke people identified social injustices, but the insane solutions the woke crowd has hoisted upon us.

Like all that DEI crap that ensures people can't discriminate at will and get away with it?

 

[ThxOne Premium Member]

Sorry kid, but no matter what mommy and daddy told you, you simply stating something does not mean it is fact.

It is a verbatim quote of the words you posted.
Until you can show I altered words, or their placement, you cannot deny it is a verbatim quote.

So, go ahead and show where I changed out words, or altered their positions relative to each other.
Second request.

No, it isn't. YOU posted the definition of the word yourself, and now you want to alter that definition to fit your needs.
Sorry, that's not how dictionaries work.

But, feel free to show us all a definition of "verbatim" that says a verbatim quote must include every single word that was spoken or written.
Then, explain how the Cambridge Dictionary creators would use this example "Orlov claimed that Khrushchev had lifted whole paragraphs verbatim from the Russian-language version of his book." when it very obviously indicates PARAGRAPHS were lifted VERBATIM.
If a verbatim quote from a book has to reproduce the entire book, how could a PARAGRAPH be lifted verbatim?

Or Merriam Webster using this example: "Some passages in the book are taken verbatim from the blog …—Publishers Weekly, 13 June 2005"
Hmmm HOW can they say PASSAGES are taken verbatim from the book? I thought a VERBATIM quote had to reproduce the ENTIRE book, each and EVERY word.

"Even though he was blind, he could clear all doubts of his disciples, quoting verbatim passages from scriptures."
PASSAGES? I thought you said verbatim meant he would recite the entire Bible from cover to cover?

Lemme guess: The editors were confused and YOU know better than they do.

Whole paragraphs, Whole sentences... not ******* partial you clown.

 

[ThxOne Premium Member]

If a verbatim quote from a book has to reproduce the entire book, how could a PARAGRAPH be lifted verbatim?

I thought a VERBATIM quote had to reproduce the ENTIRE book, each and EVERY word.

I thought you said verbatim meant he would recite the entire Bible from cover to cover?

Read your bullshit above. This is why you are stupid. NOBODY said entire book. Not one ******* person you ignorant wretch.

 

[RobGMN Premium Member]

Whole paragraphs, Whole sentences... not ******* partial you clown.

So now it's NOT every single word that was written or spoken?
That was a quick change from your previous claim.

OK, now show me the definition that says verbatim has to be complete sentences or paragraphs.
Then, explain why rules for using ellipses in quotes exist, if a quote MUST be a full sentence or paragraph.

Take off your clown shoes so you don't trip over your feet trying to tapdance out of this one.

 

[RobGMN Premium Member]

Read your bullshit above. This is why you are stupid. NOBODY said entire book. Not one ******* person you ignorant wretch.

So when you typed "every single word", you didn't actually mean ''every single word"?
You means SOME of the words?

Make up your mind, kid.

 

[ThxOne Premium Member]

So now it's NOT every single word that was written or spoken?
That was a quick change from your previous claim.

OK, now show me the definition that says verbatim has to be complete sentences or paragraphs.
Then, explain why rules for using ellipses in quotes exist, if a quote MUST be a full sentence or paragraph.

Take off your clown shoes so you don't trip over your feet trying to tapdance out of this one.

I know comprehension is a MASSIVE struggle for you. It was never every single word in a book or whatever other bullshit you assumed. If it is a paragraph then it is the whole paragraph. If it is a sentence then it is the whole sentence. EVERY SINGLE WORD OF WHAT YOU INTEND TO QUOTE. You quoted a sentence of mine improperly because you did not quote the entire sentence. Now, go beat your meat.

I seriously doubt you graduated high school.

 

[Jimi77 Premium Member]

Like all that DEI crap that ensures people can't discriminate at will and get away with it?

Or like that DEI shit where they lower standards so that "protected groups" can qualify for jobs and meet hiring quotas. Or as I've seen; a manager used a word that they weren't aware was on the ever growing offensive word list. Then next 2 rounds of hiring are heavily weighted to DEI hires and we have a weekly DEI meeting.

 

[RobGMN Premium Member]

I know comprehension is a MASSIVE struggle for you. It was never every single word in a book or whatever other bullshit you assumed. If it is a paragraph then it is the whole paragraph. If it is a sentence then it is the whole sentence. EVERY SINGLE WORD OF WHAT YOU INTEND TO QUOTE. You quoted a sentence of mine improperly because you did not quote the entire sentence. Now, go beat your meat.

I seriously doubt you graduated high school.

Still waiting for the definition or the textbook citation that says a verbatim quote must include "every single word" of a sentence, paragraph, or piece of writing, in order to be verbatim.

You have a degree, so you are obviously an expert. An expert would be able to prove such a claim VERY quickly. So go ahead, prove your claim.
Not that the APA knows more than YOU do about the use of language, but they have this to say: "Direct quotes do not have to be an entire sentence; they can be a partial sentence or just a few words unique to your author or field of research."

Harold L. Drimmer Library Research Guides: APA 7th Edition: In-text Citation: Direct Quote

Harold L. Drimmer Library Research Guides: APA 7th Edition: In-text Citation: Direct Quote

library.sunywcc.edu

Lemme guess: They are fallible humans and made a mistake in their explanation?

 

[Jimi77 Premium Member]

So a ***** of a HUMAN is what kind of *****?

Again with twisting of language. They would have us believe that all fetuses are equal. Then they wonder why we call them deranged.

 

[RobGMN Premium Member]

Again with twisting of language. They would have us believe that all fetuses are equal. Then they wonder why we call them deranged.

So, the definition of "*****" changes if it's a human ***** versus a monkey *****, or a pig *****?
Interesting.

 

[ThxOne Premium Member]

Still waiting for the definition or the textbook citation that says a verbatim quote must include "every single word" of a sentence, paragraph, or piece of writing, in order to be verbatim.

You have a degree, so you are obviously an expert. An expert would be able to prove such a claim VERY quickly. So go ahead, prove your claim.

Still waiting? You wouldn't have to if you understood the English language.

Still waiting for the definition or the textbook citation that says a verbatim quote must include "every single word" of a sentence, paragraph, or piece of writing, in order to be verbatim.

You have a degree, so you are obviously an expert. An expert would be able to prove such a claim VERY quickly. So go ahead, prove your claim.
Not that the APA knows more than YOU do about the use of language, but they have this to say: "Direct quotes do not have to be an entire sentence; they can be a partial sentence or just a few words unique to your author or field of research."

Harold L. Drimmer Library Research Guides: APA 7th Edition: In-text Citation: Direct Quote

Harold L. Drimmer Library Research Guides: APA 7th Edition: In-text Citation: Direct Quote

library.sunywcc.edu

Lemme guess: They are fallible humans and made a mistake in their explanation?

I still don't understand why you are arguing.

"A sentence is considered verbatim when it is reproduced exactly, word-for-word, as originally spoken or written. For example, if someone says "The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog," and you repeat that exact phrase, you are quoting them verbatim."

Please, tell me which part confuses you.

 

[ThxOne Premium Member]

So, the definition of "*****" changes if it's a human ***** versus a monkey *****, or a pig *****?
Interesting.

It's not hard to understand your confusion when a person such as yourself, who votes democratic, sees other humans as less than human. You probably don't see any difference between animals and humans as you see yourself above all others.

 

[RobGMN Premium Member]

Still waiting? You wouldn't have to if you understood the English language.

I still don't understand why you are arguing.

"A sentence is considered verbatim when it is reproduced exactly, word-for-word, as originally spoken or written. For example, if someone says "The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog," and you repeat that exact phrase, you are quoting them verbatim."

Please, tell me which part confuses you.

I'll make the letters bigger, since you seem to have missed them entirely:

Still waiting for the definition or the textbook citation that says a verbatim quote must include "every single word" of a sentence, paragraph, or piece of writing, in order to be verbatim.

You have a degree, so you are obviously an expert. An expert would be able to prove such a claim VERY quickly. So go ahead, prove your claim.
Not that the APA knows more than YOU do about the use of language, but they have this to say: "Direct quotes do not have to be an entire sentence; they can be a partial sentence or just a few words unique to your author or field of research."

Harold L. Drimmer Library Research Guides: APA 7th Edition: In-text Citation: Direct Quote​

Harold L. Drimmer Library Research Guides: APA 7th Edition: In-text Citation: Direct Quote

library.sunywcc.edu

Which part of the explanation by the APA confuses you?

Put your expertise to work, and explain how the APA got it wrong, and YOU are right.

 

[ThxOne Premium Member]

I'll make the letters bigger, since you seem to have missed them entirely:

Still waiting for the definition or the textbook citation that says a verbatim quote must include "every single word" of a sentence, paragraph, or piece of writing, in order to be verbatim.

You have a degree, so you are obviously an expert. An expert would be able to prove such a claim VERY quickly. So go ahead, prove your claim.
Not that the APA knows more than YOU do about the use of language, but they have this to say: "Direct quotes do not have to be an entire sentence; they can be a partial sentence or just a few words unique to your author or field of research."

Harold L. Drimmer Library Research Guides: APA 7th Edition: In-text Citation: Direct Quote​

Harold L. Drimmer Library Research Guides: APA 7th Edition: In-text Citation: Direct Quote

library.sunywcc.edu

Which part of the explanation by the APA confuses you?

The it is a direct PARTIAL quote you idiot.

 

[RobGMN Premium Member]

The it is a direct PARTIAL quote you idiot.

"Direct quotes do not have to be an entire sentence; they can be a partial sentence or just a few words unique to your author or field of research."

Harold L. Drimmer Library Research Guides: APA 7th Edition: In-text Citation: Direct Quote​

Harold L. Drimmer Library Research Guides: APA 7th Edition: In-text Citation: Direct Quote

library.sunywcc.edu

Hmmm, it sure looks like they don't have to be a full book, a full paragraph, or even a full sentence.
Yet another hill you've died on.